Shaz Khan will play a pilot in Parwaaz Hai Junoon

Shaz Khan is joining Hamza Ali Abbasi for upcoming film Parwaaz Hai Junoon.

And guess what? He'll be flying planes in the film. Images got in touch with the Moor actor, who revealed his character in the film.

"I play the character of a high level F-16 pilot who is best friends with Hamza's character," he says.

He claims he took on this role because "it was too juicy to not take considering my nana was an air commodore and even my mamu is an air commodore and one of the top F-16 pilots of his generation."

"In fact, one of the first things I ever drew was a F-16 plane so its in the blood."

The actor who was last seen in Dobara Phir Se believes the hype around Parwaaz Hai Junoon is justified because it will be a treat to watch.

According to Khan, "I try not to have expectations and just concentrate on the work, but the team and the gadgets we have in place for this film make it a very unique project. The story is compelling, edgy, dramatic and funny. And with Haseeb bhai leading the ship, we will be creating some exciting cinema for Pakistan."

Known for his method acting, he also reveals that the film will require him to learn how to fly a plane,

"I am most excited about going up in a flight and feeling the power of these beautiful machines. I feel like a kid! Also learning about the preparations and sacrifices our Air Force makes to make us ready for any battle scenario."

An official date has not yet been set for Parwaaz Hai Junoon but Khan claims it's slated for release, "sometime in fall" this year.