On 8 October 2016 , Indian political party , Maharashtra Navnirman Sena ( MNS ) , proclaimed that they would not allow the release of the film , following nationwide protests surrounding the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir on 18 September 2016 and the decision by Cinema Owners Exhibitors Association of India preventing the release of films with Pakistani actors in four states – Maharashtra , Gujarat , Karnataka , and Goa . Citing the casting of Pakistani actor Fawad Khan in the film , the MNS warned theater owners around the country to not screen the film , threatening them with vandalism . Announcing that security will be tightened at theaters along with sufficient police protection , Maharashtra chief minister , Devendra Fadnavis , commented on the issue , saying , " Anyone found taking the law into their hands will be dealt with firmly . " He also informed that 12 MNS members were sent to judicial custody after they barged into a Mumbai theater and held a protest on 19 October 2016
terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir
2016 Uri attack
Ae Dil Hai Mushkil