Post 'Kapoor & Sons' success, Fawad gets an upgrade in Karan Johar's 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil '

Before Kapoor & Sons released, many considered it an Alia Bhatt-Sidharth Malhotra film and Fawad Khan as the third wheel in the love triangle. But Fawad bowled everyone with his performance. Those waiting to declare him a one-film-wonder after Khoobsurat, have now joined his fan club. His first film put him on the Bollywood map, with his second film, he has created a niche for himself. Khan was so good in the film that he stole the limelight away from everyone, including Rishi Kapoor. 

Fawad had signed a three-film deal. The first one behind him, he is now busy with shooting of his next film —  Ae Dil Hai Mushkil — which is in progress. This one has Ranbir Kapoor, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Anushka Sharma in lead roles. He plays a DJ in this film directed by the Dharma boss Karan Johar. When we last met him, he told us, “I have shot some of my portions already for the film. Now, I have a few more days of shooting left on the film.”

A close source to the production tells us, “Fawad has become a star after Kapoor & Sons. His role, which was more of an extended guest appearance in ADHM has been altered. Now, it won’t just be a cameo, it’s almost as much as Salman’s role in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai. So, Fawad will be seen in a supporting role, not a cameo, even in the film credits.” 

There are reasons for that too. “Fawad and Karan are extremely close friends now and besides, Fawad is a big draw across the border and in the Middle East. He is a big draw in certain overseas markets, so through him, ADHM will reach a bigger audience.” 

Fawad is already camping with the team in Jaipur where they are filming a few talkie portions and a beautiful song. In addition to these, he is  in talks with KJo for his third film — a romcom starring him in the lead.