After an absence of nearly eight years, Fawad Khan is set to make a highly anticipated comeback to the Hindi silver screen, much to the delight of Indian cinephiles. Known for his captivating charm and impressive acting skills, the Pakistani heartthrob left a void in Bollywood after his last appearance in Ae Dil Hai Mushkil in 2016. However, according to Filmfare, Fawad Khan is reportedly preparing to star alongside Vaani Kapoor in a new film, marking his long-awaited return to Bollywood. Sources have confirmed that the film is in the final stages of pre-production and will commence shooting in London. The makers are keeping the rest of the project tightly under wraps, suggesting that they are aware of the casting coup they have on their hands and want to maximize the impact of the announcement.“Fawad Khan has a massive international following, especially among South Asians worldwide.
He has also been a part of the Marvel cinematic universe. Details of this project are being kept confidential, and everyone involved is tight-lipped. The producers will make the official announcement shortly before the film begins its shooting schedule in the UK,” revealed a trade source to Bollywood Hungama. This international project will be a Hindi language film shot entirely in the UK and helmed by director Aarti Bagdi.This yet-untitled film is the first international collaboration for Eastwood Studios, a film company founded by Vivek B Agrawal (ex-Reliance/Phantom) and Devang Dholakia. Vivek has previously produced acclaimed and cult films such as Queen, Udta Punjab, Super 30, and the first Netflix series in India, Sacred Games, which became a global blockbuster.
Described as a romantic comedy, the film follows the story of two broken individuals who coincidentally come together and unintentionally help each other. Their electric connection ultimately leads to love. “Vaani Kapoor has been a part of major films, and she was the perfect choice for this project due to her ability to protect herself from being overexposed. The makers wanted a fresh casting where Fawad falls in love with a gorgeous Indian girl, and Vaani fit the bill perfectly,” shared the source.Fawad Khan’s absence from Bollywood films was a result of political tensions between India and Pakistan in 2016. Following the Uri attack, several Pakistani actors, including Fawad, faced restrictions on working in India, which led to his departure from ongoing projects. However, in December 2023, the ban was lifted.
