Pakistani actor Fawad Khan made his Bollywood debut opposite Sonam Kapoor in the film Khoobsurat back in 2014 for which he received massive applause. Following, he went on to feature in Shakun Batra’s Kapoor&Sons (2016) and Karan Johar’s Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (2016).
In a recent podcast, he went on to talk about his experience of working in India. On being asked if his stardom did create a challenge for other contemporary actors, he said it’s a difficult question and added, "Mujhe bohot pyaar mila wahan pe."
The actor further talked about his film Kapoor&Sons which also featured Alia Bhatt and Sidharth Malhotra and said that the film is very close to his heart, further adding that it’s a ‘powerful film’
He said, “It’s a powerful film. If you make a film like that, ek bhi aap apni zindagi mein aisi film bana lein, bohot badi baat hoti hai. Woh ek bohot badi film hai, like Box Office wise shayad na ho, but wo ek badi film hai. And if you as a filmmaker can make even one like one such film in your life you're good. Main ye nahi keh raha wo aur film na banaye, but you need to make one such film. it's a great story told I was just noticing the other day you don't get bored watching it like right I watched it again and I was like I didn't get bored it is a good film you don't feel the length of the film.”
Further talking about his debut film Khoobsurat he admitted that he accepted the role without much overthinking and just went with the flow which eventually got him a lot of love from the audience in India.
Source: Excuse Me