Bollywood

Fardeen Khan ‘Extremely Grateful’ For Grand Comeback In Cinema With ‘Heeramandi’

By AK

April 10, 2024

Fardeen Khan, a well-known face in the Bollywood industry, is making a grand comeback after a four-year hiatus. Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s much-anticipated series Heeramandi will feature him. This marks a significant milestone in his career as he steps back into the limelight after a long break. Fans and critics alike have met the news of his return with excitement and anticipation.

In ‘Heeramandi,‘ Fardeen Khan will portray Wali Mohammed. Caught in a whirlwind struggle of love and duty, he embodies the character of a nawab (lord). This complex character promises to showcase Fardeen’s acting prowess and versatility.

The Role Of Wali Mohammed

The Excitement And Gratitude

At the trailer launch of ‘Heeramandi,’ Fardeen expressed his excitement and gratitude for the opportunity. He mentioned that he couldn’t have hoped for a better chance to return to the screen. His enthusiasm and eagerness to take on this new role were evident in his words.

“Firstly, it’s been a very long gap for me. It’s been almost about 14 years, to say the least. I’m extremely grateful for this opportunity to work with this stellar star cast and a platform like Netflix and the man himself, Sanjay Leela Bhansali. I couldn’t have hoped for a better opportunity as an actor to return to the screen.”

The Intricacies Of The Character

Fardeen Khan spoke about the intricacies and complexities of his character in Heeramandi. He mentioned that Wali Mohammed is intricate and complex, and he is grateful for the chance to portray such a character. He anticipates this position to be both lucrative and demanding.

The Release Of ‘Heeramandi’

‘Heeramandi’ will be released in May. The series also stars Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha, Richa Chadha, Sharmin Segal, Aditi Rao Hydari, and Sanjeeda Shaikh in the lead roles. This star-studded cast adds to the excitement and anticipation surrounding the series.

The Journey So Far

Fardeen Khan, son of the late veteran actor Feroz Khan, made his acting debut in 1998 with the film ‘Prem Aggan.’ He starred in successful films such as ‘Jungle,’ ‘Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya,’ ‘Bhoot,’ ‘Dev,’ and ‘No Entry.’ However, he took a break from acting in 2010 after his last film ‘Dulha Mil Gaya.’ His return to acting with ‘Heeramandi’ marks the end of his 4-year hiatus from the silver screen.

The Expectations

Given Fardeen’s previous performances and the buzz surrounding ‘Heeramandi,’ expectations are high. Both reviewers and fans are excited to see how Fardeen handles the nuanced role of Wali Mohammed. His performance in this series could potentially redefine his acting career.