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 is making his Bollywood debut in the remake version of Hrishikesh Mukherjee’s ‘Khoobsurat’ opposite Sonam Kapoor.
“The people who you are talking about are very few. There will be people who will criticise… they are entitled to their opinion. Art knows no culture and creed. As an actor I would like to explore myself. I do feel bad but I choose to ignore it. I think to pay attention to it is unnecessary,” Fawad told reporters here on Monday at the trailer launch of ‘Khoobsurat’.
The actor, who has starred in films like ‘Khuda Ke Liye’ and TV dramas ‘Humsufer’ and ‘Zindagi Gulzar Hai’, plays the role of a royal prince in Shashanka Ghosh’s ‘Khoobsurat’, a modern-day adaptation of the cult romantic comedy of the same name. The film, produced by Sonam’s sister Rhea and Disney India, is set to release on September 19.
Fawad said though Bollywood was an new environment for him, but he found everyone warm and welcoming in the industry. “Its an honour to be part of this film. I found this film and my part interesting. It was a learning opportunity and I am grateful for this. This was an alien… New environment for me. But everyone made me comfortable. Everyone was warm and welcoming,” the Pakistani actor said.
The original film had Rakesh Roshan as the male lead. In the remake version, Sonam Kapoor is replacing veteran actress Rekha.
The actor, who says he is a terrible singer, also sang a song at the event from his popular Pakistani TV show ‘Zindagi Gulzar Hai’. (PTI)
Can’t do justice to what Rekha did in ‘Khoobsurat’: Sonam
Sonam Kapoor, who has stepped into the shoes of Rekha for the remake version of ‘Khoobsurat’, says she cannot do justice to what the veteran actress did in the original film.
“I don’t think I can do justice to what Rekha has done. This film is an ode to Hrishikesh Mukherjee’s filmmaking,” Sonam, 29, told reporter here at the trailer launch of the film.
“There are very few films that have been wholesome entertainers and have great value. Hrishikesh Mukherjee’s films appealed to all as they were fun films with a message. Today such films are made by Raju Hirani,” Sonam said.
She thinks the 1980 release will be relevant even now as things like love, happiness and family values remain the same. In the film, Sonam plays Mili, a spirited young girl, who creates ripples in an order-crazy royal family. (PTI)
