Ridhi says she was 'bullied' for working with Fawad

Actress

Ridhi Dogra

recently addressed the ‘scary’ incidents that took place during the recent India–Pakistan tensions following the Pahalgam attack. Ridhi, who grew up in Jammu — one of the regions worst affected during such confrontations — opened up about the emotional toll it had on her. She also spoke about the film '

Abir Gulaal

', starring Pakistani actor Fawad Khan, being banned in India.Ridhi recalls scary moments

In a conversation with Hindustan Times,

Ridhi

said, “It was very scary.” She was constantly checking in on her family in Jammu and other relatives in Amritsar. A complete blackout was in place there, and people could see things happening in the sky from their homes. She described it as a time of helplessness.

“I was just praying and crying, and also feeling grateful for our armed forces, who were there at the border. It was not something you would wish upon anyone. It was a very hard time,” she added.Ridhi noted that although the region is no stranger to unrest, the recent events were unprecedented in scale. However, she found some comfort in the nationwide unity that emerged in support of Jammu and Kashmir.Ridhi about 'Abir Gulaal' release and Fawad KhanShe had been all set for the release of her film 'Abir Gulaal', co-starring Vaani Kapoor and Pakistani actor Fawad Khan, who was making his return to Bollywood after nearly a decade. The movie was prevented from premiering in India due to the country’s foreign policy stance. Ridhi revealed that she became a target of online abuse due to her association with Fawad Khan.“In the case of the film, I spoke for our country, and suddenly I was being bullied with comments like, ‘Arre, but she worked with (Fawad Khan).’ But I stood my ground. Don’t bully me. I am as much a citizen of this country as you are. When I did that work, I was very mindful of the laws of our country. I didn’t do anything illegal. And today, when we are in this situation, I feel I want to stand by my country, my armed forces — not because I am someone important, but simply because you all are too.”'Abir Gulaal' was scheduled to release in cinemas on May 9 this year.