ISLAMABAD: Pakistani superstar Fawad Khan has ventured into two new upcoming projects, a crime thriller series and a dark comedy film, renowned American magazine Variety reported this week.
Khan enjoys heartthrob status in both Pakistan and India and has played the lead in Bollywood hits “Khoobsurat” (2014) and “Kapoor & Sons” (2016). He also starred in “Ms. Marvel” (2022) and “The Legend of Maula Jatt” (2022), Pakistan’s biggest hit of all time.
“Behind the Scenes, a newsroom thriller, is being developed by producers Bilal Sami, Raza Namazi and Suri Gopalan of Film Lab++, in collaboration with Khan,” Variety reported on Tuesday, adding that the announcement was made at the Tasveer Film Market in Seattle.
The dark comedy will feature Mehreen Jabbar (Jackson Heights), Sarmad Khoosat (Joyland) and Mohammed Ali Naqvi (Insha’Allah Democracy) behind the camera, Variety said.
Khan’s second project is a crime thriller series for the production company Awedacious Originals. The series is based on Omar Shahid’s bestseller, “The Prisoner,” in which he will play one of two daring cops who embark on a covert mission to topple Karachi’s powerful mafia-like political party.
The drama has been created by Parisa Siddiqi and Ahmer Khan.
Khan was last seen as the lead of the hit Zindagi series “Barzakh,” which debuted at Series Mania in 2023.
Pakistani actor Fawad Khan signs up for two dark comedy, crime thriller projects
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Pakistani actor Fawad Khan signs up for two dark comedy, crime thriller projects
- Khan to essay key role in a crime drama series based on Omar Shahid’s “The Prisoner”
- Actor enjoys heartthrob status in both India and Pakistan after string of successful hits
Saudi 100 Brands showcases four Saudi labels in Paris
DUBAI: The Saudi 100 Brands initiative has partnered with Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann for a three-week pop-up showcasing Saudi designers in the French capital.
The pop-up event runs until Feb. 16 and presents a curated selection of Saudi designers, offering a diverse view into the Kingdom’s evolving fashion landscape.
The initiative brings together womenswear labels Leem and Aleena alongside unisex brands SADF and The Coded Mail.
According to the brand, Leem’s mission is to curate stylish pieces designed exclusively for today’s fashion-conscious woman. Aleena, meanwhile, is a young Saudi brand offering sophisticated premium day and evening wear with a distinctive contemporary feel. And
SADF takes inspiration from Saudi cultural heritage using premium Italian fabrics and The Coded Mail positions itself at the crossroads of streetwear and art.
“The pop-up represents a natural next step for The Coded Mail - taking our language and energy into a new space. It’s about connection, dialogue, and seeing how our pieces live in a different city,” Mohamed Almajed, founder of The Coded Mail, said in a released statement.
