Fawad Khan on the Indian release of “The Legend of Maula Jatt”: things are still a bit heated

A few days after the Indian release of “The Legend of Maula Jatt” was pushed back indefinitely, the film’s lead actor, Fawad Khan, said the film’s Indian release would be a great way to shake hands “between Pakistan and India.

The Pakistani film was supposed to be released in India on December 30 but was postponed indefinitely at the last moment.

Directed by Bilal Lashari and also starring Mahira Khan, “The Legend of Maula Jatt” is inspired by the 1979 cult classic “Maula Jatt.” The film, which was released in Pakistan on October 13, is the highest-grossing Pakistani film of all time with box office receipts of $10 million.

During a chat with CNN, Fawad was asked about his views on the film’s release in India.

That would be great, of course. If that should happen, it’s a great way to shake hands. It’s kind of like those sweets and delights we send each other in good times and on Eid and Diwali, the 41-year-old actor said during the interview, of which he shared a video on his page. Official Instagram.

He added that he preferred to wait and watch as things were still heating up a bit between India and Pakistan.

Movies and music are that kind of exchange, which would be great for diplomacy between the two countries. But things are still a little heated, so let’s see. I heard he might break free, but also he might not. So let’s see,” he said.

Considered the most expensive Pakistani film, “The Legend Of Maula Jatt” was released in Pakistan in October.