Back from an 11‑year hiatus, Imran Khan’s return is set to spark the screens—if the legal circus doesn’t swallow it first.
The actor, who holds U.S. citizenship and an OCI card, was hauled into Mumbai police custody on Oct 10 after joining the Cockroach Janta Party’s march demanding CJP Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation. He and his partner Lekha Washington, plus cousin Zayne Marie Khan, were released later that day, but the BJP’s Kirit Somaiya filed a complaint alleging the protest violated foreign‑citizen rules.
The complaint landed at the Foreigners Regional Registration Office, which slapped a deportation notice on Imran, ordering him out of India by Oct 28. His legal squad is filing a challenge, while the film’s team, led by director Danish Aslam and star Bhumi Pednekar, has hit the pause button on promotion, waiting to see if Netflix will shift the Dec 18 launch.
For fans, the drama is a rare intersection of politics and popcorn. If the court clears the way, the film could still hit screens this month; otherwise, a delay could push it into the new year, leaving audiences in limbo and the star’s comeback on hold.