I've been a mediocre representation of Pakistani talent: Fawad Khan

The superstar says he's happy about other Pakistani actors entering Bollywood

Bollywood bigwigs may be swooning over Fawad Khan but the superstar thinks he is just a "mediocre representation of Pakistani talent".

In a recent interview with Hindustan Times, the Khoobsurat actor was asked about the growing competition as a number of Pakistani actors, especially females, are crossing the border these days to which he made a rather shocking revelation about his insecurity.

"I am happy, but I might just be a bit insecure, because I have been a mediocre representation of Pakistani talent," said Fawad.
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"There is a wealth of talent back home. Seeing other Pakistani actors entering this market is a great feeling, and I wish them the very best in life. I think they will do much better than me," he added.

The Kapoor & Sons actor also spoke about Mahira Khan and Saba Qamar, who will be making their Bollywood debuts soon.

"I will be selfish to say, it is not an exciting time for me. I don’t differentiate between sexes. So, I feel they are as much of a competition to me [as any male actors]," he said.

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Here are a few excerpts from the interview:

On not singing Bollywood films

Offers are not pouring. No one is giving me work. What should I do? (laughs). Honestly speaking, I am choosy. It’s (the process of film-making) time consuming, and I get tired very easily. I guess it’s the middle-class person in me who gets a little scared of all the flashlights and stardom. I am not in a hurry to reach anywhere; I am just enjoying the moment. If I was in hurry, I wouldn’t wait till 35. My policy is to work little, and to enjoy life.
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On Indian filmmakers casting Pakistani talent

I don’t see any mental blocks. It would be a brave move, even in Pakistan, if they were to pick up an unknown actor. Such a call is braver on the producers’ part. If I am not wrong, only five per cent of Indian people watch movies, so for them, to know a Pakistani actor is a bit of a long shot.
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So I understand if an Indian producer is careful about where they put their money at stake. I don’t think the producers worry about any political repercussions; it’s mostly about - how much money is the film going to make? And we have to admit that famous faces do give more business to a film.

 

Last but not the least... Is he really going to star in Salman Khan's Jugalbandi?

I really can’t comment on that right now. Let’s just say that we have been in talks with a lot of people, maybe Jugalbandi is one of them. Nothing is concrete right now. Besides, I don’t like talking about anything until I haven’t penned it down on a piece of paper. When we are ready to make a public announcement, we will. As of now, we aren’t associated with anything.

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On the local front, Fawad is gearing up for two films, Alamgir's biopic Albela Rahi and the remake of Maula Jutt.