Fawad Khan Talks About His Bollywood Stint, Shares If Pakistani Actors Are A Threat To Indian Actors

Pakistani actor, Fawad Khan cemented his name in the entertainment industry with his two immensely popular dramas, Humsafar and Zindagi Gulzar Hai. He started his career in the early 2000s, and since then, he has not looked back. Fawad’s 2022 film, The Legend Of Maula Jatt, is a testimony to his stardom as it helped Lollywood to achieve the milestone of entering the 100-crore club for the very first time.

The 42-year-old actor is loved not only in Pakistan but also has a fanbase of millions in India. Fawad debuted in Bollywood with the 2014 film, Khoobsurat, alongside Sonam Kapoor. His boyish charms, coupled with his flawless acting skills, swooned people off their feet, and soon he became a heartthrob of many. Recently, Fawad Khan graced Ahmad Ali Butt’s Excuse Me podcast and shared his take on working in the Indian entertainment industry.

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Fawad Khan opened up about his journey in Bollywood

On the latest episode of Excuse Me, Fawad Khan talked about various facets of his life. In the beginning, the actor talked about his time with his rock band, Entity Paradigm (EP). Fawad then recalled the reason behind stepping down from the band and subsequently venturing into acting. For the unversed, he first started his journey with a TV sitcom, Jutt And Bond, which aired from 2001-2004. He was then seen in the 2007 film, Khuda Kay Liye. And after becoming a popular name in Pakistani showbiz, he proceeded to Bollywood.

Fawad Khan mentioned that he had a great time working with the team of Khoobsurat

During the episode, Ahmad Ali Butt said that Fawad’s Bollywood debut film, Khoobsurat, proved to be a ‘khoobsurat’ gift for him. He then asked if the actor auditioned for the film, or if the makers roped him in after watching, Humsafar. The 42-year-old revealed that he went for a screen test, but also his dramas played a role in giving him the opportunity. The host further asked if Fawad wanted to venture into the international stage, after making a name for himself in Pakistan, to which, Fawad said that he was just winging it. The actor further added:

“I was not prepared for anything I was winging it. Jis taraf hawa ka rukh chalta tha. No, in all honesty, I kind of was winging it you know wherever the water would take me I would go. I enjoy the process of doing a project, if you enjoy the process, the audience will see the project shining. Coming back to Khoobsurat, I wasn't thinking I was just like I was riding the wave, and I had a great time. Those journeys were memorable for me because the teams that I worked with had such synergies there was no negative vibe it was only positive at least that's what I felt.”

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Fawad Khan called Kapoor & Sons a powerful film with a great story

Ahmad Ali Butt and Fawad Khan then went on to talk about the actor’s second Bollywood film, Kapoor & Sons, alongside the Indian stars, Rishi Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Sidharth Malhotra, Ratna Pathak Shah and Rajat Kapoor, among others. The 42-year-old Pakistani actor revealed that the film is close to his heart because of the entire team. The host appreciated Fawad’s acting in the film, and he said that Kapoor & Sons brought out the actor in him. Fawad Khan further added:

“It’s a powerful film. If you make a film like that, ek bhi aap apni zindagi mein aisi film bana lein, bohot badi baat hoti hai. Woh ek bohot badi film hai, like Box Office wise shayad na ho, but wo ek badi film hai. And if you as a filmmaker can make even one like one such film in your life you're good. Main ye nahi keh raha wo aur film na banaye, but you need to make one such film.  it's a great story told I was just noticing the other day you don't get bored watching it like right I watched it again and I was like I didn't get bored it is a good film you don't feel the length of the film.”

Fawad Khan talked about Pakistani actors being a threat to Indian actors

During the same conversation, the host, Ahmad Ali Butt said that Fawad Khan became such a big name in Bollywood. He then went to ask if his massive stardom pissed off his Indian counterparts and if Fawad eventually became a threat to others. Fawad Khan responded that it is such a difficult question to answer; however, he said that Indians showered him with a lot of love. Fawad further said:

“Mujhe bohot pyaar mila wahan pe. Dekhiye, politics har industry mein hoti hai, yahan par bhi hoti hai. I'm not saying that this is something that's unheard of I'm sure it happens everywhere in the world. There was one thing, main threat ya no threat ki baat karoon, I had PR they used to kind of get I think angry at this. I was like I need you to take out my name, not put it in there so I would ask my PR that you're here just to remove me from places, not put me there. I like I don't want to do Instagram, Facebook I don't want to do all these things, she was like, but that is the norm. Wo kehte hai na jo dikhta wo bikta hai, mujhe lagta hai ‘jo kam dikhta hai, wo zyada bikta hai.’”

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