This comparison would look nonsensical to both Ali Zafar and Fawad Khan, as well as those who know them personally.
The breakthrough in Fawad Khan's career , his debut film, he replaced Ali Zafar in the film Khuda kay liye. Ali Zafar was playing the younger brother musician turned religious Sarmad in the film Khuda kay liye. It was shot in 2005 and released in 2007, Ali Zafar had shot for certain scenes, this pic is the proof of that shoot, where he stands with the film director Shoaib Mansoor [genius behind cult Pak serials Alpha bravo charlie, Fifty fifty, Ankahi, Music vdos of Vital Signs, etc] alongwith future director of Film Waar Bilal Lashari [extreme right]:
According to reports, Ali Zafar received threats and changed his mind due to film's content. This role went to another singer with amazing screen presence [Shoaib Mansoor saw the potential], less known Fawad Afzal Khan, then vocalist in a band. Junaid Jamshed was to play Shaan's role but he refused the role as he also had reservations on the film's content and later was drawn towards religion leaving showbiz career.
Ali Zafar acknowledged later on and was very gracious how thee role was meant for Fawad, and he always supported him publicly.
Ali Zafar is a more gifted individual and multi-talented, but Fawad Khan is regarded as a better actor [between the 2] who had great luck as well as made better decisions when compared to Ali zafar. Fawad Khan has bigger star power than Ali Zafar, and the movie Khoobsurat opening in Pakistan, UK, USA is a major proof of that.
Amazingly, Fawad's hit serial Zindagi Gulzar Hai's title song and music was composed and written by Ali Zafar. Both have an unusual connection with regards to the best work they've done of their careers. Both hail from Lahore. Both started their careers in 1999/2000 thru acting gig in sitcoms [Ali Zafar in Collage Ptv, Fawad Khan in Jutt & Bond Indus tv replacing another TV actor Syed Jibran]. Both opted for a musical career after their first and only tv show, and returned to acting thru movies.
Edited by bade34 - 10 years ago
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