The unbearable goodness of being Fawad Khan
9 years ago

The unbearable goodness of being Fawad Khan

The Hindu  

Just uttering Fawad Khan’s name is enough to have hard-nosed journalists at The Hindu office heaving many ardent sighs. “I can only attribute it to the fact that somebody up there likes me, it’s remote-controlled by God.” Family man image A lot has to do with his nice, committed, squeaky-clean family man image. “That’s my criteria for going ahead and doing a film: if I am able to read the script in one sitting I will pick up the film.” The role is poles apart from his last outing in Bollywood, Khoobsurat, and the performance, he feels has turned out more nuanced and real, something he feels a lot more satisfied about. “The X factor, or charm, is how it remains true to its roots,” he says, adding that he is big fan of Coke Studio India, specially Clinton Cerejo and his ‘ Madari ’ and ‘ Mauje Naina ’. Pakistani cinema may not be in the greatest of shape, but Khan likes the fact that you can’t put a signature to it, “unlike Iranian cinema.” He feels that signature brings in a certain monotony.

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Leaked video reveals Salman Khan’s role in mysterious ‘Hollywood debut’; Bhai gets trolled for playing autowala
1 month ago

Leaked video reveals Salman Khan’s role in mysterious ‘Hollywood debut’; Bhai gets trolled for playing autowala

Live Mint  

As Bollywood superstar Salman Khan prepares for his Hollywood debut, a video, allegedly from the sets of this new project, has surfaced online. This leaked video and his striking resemblance to an auto-rickshaw driver has his fans wondering if Salman Khan will play an autowala in the Hollywood movie, leading to trolling online. Watch the viral video here: Here's how …

Fawad Khan on if his presence in Bollywood was seen as threat by 'big names' in India: 'Every industry has its politics'
1 year, 2 months ago

Fawad Khan on if his presence in Bollywood was seen as threat by 'big names' in India: 'Every industry has its politics'

Hindustan Times  

Actors Deepika Padukone and Fawad Khan during designer Manish Malhotra's fashion show at the India Couture Week 2016 in New Delhi on July 20, 2016. Fawad on what his PR team would get 'angry' about When prodded, Fawad said in Urdu, "That’s such a heavy question. '” Fawad Khan's Bollywood career In 2014, Fawad made his Bollywood debut opposite Sonam …

Will Fawad Khan get back his shelved films after court lifts ban on Pak artists?
1 year, 5 months ago

Will Fawad Khan get back his shelved films after court lifts ban on Pak artists?

India TV News  

Bombay High Court recently, in a ground-breaking decision, allowed Pakistan artists such as Mahira Khan and Fawad Khan to work in Indian films and web shows. A few years back, when Pak artists including actors, singers, among others were exponentially working in Indian cinema, were busy with several upcoming projects. Soon after the URI Attack in 2016, all those projects …

Fahmaan Khan recalls how casting director grabbed him from behind, threatened to call cops
1 year, 10 months ago

Fahmaan Khan recalls how casting director grabbed him from behind, threatened to call cops

Hindustan Times  

Actor Fahmaan Khan moved to Mumbai from Bangalore in 2014 and started auditioning for acting projects. Fahmaan Khan Khan’s first show was Kya Qasoor Hai Amla Kaa? “ was one show I rejected, it was stupid of me to do that.” Did he refuse it due to monetary reasons and he admits, “Yeah, imagine. Maybe if I had accepted that, …

EXCLUSIVE | Aparshakti Khurana: 'Earlier, Khan surname wasn't accepted; now, Shah Rukh, Aamir, Salman are our pillars'
1 year, 11 months ago

EXCLUSIVE | Aparshakti Khurana: 'Earlier, Khan surname wasn't accepted; now, Shah Rukh, Aamir, Salman are our pillars'

Firstpost  

In an exclusive interview with team Jubilee, which includes director Vikramaditya Motwane, and actors Aditi Rao Hydari, Aparshakti Khurana, Prosenjit Chatterjee, and Sidhant Gupta, the discussion delved into the making of the show, the relatability with the characters they are playing and much more. Spoilers ahead in the interview In an exclusive interview with team Jubilee, which includes director Vikramaditya …

Shah Rukh Khan: Important for the youth to see the cultural progression Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre has captured
1 year, 11 months ago

Shah Rukh Khan: Important for the youth to see the cultural progression Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre has captured

Firstpost  

Shah Rukh Khan, speaking at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre NMACC, spoke about the importance of a centre like this in our country, why he brought his kids along with him, and how it reminded him of what he always used to follow in life. Shah Rukh Khan may have made a surreptitious entry at the Nita Mukesh Ambani …

Sanam Saeed recalls Fawad Khan, Mahira Khan ‘got brunt’ of India's ban on Pakistani artistes after 2016 Uri attack
2 years, 2 months ago

Sanam Saeed recalls Fawad Khan, Mahira Khan ‘got brunt’ of India's ban on Pakistani artistes after 2016 Uri attack

Hindustan Times  

Sanam Saeed has spoken about Pakistani artistes making fun of how Muslims are portrayed in Indian films, and how they are ‘highlighted as the enemy’. In a new interview, Sanam also talked about how India's ban on Pakistani artists after the 2016 Uri attack was ‘a rude awakening, a shock, confusion’ for them. Sanam Saeed recalled Fawad Khan and Mahira …

Fawad Khan Birthday: After India ban, what's Pakistani actor up to? All about Maula Jatt, Hollywood debut
2 years, 3 months ago

Fawad Khan Birthday: After India ban, what's Pakistani actor up to? All about Maula Jatt, Hollywood debut

India TV News  

Fawad Khan Birthday: Many hearts were broken when it was announced that Pakistani artists won't be performing in India. Fawad Khan Hollywood Debut After Fawad bid adieu to Bollywood, his fans expected to see him going back to Pakistani serials and movies but, to their dismay, they had to wait for six long years to see the charismatic actor back …

Fawad Khan on Bollywood: 'The political fallout has not influenced our relationships'
2 years, 5 months ago

Fawad Khan on Bollywood: 'The political fallout has not influenced our relationships'

India TV News  

Fawad Khan on Bollywood: 'The political fallout has not influenced our relationships' Fawad Khan opens up about his terms with Bollywood. The dashing Pakistani actor, Fawad Khan who has also worked in a few Bollywood movies has opened up about his terms with the industry. "I think it's more of a question whether someone else would like to work with …

Watch: Fawad Khan sings Kishore Kumar’s Dilbar Mere Kab Tak Mujhe during his 40th birthday celebrations
3 years, 3 months ago

Watch: Fawad Khan sings Kishore Kumar’s Dilbar Mere Kab Tak Mujhe during his 40th birthday celebrations

Firstpost  

After the recognition in Khoobsurat, Fawad Khan was seen in another movie in 2016 where he portrayed the role of Rahul in Kapoor & Sons Pakistani actor Fawad Khan, recently celebrated his 40th birthday on 29 November in Dubai. During a yacht party for the occasion, the actor was recorded singing Kishore Kumar’s Dilbar Mere Kab Tak Mujhe song from …

Tracing the graphs of the three Khans in a nation transformed by sociopolitical upheavals
3 years, 7 months ago

Tracing the graphs of the three Khans in a nation transformed by sociopolitical upheavals

Firstpost  

Kaveree Bamzai’s new book on Shah Rukh, Aamir, and Salman benefits the most from its timeliness, given the rising conversations around Islamophobia, the streaming vs theatres debate, and the Khans’ own complacencies. And then in 1995 came Ram Gopal Varma’s Rangeela, where a tapori Munna “embodies the lower middle class, dazzled by the gfts of liberalisation — from five-star hotels …

Opinion | The twists and turns of an affair with Hindi cinema
5 years, 6 months ago

Opinion | The twists and turns of an affair with Hindi cinema

Live Mint  

It was my first trip to India. In a world where Aamir, Shah Rukh and Salman were the ruling Khans, there had not been a Khan since Imran—the legendary cricketer and Pakistan’s present prime minister—who had set millions of Indian hearts aflutter. India loved Pakistan’s Fawad, his eyes magical, his chiselled face making humans of all genders fall into a …

Nawazuddin Siddiqui's response to 'you have left all the Khans behind' wins hearts, watch video – India TV
5 years, 10 months ago

Nawazuddin Siddiqui's response to 'you have left all the Khans behind' wins hearts, watch video – India TV

India TV News  

Nawazuddin Siddiqui has had a fantastic journey in Bollywood till now. The Khans have been receiving a lot of flak for delivering under-performing films in 2018 be it Shah Rukh Khan's Zero, Salman Khan's Race 3 and Aamir Khan's Thugs Of Hindostan. Whereas on the flipside, less anticipated films like Ayushmann Khurrana's Badhaai Ho, Andhadhun, Rajkummar Rao's Stree, Vicky Kaushal …

Salman Khan reveals the only time he will act in an A-rated film
5 years, 11 months ago

Salman Khan reveals the only time he will act in an A-rated film

India Today  

In his three-decade-long career, Salman Khan has always acted in and produced "clean" entertainers, with no kissing scenes or nudity. Akele dekhne mein bhi humko thoda aisa lagta hai ki yeh kya ho raha hai. On the work front, Salman will be seen next on the big screen in Ali Abbas Zafar's Bharat, which is an official remake of the …

Pakistan election: Ex-cricket star Imran Khan declares victory over Sharif's PML in 'fairest election ever'
6 years, 7 months ago

Pakistan election: Ex-cricket star Imran Khan declares victory over Sharif's PML in 'fairest election ever'

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. And Mr Khan cited the Prophet Muhammad as his …

Here’s King Khan’s AMAZING comeback on his ‘silence on social issues’
6 years, 9 months ago

Here’s King Khan’s AMAZING comeback on his ‘silence on social issues’

ABP News  

I would reply to u but I don’t know if u r appropriately and fashionably dressed for my reply. https://t.co/r33eNR3fbs — Shah Rukh Khan June 6, 2018 Main bhi usse bahut pyaar karta hoon. https://t.co/tkEkruA0mm — Shah Rukh Khan June 6, 2018 Mumbai: The latest #AskSRK Session on Twitter on 6June gave a glimpse of why Shah Rukh Khan is …

Fawad Khan’s majestic transformation since these photos will surprise you
6 years, 11 months ago

Fawad Khan’s majestic transformation since these photos will surprise you

Hindustan Times  

Just when we thought we are in for a slow Thursday, we landed on this gold mine. Stars and their looks change with every new film, series, album but perhaps none does it as drastically as our favourite star from across the border, Fawad Khan. A post shared by It's All About Fashion & Style on Apr 18, 2018 at …

Happy Birthday Fawad Khan: How India-Pakistan politics made Bollywood lose a star
7 years, 3 months ago

Happy Birthday Fawad Khan: How India-Pakistan politics made Bollywood lose a star

India Today  

Deadly good looks, a killer smile, and to top it all: exemplary acting skills. Before his Bollywood debut in Khoobsurat with Sonam Kapoor, Fawad had made his place in a million hearts with his Pakistani serials, Humsafar with Mahira Khan, Zindagi Gulzar Hain and Ashk, to name a few. THE POLITICS OF AE DIL HAI MUSHKIL Karan Johar's Ae Dil …

How Bollywood’s Curtain Call Became a Blessing in Disguise for Pak
7 years, 6 months ago

How Bollywood’s Curtain Call Became a Blessing in Disguise for Pak

The Quint  

Pakistan’s Bollywood dream was officially over the moment Indian Motion Pictures Producers Association put a ban on hiring Pakistani artistes for new projects. As an independent commentator, I was moved to see the likes of Fawad Khan and Mahira follow Gandhi’s guidelines – not respond to filth with filth. But, we never realised that such a gruesome burning of bridges …

Shah Rukh Khan, don’t blame the media if we don’t have an Indian Meryl Streep
8 years, 1 month ago

Shah Rukh Khan, don’t blame the media if we don’t have an Indian Meryl Streep

Hindustan Times  

A sure way of knowing when a superstar is about to release a film is by seeing how accessible he becomes. People gather at the Nizamuddin railway station to meet actor Shah Rukh Khan, New Delhi, January 24 But Khan’s edit page piece in The Indian Express, excerpted from an interview to Alaka Sahani, goes beyond trade practice to answer …

Newsroom diaries 2016: Fawad Khan charmed Bollywood, but came with major political baggage
8 years, 2 months ago

Newsroom diaries 2016: Fawad Khan charmed Bollywood, but came with major political baggage

Firstpost  

Editor’s note: This article is part of a series of newsroom diaries by various members of the Firstpost team. Sample these: the world’s most popular movie star finally won an Oscar; drugs became symbolic with Punjab and Maria Sharapova, whereas Snapchat became symbolic with Tanmay Bhat; a rapist got his jail time reduced allegedly because he was a star swimmer …

It's Fawad Khan’s birthday and here are few lesser known facts about him
8 years, 3 months ago

It's Fawad Khan’s birthday and here are few lesser known facts about him

India TV News  

1/8 Pakistani actor Fawad Khan who became the heartthrob of India, turned 35 today. Fawad, who debuted in Bollywood with 2014 movie ‘Khoobsurat’ became a man crush for many. 3/8 Fawad’s first experience in front of the camera was not the serial ‘Humsafar’, like many believe. 5/8 Fawad is widely remembered for his role of critically acclaimed movie ‘Khuda Kay …

Fawad Khan, Shyam Benegal's names misused to promote 'Indo-Pak peace film'?
8 years, 5 months ago

Fawad Khan, Shyam Benegal's names misused to promote 'Indo-Pak peace film'?

Firstpost  

A man by the name of Harsh Narayan had been publicising the film, saying it would star Fawad Khan and be produced by Shyam Benegal, with Mahesh Bhatt as a creative adviser It seems there’s more to the film on “Indo-Pak peace” that was supposed to star Fawad Khan than meets the eye. Narayan, whose Facebook page says he works …

Fawad Khan breaks silence on Indo-Pak feud, here’s what he said
8 years, 5 months ago

Fawad Khan breaks silence on Indo-Pak feud, here’s what he said

India TV News  

Pakistani actor Fawad Khan who has been on the receiving end due to many reasons following the Uri attacks finally broke his silence on Friday and said he is praying for "a more peaceful world". The actor is a heartthrob in Pakistan and found popularity in India after his Pakistani shows "Humsafar" and "Zindagi Gulzar Hai" were aired in the …

India-Pakistan ‘dosti’ in our films
8 years, 5 months ago

India-Pakistan ‘dosti’ in our films

Live Mint  

Fawadists are under attack. Most famously, in the 1990s, the Shiv Sena accused Dilip Kumar of being a Pakistani spy after he accepted that country’s highest honour, the Nishan-e-Imtiaz. Like the other two famous Nehruvian heroes, Dilip Kumar and Dev Anand, Kapoor had personal connections to what became Pakistan after Partition. In 2015, the exaggerated Hindu character played by Salman …

10 landmark Pakistani shows that were hugely popular in India
8 years, 5 months ago

10 landmark Pakistani shows that were hugely popular in India

India Today  

Pakistani TV serials on Indian Television might have just become a thing of the past, after ZEE TV banned Pak shows from airing in India. That's the reason Pakistani actors like Fawad Khan, Mahira Khan, Sanam Saeed became oversight stars with their TV shows in India. Zindagi Gulzar Hai: This was the show that made Pakistani actor Fawad Khan a …

QuickE: Accusing Fawad Khan; Farhan Akhtar’s Open Letter & More
8 years, 5 months ago

QuickE: Accusing Fawad Khan; Farhan Akhtar’s Open Letter & More

The Quint  

Some of you who strongly believe that Pakistani actors need to be shown the door must have quickly sent it to your friends or colleagues who don’t hold the same view with a “we told you so” smirk. I did a quick scan of the websites carrying Fawad’s statements to figure that out. A website called Thegodofsmallthing.com ran a report …

Will Fawad Khan, other Pakistani artistes pack off from Bollywood due to MNS threat?
8 years, 5 months ago

Will Fawad Khan, other Pakistani artistes pack off from Bollywood due to MNS threat?

Live Mint  

Will Fawad Khan, other Pakistani artistes pack off from Bollywood due to MNS threat? Updated: 03 Oct 2016, 12:18 PM IST Share Via Karan Johar's upcoming directorial venture 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' which features actor Fawad Khan as one of the leads and Shah Rukh Khan's 2017 release 'Raees', which will introduce Pakistani actress Mahira Khan to Bollywood has come …

7 Pakistani celebs who might face trouble after MNS threat
8 years, 5 months ago

7 Pakistani celebs who might face trouble after MNS threat

India TV News  

1/8 India and Pakistan share a very sweet and sour relationship. Here we bring you the list of 7 Pakistani celebs who have got their share of fame in Bollywood but might face trouble post the MNS threat 2/8 Fawad Khan - Lahore based Pakistani actor Fawad Afzal Khan made his Bollywood debut in 2014 with Shashanka Ghosh's ‘Khoobsurat’ opposite …

7 Pakistani celebs who might face trouble after MNS threat
8 years, 6 months ago

7 Pakistani celebs who might face trouble after MNS threat

India TV News  

India and Pakistan share a very sweet and sour relationship. In fact, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena has also warned Shah Rukh Khan and Karan Johar against the release of their upcoming movies ‘Raees’ and ‘Ae Dil Hai Mushkil’ in India. Here we bring you the list of 7 Pakistani celebs who have got their share of fame in Bollywood but might …

Dear Fellow Journalist, Fawad Khan Is Here to Stay; Deal With It!
8 years, 6 months ago

Dear Fellow Journalist, Fawad Khan Is Here to Stay; Deal With It!

The Quint  

But here’s a fact, it’s not us that made Fawad famous, the actor was already a superstar in Pakistan with a net worth of about $2 million. So I really don’t think it was the popularity or the money that dragged Fawad from Lahore to Mumbai. It’s unfair on our part to expect him to say anything against his country …

Fawad Khan's next film after Ae Dil Hai Mushkil will be opposite Salman Khan
8 years, 6 months ago

Fawad Khan's next film after Ae Dil Hai Mushkil will be opposite Salman Khan

Firstpost  

Reports suggest that Fawad Khan will now be seen in a Salman Khan production with the superstar himself in a Nitin Kakkar film. The actor might be only two films old in Bollywood with a third one to soon release, yet Pakistani actor Fawad Khan has already made his presence felt in the industry. Reports suggest that the actor will …

Women may be swooning but Fawad Khan doesn’t think he looks good
8 years, 9 months ago

Women may be swooning but Fawad Khan doesn’t think he looks good

Hindustan Times  

Fawad Khan entered Indian households with TV shows like Dastaan, Humsafar and Zindagi Gulzar Hai. Fawad Khan talks about the “overwhelming” response he has received in India, other Pakistani actors entering Bollywood, and of course, the buzz around his dapper avatar. Here, he talks about the “overwhelming” response he has received in India, other Pakistani actors entering Bollywood, and of …

I’m a lazy person, I only work when I want to : Fawad Khan
9 years ago

I’m a lazy person, I only work when I want to : Fawad Khan

Hindustan Times  

Fawad Khan made an impressive Bollywood debut with Khoobsurat in 2014. But I feel that if your performance is good, people will accept you; that you won’t have to start from square one.” ActorsSidharth Malhotra, Alia Bhatt and Fawad Khan pose during a promotional event for the upcoming film Kapoor & Sons in Mumbai. Meanwhile, Fawad reveals that he has …

Indians and Pakistanis are essentially the same: Fawad Khan
9 years ago

Indians and Pakistanis are essentially the same: Fawad Khan

Hindustan Times  

They are young, dynamic, talented, and the modern faces of the Indian film industry! ALIA BHATT “I’ve been here several times and I love every single thing about this city; the food, the hospitality, the people and, especially, the red-brick buildings. A. I’ve been here several times and I love every single thing about this city; the food, the hospitality, …

See Fawad Khan's hot picture on Filmfare cover | IndiaTV News
9 years, 6 months ago

See Fawad Khan's hot picture on Filmfare cover | IndiaTV News

India TV News  

New Delhi: The actor from across the border Fawad Afzal Khan debuted opposite actress Sonam Kapoor in the 2014 release ‘Khoobsurat'. Fawad had however became a household name across India before his movie's release. To tease the women more and give them a glimpse of what is behind his dapper looks, the popular magazine Filmfare roped him in for their …

Fawad Khan set to challenge Salman, Akshay with his next action flick (see pics)
10 years, 4 months ago

Fawad Khan set to challenge Salman, Akshay with his next action flick (see pics)

India TV News  

New Delhi: Fawad Khan who donned a bearded royal look for his Bollywood debut film ‘Khoobsurat' will soon be seen fighting bad guys in an action film. The Pakistani actor Fawad Khan is planning to produce an Indo-Pak film where he will be seen as an action hero. To compete with Bollywood's action heroes Salman Khan, Ajay Devgn and Akshay …

Fawad Khan wants to experiment with roles
10 years, 5 months ago

Fawad Khan wants to experiment with roles

India TV News  

Mumbai: Pakistani sensation Fawad Khan, who enjoys a burgeoning fan following across the border too, doesn't want to be trapped in one kind of role. There is no variation or challenge in working with the same set of people repeatedly," said the actor who entered Indian film scene with "Khoobsurat", which has done well at the box office, thanks to …

Fawad Khan to sideline TV for career in Bollywood
10 years, 6 months ago

Fawad Khan to sideline TV for career in Bollywood

India TV News  

Mumbai: For now, all of Fawad Khan's energy is concentrated towards making a career in filmdom, says the Pakistani actor-singer who is making his Bollywood foray with "Khoobsurat". He enjoys a huge fan following in his homeland, and in India, courtesy channel Zindagi, which airs Pakistani TV shows here, he's found fans galore here. The actor, who has been part …

Pak actor Fawad ignores criticism over doing Bollywood film
10 years, 8 months ago

Pak actor Fawad ignores criticism over doing Bollywood film

India TV News  

Mumbai: Pakistani actor Fawad Khan, who has been facing criticism from some fans in his country for working in Bollywood film 'Khoobsurat', says he does not pay attention to such things. Apparently, Fawad's fans from Pakistan have taken to social networking sites to say that he has hurt the sentiments of his country by working in a Hindi film. Fawad …

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