Fardeen Khan Reveals His 'Special' Scene Was Cut From SLB's Heeramandi

Fardeen Khan made a heartwarming comeback after 12 years with his role as Wali Mohammed in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar. Despite his limited screen time in the series, Fardeen won over the audience. Recently, during an interview with Pinkvilla, the actor talked about his brief screen time in Heeramandi.

Fardeen Khan on his limited screen time in Heeramandi

In an interview with Pinkvilla, Fardeen discussed his brief appearance and revealed that one of his scenes was cut from the series. He expressed his admiration for Bhansali, describing the opportunity to work with him as an honor.

When asked about his limited screen time, Fardeen said, "It's better to leave them feeling that they wanted to see more (laughs). I knew from the start that I had about 8-10 scenes, but one of my scenes didn't make it, which I wish had. It was a special scene that I really enjoyed doing."

Fardeen praised Bhansali further, stating that it was a privilege to work with such an esteemed filmmaker. He highlighted that working on Heeramandi, which Bhansali directed, was the most ambitious project released worldwide under his banner.

Fardeen says Heeramandi boosted his confidence

The actor shared that his experience on Heeramandi boosted his confidence and reinforced his belief in his abilities, especially after such a long hiatus. He felt validated by Bhansali's endorsement, which he said meant the world to him.

Following the release of Heeramandi, Fardeen received positive feedback from fans, friends, and the media, who were thrilled to see him return. He expressed immense gratitude for the support and encouragement he received, noting that it felt like stepping into a whole new landscape with a new audience after 12 years.

Fardeen also praised the current state of film writing, emphasising that the way films and protagonists are crafted today, while maintaining core elements, makes it an exciting time to be involved in the storytelling business.

He remarked on the significance of platforms like Netflix, which have pioneered new-age, long-form storytelling. He highlighted the diverse content, genres, and opportunities for actors and directors, saying, "It's a great time to be a part of the storytelling business."