Mahira Khan and Nina Kashif’s ‘Baarwan Khiladi’ will be aired on television and fans are ecstatic to see Fawad Khan back on television after a hiatus of nine years!
The miniseries ‘Baarwan Khiladi’s’ first episode will be premiered on 11th August on Express TV with a new episode every week at 8 pm on Thursdays.‘Baarwan Khiladi’ was released on 11th February under the banner of Soul Fry Films and is the project of Nina Kashif and Mahira Khan. The cricket-oriented series streamed on the OTT platform, Tapmad TV from March 5 and is written by Shahid Dogar and is directed by Adnan Sarwar who has given us films like Shah and Motorcycle Girl.
Express TV released its launch promo. Take a look!
About The Trailer:
The story has multiple layers that not only encompass the cricket spectrum but extend to rivalry, friendships, romance, hatred, power play and etc. Starring Danyal Zafar as Akbar and the YouTube star, Shahveer Jafry as Jahangir, Baarwan Khiladi immediately hooks the audience as the trailer begins with Danyal Zafar playing a great shot. In addition, we will also be seeing Kinza Hashmi opposite Danyal Zafar as the only female lead.
The story unfolds when a star player resigns, prompting the Lahore Cricket League to look for a new player to fill his shoes. The tussle is between a street cricketer Akbar and Jahangir who is a spoilt brat. Eventually, Jahangir is preferred by the coaches due to his family being well connected, and Akbar (Danyal Zafar) is chosen as the 12th man- the Baarwan Khiladi.
The official cast also includes Sarmad Khoosat, Saba Faisal, Hina Ashfaque, Mohsin Gillani, Shafqat Cheema, Mira Sethi, Usman Peerzada, Fawad Jalal, Salman Butt, Meer Yusuf, Ali Tahir, Khaqan Shahnawaz, Zarrar Khan, Sajjad ul Haq, Ali Abbas, Waqar Ali, Hammad Akmal and Umer Hayat Chaudhry.
Fawad Khan’s Cameo!
Undoubtedly, the highlight of the trailer was Fawad Khan who made a surprise cameo. Playing the role of Akbar’s mentor who did not get a chance to play for his country, Fawad Khan looked his part and captivated the audience in seconds. Fans are over the moon to see the nation’s heartthrob back on television after a hiatus of nine years!
Fans rejoiced on Twitter and shared their love for the star:
#FawadKhan all set to make television comeback after 9 years
Fawad “Hunk” Khan ♥️😇 He Is A Work of Art!
@_fawadakhan_ is back on Television after 9 years
How excited are you about the series being aired on television?
