Fawad Khan ventures into crime thrillers and dark comedies with two new projects
Fawad Khan is back in the spotlight with two new projects announced at the Tasveer Film Market in Seattle — the only Oscar-qualifying South Asian film festival in the world. These projects will mark Khan’s venture into dark comedies and crime thrillers, Variety reported.
The superstar will collaborate with a powerhouse creative team for Behind the Scenes, a dark comedy set within the cutthroat world of a newsroom. The project is being developed by Bilal Sami, Raza Namazi, and Suri Gopalan of Film Lab++ with Khan closely involved. Modoxy Media, led by Mohammed Ali Naqvi, will join as executive producer.
Behind the camera, the project boasts renowned names like Mehreen Jabbar of Jackson Heights, Sarmad Khoosat of Kamli fame, and Naqvi of Insha’Allah Democracy, ensuring a strong mix of storytelling talent. The newsroom thriller promises to explore the undercurrents of the media industry, delving into themes of ambition, ethics, and corporate politics.
Khan is also taking on a lead role in The Prisoner, an upcoming crime series. Based on Omar Shahid’s bestselling novel, the drama, set in the 1990s, revolves around two daring cops on a covert mission to dismantle Karachi’s powerful, mafia-style political party.
Created by Parisa Siddiqi and Ahmer Khan, the series will see the Humsafar actor in a gritty role as one of the lawmen navigating the perilous streets of Karachi. Awedacious Originals, headed by Apoorva Bakshi and Monisha Thyagarajan, is leading the project.
Khan’s projects were among several highlights at the Tasveer Film Market, a South Asia-focused platform designed to foster connections between filmmakers, producers, and industry leaders. The festival kicked off on October 15 with Pakistani film Wakhri and Indian film Loop Line.
Rita Meher, executive director of the market, expressed excitement about the connections made at the event.
“This market has not only brought diverse creators together but has also created a table where filmmakers, producers, and industry leaders can exchange ideas, build relationships, and forge new paths for South Asian narratives on the global stage,” she said.
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