EXCLUSIVE: When Sajid Khan believed Fardeen was ‘the fourth Khan’ after Shah Rukh, Aamir and Salman, Sanjay Gupta recalls

EXCLUSIVE: When Sajid Khan believed Fardeen was ‘the fourth Khan’ after Shah Rukh, Aamir and Salman, Sanjay Gupta recalls

As a lifestyle expert with a keen eye for Bollywood, I must say that Fardeen Khan’s comeback has been nothing short of inspiring. His journey back to the big screen, after more than a decade, is a testament to his resilience and dedication. The support he received from fans and industry stalwarts like Sanjay Gupta is a clear indication that he is still a beloved figure in Bollywood.


After being away from the silver screen for over a decade, Fardeen Khan made a comeback that was met with overwhelming affection. This warm welcome opened doors for him in the industry, leading to roles such as Khel Khel Mein and the upcoming movie Visfot. To delve deeper into the film Kookie Gulati directed, Fardeen had an interview with TopMob, which was also attended by the producer. In this chat, Sanjay Gupta expressed his initial thoughts about working with Fardeen

Sanjay Gupta, when asked about his relationship with Fardeen Khan, stated that his perception of Khan is primarily influenced by Fardeen’s father, the renowned Bollywood actor, director, and producer Feroz Khan, rather than Fardeen himself. In response, Fardeen remarked, “That association follows me everywhere.”

As a lifestyle connoisseur, I’ll share an intriguing perspective: The filmmaker confided, “I deeply admire Khan saab. My cinematic creations are deeply rooted in his work, making our connection very organic.” Gupta further delved into the past, disclosing that Sajid Khan once stated that Fardeen is the fourth Khan destined to become a superstar. “Perhaps he’s just taking his own sweet time,” he chuckled lightly

Watch the entire interview below:

In the same conversation with us, the filmmaker enthusiastically commended Alia Bhatt’s performance in Gangubai Kathiawadi and Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s direction. The creator of Kaante expressed that watching this National Award-winning movie transported him back to Amitabh Bachchan’s 1970s era. “When I watched Gangubai, I was amazed,” he said. “I felt like I was viewing an Amitabh Bachchan film from the 70s, with her dialogues and the way the scenes were arranged,” Sanjay explained

He continued discussing the scene where Alia’s character, Gangu, sits in the car with her lover, Afsaan, as portrayed by Gupta. In his opinion, the manner in which Jigra actress, Alia, embodied that scene was commendable. He believes that some directors in the industry have become complacent and are facing the consequences of their lack of effort

Regarding Fardeen Khan, he made a return to the big screen in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s period drama, Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar, this year. More recently, you might have noticed him in Khel Khel Mein alongside Akshay Kumar, with co-stars Vaani Kapoor, Taapsee Pannu, Ammy Virk, Aditya Seal, and Pragya Jaiswal

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2024-09-06 00:10