Fawad Khan and Mahira Khan-starrer The Legend of Maula Jatt is set to become the first Pakistani film in over a decade to release in Indian theatres. The film released in Pakistan on October 13, 2022, quickly becoming a massive hit and earning the title of Pakistan’s highest-grossing movie with over USD 13.8 million globally. A remake of the 1979 cult classic Maula Jatt, the Bilal Lashari directorial will be the first Pakistani film to release in India since 2011’s Bol, making its debut in theatres on October 2, 2024. ‘The Legend of Maula Jatt’: Fawad Khan’s Film To Be First Pakistani Release in India in Over a Decade.

As the Indian release date of The Legend of Maula Jatt approaches, do you remember the comparisons drawn between Ranbir Kapoor’s look in Animal and Fawad Khan’s look in the Pakistani drama?

‘The Legend of Maula Jatt’ India Release

 

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Animal, directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, was released in theatres on December 1, 2023, nearly a year after The Legend of Maula Jatt. Despite the time gap, fans didn’t forget Khan’s striking appearance, and online conversations sparked regarding the stylistic similarities between the two characters. Many have noted how Kapoor’s look in Animal resembles that of Khan in The Legend of Maula Jatt, leading to debates about potential inspiration or imitation. Take a look at some of the posts below: Ban on Pakistani Artists: Supreme Court Rejects Plea Seeking To Prohibit Pakistani Artists From Performing in India, Asks Petitioner ‘Not To Be Narrow-Minded’.

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The Comparisons Over Their Looks

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Fawad Khan vs Ranbir Kapoor

With nearly a decade passing since a Pakistani film has graced Indian screens, the anticipation surrounding the release of The Legend of Maula Jatt is palpable. A ban on Indian film releases in Pakistan and vice versa was instituted, particularly affecting Pakistani artists working in India after the 2016 Uri attack. It even led to controversy of Fawad Khan’s casting in Ae Dil Hai Mushkil. The Supreme Court’s decision in November 2023 to dismiss a plea seeking a complete ban on Pakistani artists performing or working in India revived hopes for cross-border collaborations.

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