Pakistani
sensation
Fawad
Khan,
who
enjoys
a
burgeoning
fan
following
across
the
border
too,
doesn't
want
to
be
trapped
in
one
kind
of
role.
He
says
he
believes
in
experimenting
new
things
and
increase
the
bandwidth
of
his
cinematic
knowledge.
"After
I
managed
to
make
a
mark,
I
wanted
to
move
on.
There
is
no
variation
or
challenge
in
working
with
the
same
set
of
people
repeatedly," said
the
actor
who
entered
Indian
film
scene
with
Khoobsurat,
which
has
done
well
at
the
box
office,
thanks
to
the
positive
word-of-mouth.
"More
importantly,
I
want
to
increase
the
bandwidth
of
my
cinematic
knowledge,
so
I
can
do
something
on
my
own...
want
to
put
together
a
film
along
with
some
like-minded
people," added
the
actor
who
plans
to
take
on
a
completely
new
look
and
get
rid
of
his
beard.
Besides
making
a
film
himself,
he
is
considering
another
Bollywood
project.
"Yes,
I
am
in
talks.
It
would
be
something
very
different
from
'Khubsoorat'," he
said.
"I'd
love
to
manage
at
least
one
project
on
both
sides
of
the
border
next
year.
My
friends
in
Pakistan
and
I
are
trying
to
put
together
a
Pakistani-Indian
project
with
Indian
talent.
We
are
looking
forward
to
a
collaboration.
But
this
time
it'd
be
a
Pakistani
production,"
he
added.
Excerpts
from
the
interview:
Q:
Now
that
you
have
the
ladies
of
Hindustan
and
Pakistan
going
weak-kneed,
what
can
they
expect
to
see
you
in
next?
A:
Well,
sorry
if
this
hurts
my
audience,
but
the
beard
will
go
off.
It
must
go
off.
I
can't
keep
it
on
much
longer.
I
am
trying
to
take
on
a
completely
new
look.
I
was
also
much
heftier
than
I
look
now.
Then
I
lost
a
lot
of
weight...
I
have
to
gain
a
bit
of
weight
now.
Q:
When
the
audience
from
both
sides
embraces
you,
do
you
think
on
some
level
it
is
a
token
gesture
of
reconciliation
between
the
two
countries?
A:
To
be
seen
that
way
would
be
the
biggest
honour
for
me
and
a
bigger
reward
and
the
biggest
award.
I
am
a
very
peace-loving
guy.
And
if
I
can
promote
peace
on
any
level
between
the
two
countries,
it'd
be
my
greatest
achievement.
When
people
in
India
tell
me
they
feel
an
emotional
connectivity
with
their
ancestry
on
Lahore
and
Karachi
when
they
see
me
on
the
screen,
I
feel
so
honoured.
There
can
be
no
higher
feeling
for
me.
Q:
You
are
going
to
cause
many
divorces
in
India
since
many
wives
want
you
as
a
husband?
A:
Oh
my
god!
No,
that's
not
true.
I
am
happy
my
performance
has
been
appreciated.
It
comes
from
being
known
in
these
parts
for
my
television
shows
in
Pakistan,
I
suppose.
Q:
So,
are
you
planning
to
stay
on
in
India
for
the
ladies'
sake?
A:
I
wish
I
could.
But
right
now
I
need
to
return
home
to
Pakistan
to
arrange
some
screenings
of
Khubsoorat.
They
did
have
a
small
premiere
in
Pakistan.
But
nothing
beyond
that.
I
better
get
back
home
before
I
am
bashed
up
(laughs).
Q:
The
Indian
audiences
seem
to
know
you.
A:
I
am
quite
surprised.
It's
because
of
my
two
Pakistani
serials
Zindagi
Gulzar
Hai
and
Humsafar.
I
was
very
surprised
by
the
two
serials'
popularity.
They
made
me
a
household
name
not
just
at
home
but
worldwide.
People
loved
me.
And
I
couldn't
stop
laughing.
Q:
Why
is
that?
A:
My
taking
to
acting
is
a
bit
of
a
joke.
I
never
thought
of
acting
as
serious
career.
After
I
managed
to
make
a
mark,
I
wanted
to
move
on.
There
is
no
variation
or
challenge
in
working
with
the
same
set
of
people
repeatedly.
I
needed
to
get
out
of
my
comfort
zone.
When
I
met
Rhea
Kapoor
(producer
"Khubsoorat"),
I
instantly
knew
we
were
on
the
same
wavelength.
Q:
Was
that
why
you
did
an
Indian
film?
A:
That
was
one
of
the
reasons.
More
importantly,
I
want
to
increase
the
bandwidth
of
my
cinematic
knowledge,
so
I
can
do
something
on
my
own.
Q:
What
do
you
mean
by
something
on
your
own?
A:
I
want
to
put
together
a
film
along
with
some
like-minded
people.
Q:
At
the
moment
your
career
as
an
actor
is
taking
off
in
a
big
way.
Do
you
think
you
should
try
something
different?
A:
You
think
so?
But
I
can't
stay
put
in
one
space.
I
get
restless.
Q:
Do
we
see
you
in
another
Bollywood
film
soon?
A:
Yes,
I
am
in
talks.
It
would
be
something
very
different
from
Khubsoorat.
I'd
love
to
manage
at
least
one
project
on
both
sides
of
the
border
next
year.
My
friends
in
Pakistan
and
I
are
trying
to
put
together
a
Pakistani-Indian
project
with
Indian
talent.
We
are
looking
forward
to
a
collaboration.
But
this
time
it'd
be
a
Pakistani
production.