PremiumHeeramandi actor Fardeen Khan talks about his transformation, jokes it is thanks to late Feroz Khan
Fardeen Khan makes his acting comeback with Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Heeramandi
Last Updated: 11.43 PM, Apr 25, 2024
Fardeen Khan has finally made a comeback in movies, after 14 long years. The actor is seen in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Heeramandi. The film, out on Netflix, also stars Tara Shah as the male lead. Before making his comeback, Fardeen made a massive transformation. The actor went from flab to fab, all in front of the cameras. The actor has now spoken about what helped him make the transformation.
Fardeen jokes it is genetic
When asked how is he ageing in reverse, Fardeen told ETimes that it is genetics. “Mother, father, thank them,” he said laughing. Fardeen then spoke about how he made some lifestyle changes and is looking after his son (which helps with the transformation).
Fardeen Khan’s role in Heeramandi
Fardeen plays the role of Nawab Wali Mohammed in the series. He is associated with Aditi Rao Hydari’s story and a few episodes of the same are out. More from the series is expected to be unveiled in a few months.
About Heeramandi
Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar is a Sanjay Leela Bhansali directorial starring Sonakshi Sinha, Richa Chaddha, Aditi Rao Hydari, Manisha Koirala, Sanjeeda Sheikh, Sharmin Sehgal, Fardeen Khan and Taha Shah in pivotal roles. It is SLB’s debut TV series, which will soon be out on Netflix. The story of the show is about the lives of courtesans at the red-light district of Heera Mandi in Lahore (thus the name). The story dates back to Independence and the movement against British Raj in 1940s.
Manisha Koirala plays the role of Mallikajaan, Sonakshi Sinha Fareedan, Aditi Rao Hydari Bibbojaan, Richa Chadha Lajjo, Sanjeeda Sheikh Waheeda, Sharmin Segal Alamzeb. The series will be out later this year but the date is yet to be confirmed. The makers have released the teaser, some stills and the first song from the series, Sakal Ban. The movie hopes to pay a tribute to some classic movies like Mughal-e-Azam, Mother India and Pakeezah.