Fawad is apprehensive of the scrutiny to which he will be subjected to once the film releases
Highlights
- Pakistani actor Fawad Khan says his female fan-following in India is both a blessing and a matter of concern, as his maiden performance in the Bollywood film Khoobsurat will invite more scrutiny.
- The actor was first noticed outside Pakistan for playing the critically acclaimed role of a musician-turned-fanatic in the film, Khuda Ke Liye. He followed it up with the romantic TV drama Zindagi Gulzar Hai, which was quite popular in India too. The 32-year-old actor says he is worried about the response of the audience. "The fact that people have liked me in my TV show means that they will come out and support me by watching the film. And then the flip side is that there is a huge expectation from my fans. So, I am nervous," Fawad told PTI.
- The actor says starring in a Bollywood project was never on his agenda till he actually received a call for Khoobsurat. "Bollywood was not on my to-do list. It just happened and then one thing led to another," he said.
- Khoobsurat, which has been directed by Shashanka Ghosh, is a remake of the 1980 film of the same name, the actor plays a royal, Vikram Rathore, who epitomises the modern-day Prince Charming, opposite actor Sonam Kapoor. The film also stars Kirron Kher and Ratna Pathak, and will hit theatres on September 19.
- "I bagged the film in a very simple way. It was January last year when I got a call from the casting director. I was given a script and also the DVD of the old film. I then came to Mumbai for readings with Sonam and that is how I came on board," said Fawad.
- The actor further says that the Indian film industry is in a very exciting phase right now as it has the perfect combination of experienced filmmakers and newcomers, who are taking Bollywood to new heights.
- "There is so much variety and volume of work here in Bollywood. There are so many options for actors as well as the audience. Every Friday some new movie comes in theatres and surprises the audience. There is a wonderful mix of old and new talent," he said.
- There were reports that Fawad had been signed for Yash Raj Films' next project opposite Kareena Kapoor Khan, but the actor denied the casting rumours. "I have not been offered any Yash Raj movie. I am in talks with some directors in India as well as in Pakistan but nothing has materialised. It is too soon to talk about it," he said. Fawad says he will not go on a signing spree in Bollywood; he will rather wait till the release of his first movie and then decide on his plan of action for his future in India.
- "I am taking things slowly. One day at a time. I have never really planned my moves. Things just happen to me and I take things in my stride. There is no strategy as to how I want my career to be or which directors I want to work with," he said.
Pakistani actor Fawad Khan says his female fan-following in India is both a blessing and a matter of concern, as his maiden performance in the Bollywood film
Khoobsurat will invite more scrutiny.
The actor was first noticed outside Pakistan for playing the critically acclaimed role of a musician-turned-fanatic in the film,
Khuda Ke Liye. He followed it up with the romantic TV drama
Zindagi Gulzar Hai, which was quite popular in India too. The 32-year-old actor says he is worried about the response of the audience. "The fact that people have liked me in my TV show means that they will come out and support me by watching the film. And then the flip side is that there is a huge expectation from my fans. So, I am nervous," Fawad told PTI.
The actor says starring in a Bollywood project was never on his agenda till he actually received a call for
Khoobsurat. "Bollywood was not on my to-do list. It just happened and then one thing led to another," he said.
Khoobsurat, which has been directed by Shashanka Ghosh, is a remake of the 1980 film of the same name, the actor plays a royal, Vikram Rathore, who epitomises the modern-day Prince Charming, opposite actor Sonam Kapoor. The film also stars Kirron Kher and Ratna Pathak, and will hit theatres on September 19.
"I bagged the film in a very simple way. It was January last year when I got a call from the casting director. I was given a script and also the DVD of the old film. I then came to Mumbai for readings with Sonam and that is how I came on board," said Fawad.
The actor further says that the Indian film industry is in a very exciting phase right now as it has the perfect combination of experienced filmmakers and newcomers, who are taking Bollywood to new heights.
"There is so much variety and volume of work here in Bollywood. There are so many options for actors as well as the audience. Every Friday some new movie comes in theatres and surprises the audience. There is a wonderful mix of old and new talent," he said.
There were reports that Fawad had been signed for Yash Raj Films' next project opposite Kareena Kapoor Khan, but the actor denied the casting rumours. "I have not been offered any Yash Raj movie. I am in talks with some directors in India as well as in Pakistan but nothing has materialised. It is too soon to talk about it," he said. Fawad says he will not go on a signing spree in Bollywood; he will rather wait till the release of his first movie and then decide on his plan of action for his future in India.
"I am taking things slowly. One day at a time. I have never really planned my moves. Things just happen to me and I take things in my stride. There is no strategy as to how I want my career to be or which directors I want to work with," he said.