Wasim Akram and Fawad Khan to star in ‘Money Back Guarantee‘
Wasim Akram, one of Pakistan’s most beloved cricketers, is all set to make his acting debut in the upcoming heist film, Money Back Guarantee, directed by Faisal Qureshi. The movie is already making headlines due to the exciting cast, which includes heartthrob Fawad Khan and Wasim’s wife, Shaniera.
In a recent interview with Hindustan Times, Wasim spoke about his upcoming project, his love for India, and his desire to visit the country once again.
Wasim Akram refuses to comment on Javed Akhtar’s controversial remarks
The interview began with the reporter asking Wasim about his thoughts on Javed Akhtar’s recent controversial comments about Pakistan. However, Wasim Akram declined to comment on the political matter, stating that he was there to promote his film and would find positive things to say about any country he visited.
The former cricketing star stated that he preferred not to comment on political matters since his purpose was to promote his film. He further added that if invited to any country, he would focus on positive things to say about it.
Despite the political tensions between the two countries, Wasim expressed his love for India and his longing to visit once again. The Indian government’s boycott of Pakistani artists prevents them from working in the country, but that has not dampened Wasim’s fondness for the place.
Wasim Akram expresses longing for India despite political tensions
Wasim expressed his fondness for the people, culture, and cuisine of India, particularly dosa. He shared his desire to visit India again, reminiscing his seven to eight-month stay each year. He stated his eagerness to explore the bustling streets of Bombay and revisit the places he has missed for years.
Shaniera Akram reminisces about time in India
Shaniera, who is an Australian national and married to Wasim since 2013, also expressed her love for India, reminiscing about their four years in the country after their marriage. Shaniera expressed her yearning for India, reminiscing about the endearing term “Wasim Bhai” used for her husband despite not playing for the Indian cricket team. She shared her desire to take her children to Amritsar, their grandfather’s birthplace, as it holds significance for her.
“We stayed in India for four years after our marriage, probably more than we spend in Australia. I miss the way people love him in India. It’s really important to me to bring our children back to where their grandfather was born, Amritsar. I love that they call him Wasim Bhai despite not playing for India,” she said.
The topic then shifted to Wasim’s upcoming film, Money Back Guarantee, in which he plays a pivotal role. The former cricketer expressed his excitement for the project and shared that he had a great experience working with director Faisal Qureshi and co-star Fawad Khan. He also mentioned that he enjoyed doing an action film but faced a dilemma when it came to the release of the movie. Since the film is releasing on OTT, he wondered what they would do for the big screen.
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He expressed his enjoyment of working on an action film with Ali and praised his understanding of the genre. However, he also acknowledged the dilemma of deciding how to approach a large-scale project for OTT versus the big screen. Despite this, he conveyed that the experience was enjoyable and exciting.
Wasim’s entry into the film industry has been a topic of interest for fans and critics alike, with many eagerly waiting to see him on the big screen.
