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Subhash K Jha (DNA; September 24, 2014)

Fawad Khan, who has wowed the audiences with his big screen debut in Khoobsurat opposite Sonam Kapoor, is basking in the recognition for his performance. But the actor is not in a hurry to sign his next film. And if you loved his beard in the film, here’s some bad news. He is all set to shave it off. He says, “Well, sorry if this hurts my audience, but the beard will go off. I can’t keep it on much longer.”

The actor is planning to work on a new look and also gain some muscle. He confirms, “I am trying to take on a completely new look. I was also much heftier than I look now. I have to gain some weight now.” He is happy that he has been welcomed by the audiences on this side of the border. “To be honest, I never expected much. But the kind of respect, warmth and love I got from the Khoobsurat team was more than enough for me. The rest was all a bonus,” he adds.

But is he not planning to move to India for a film career? “I wish I could. But right now, I need to return to Pakistan to arrange few screenings of Khoobsurat. They did host a small premiere there but nothing beyond that. I better get back home before I am bashed up (laughs).” At the moment his career is taking off in a big way. Is it really wise to return home? He shrugs, “You think so? But I can’t stay put in one space. I get restless.”

Any plans for another Bollywood film soon? “Yes, I am in talks. I’d love to manage at least one project on both sides of the border next year. My friends in Pakistan and I are trying to put together a Pak-Indian project. We are looking forward to a collaboration. But this time it’d be a Pakistani production.”