Bollywood lovers, get ready for the thrilling news! Here comes the much-awaited return of Pakistani heartthrob Fawad Khan and this time in a pairing with the talented actress Ridhi Dogra. So many years of expectation have finally been fulfilled by the fans of “Kapoor & Sons” at the prospect of seeing the return of the actor, and this time it’s going to be in a delightful romantic comedy!
There were reports earlier that Vaani Kapoor might share screen space opposite Fawad. However, it’s confirmed now that Ridhi Dogra is on board for this project. Fame on the telly and OTT is evident in the splendid performances by Ridhi, which has her edge-up reputation, especially after being a screen-partner with SRK in some biggie releases Jawan and Pathan. This new project will mark one of the biggest milestones in her film career.
Sources close to the project have revealed that the paperwork is done, and Fawad and Ridhi are confirmed to play the romantic leads, while the title of the film remains untitled, and the director is also still unrevealed. With all this secrecy around it, the excitement for this untitled rom-com has already begun to build up!
Here’s the kicker—this film won’t be shot in India! The production house is zeroing down on locations abroad instead. The scenes with Fawad and Ridhi would be shot in not two big cities, New York, and London, but these two cities, as the theme is for the film, and the makers are still looking for more scintillating locations. This is because of the same reason that they do not plan to shoot in India. Such a decision adds that much more glamour and intrigue to this project. This movie will be an eye feast, courtesy of a lead Fawad affable presence coupled with a global city backdrop.
His fan base is huge, even though he has less presence in the Indian film industry. He was able to make waves in the cinemas of India too by films like Khoobsurat (2014), Kapoor & Sons (2016), and Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (2016).
He recently shared in an interview that, at present, he keeps in touch with most of the Bollywood personalities such as Karan Johar and even Kapoor family members. He mentioned that though they are geographically apart, they stay in contact with their friends and associates in the industry.
The film is still in its infancy, with shootings planned to take off later this year. Although the shoots are going to start in 2024, makers are reportedly keen on a late 2025 or early 2026 release. New York and London have already been confirmed as the prime locations for shooting. Though the plot will be kept under strict wraps, the romantic comedy assuredly promises to be an entertaining watch, especially with such a dynamic lead pair. The time has come for Ridhi Dogra, who gained stardom through television when she will show her prowess as a versatile actress. Jawan is one such big-ticket project where she proved that she’s not at all inferior to her heroes. This time with Fawad Khan, she is all set for the big leaps ahead in her career. Fans were waiting to see what chemistry would come on screen between these two.
Still, with Fawad Khan’s much-awaited return, and Ridhi Dogra’s rising stardom, this rom-com is already on the list of highly-anticipated films in the coming years. More details are still unfolding. Are you as excited as we are about Fawad Khan and Ridhi Dogra’s upcoming rom-com? Let us know in the comments!
Source: Pinkvilla
