Pakistani Actor Fawad Khan on Bollywood Debut: Art Travels Across Borders

[naveen mishra]

Fawad Afzal Khan, one of the most popular Pakistani singer-actors, has drawn flak back home for his decision to enter Bollywood. But he is unperturbed and says that art is something that travels across all borders.

He is making his debut with Khoobsurat, a remake of Hrishikesh Mukerji's 1980 hit of the same name, opposite Sonam Kapoor. But even before the film's release, Fawad has earned a huge fan following thanks to his show Zindagi Gulzar Hai, which was aired on Zindagi channel. (Also read: Sneak Peek: Sonam Kapoor's First Kiss, a Khoobsurat Moment )

When asked about his reaction on the criticism, he said, "The people you are talking about are very few. There will be people who will criticize. They are entitled to their opinion. Even if someone from India goes to work there, someone or the other will make noise."

"Art is something that travels across all borders. Art knows no culture and creed. As an actor, I would like to explore myself. I do feel bad, but I choose to ignore criticism. I think to pay attention to it is unnecessary," he told reporters on Monday at the trailer launch of Khoobsurat here.

Charming as ever, he wowed everyone when he sang the title song of his show Zindagi Gulzar Hai at the event.

Directed by Shashanka Ghosh, Khoobsurat has been produced by Sonam's father Anil Kapoor and sister Rhea under the banner Anil Kapoor's Film Company Pvt Ltd. For Fawad, it's an honour to collaborate with the Kapoors for his Bollywood debut. (Also read: Sonam Kapoor is Khoobsurat and Hilarious in New Trailer )

He said, "I think it's a very big honour for me to work with the family. When I met these people, I found them very interesting. Most of all, the way I was treated and welcomed was very kind and warm."

"So all in all, this has been a very interesting episode in my life. I had a lot of fun. There was a lot of love and warmth," he added.

Fawad praised Sonam for being "a very accommodating, very warm, and very welcoming person".

"I took time for settling in the new environment, but the entire team, the production, everyone made sure to make me feel comfortable," he said.

Releasing on September 19, the film sees Ratna Pathak stepping into the shoes of her mother Dina Pathak, who is still remembered for playing a disciplinarian and strict mother in the original.

Pakistani Actor Fawad Khan on Bollywood Debut: Art Travels Across Borders - NDTV

 

[guru1]

He is a very good actor.

 

[Pakistanisage]

Fabulous......

 

[RazPaK]

Obviously, Pakistanis are a hit in India.

 

[naveen mishra]

my desire is to see Amina sheikh in Bollywood........i am big fan of her

 

[Dem!god]

why every xyz across the border want to come here...
these people should stay in their country and work there... rather then coming here like desperates...

 

[RazPaK]

why every xyz across the border want to come here...
these people should stay in their country and work there... rather then coming here like desperates...

Why are your directors begging them to come and over-looking you bhartis?

 

[scorpionx]

Any chance of Maya Ali coming here?

 

[karan.1970]

Why are your directors begging them to come and over-looking you bhartis?

I dont know which way the begging goes, but movies with Pakistani actors are good for marketing the movie in Pakistan. The producer gets many times the amount that he pays the Pakistani actor (who are at times paid lower than the supporting cast in the movie despite being the lead actor)

 

[FNFAL]

Money is more important that a false sense of patriotism.

 

[karan.1970]

why every xyz across the border want to come here...
these people should stay in their country and work there... rather then coming here like desperates...

And next time Indian producers boycott Pakistani actors like IPL did with Pakistani cricketers, pdf will explode with how evil yondoo baniyas are discriminating against innocent Pakistanis

 

[FNFAL]

• Even their art industry is dying to come to india

In Pakistan, lack of support from public institutions, little awareness about art and the absence of an ardent collector base have resulted in"limited" options for Pakistani artists, who see India as one of the potential markets for their work to flourish in.

In return, Indian galleries have positively reciprocated towards Pakistani artists for their distinctive vocabulary in what already is a stiff-market when it comes to contemporary art in India.

India's booming art market on Pakistani artists' wish list - The Times of India

 

[Windjammer]

Take the paint job away and most Indians actresses look like backside of an Elephant.

 

[RazPaK]

I bet when the bharts decide to make a movie on their demi-God Sachin, they will cast Ali Zafar.



Poor inferiority-complex ridden bhartis.

Take the paint job away and most Indians actresses look like backside of an Elephant.

Damn bro. The chick on the left looks like the Indian girl version of the Joker, from Batman. Y so serious?

 

[Windjammer]

I bet when the bharts decide to make a movie on their demi-God Sachin, they will cast Ali Zafar.



Poor inferiority-complex ridden bhartis.






Damn bro. The chick on the left looks like the Indian girl version of the Joker, from Batman. Y so serious?

She appeared in a UK TV show called Big Brother, which the Indians aped as Big Boss..... tell you she was given the stick by a fellow in house cast....calling her a dry chapati.