Aamir Khan’s brother Faissal Khan will make his directorial debut with action-thriller Factory. The film stars Roaleey Ryan, Raj Kumar Kanojya, Ribbhu Mehra and Sharad Singh and is slated to release early 2020. Speaking to mid-day, Faisal said that his brother and mother weren’t aware of his decision and he would like to surprise them.
“Direction was always on my mind, but this happened organically. We had another director [Sharique Minhaj] on board, but due to date issues, he couldn't continue. That's when I decided to step in. What is interesting is that my brother and mother are aware of the film, but they don't know that I have turned director. I wanted to surprise them after finishing one schedule. I am waiting to see their reaction,” he told the publication. He also said in a statement, “My mother always kept telling me that I'll do well as a director and I am sure she will be pleasantly surprised with my decision.”
Faisal will also perform a song for the film titled ‘Ishq Tera’. In an earlier interview with Pinkvilla, he said, “Growing up in and around films and cinema, the ability to sing just came to me smoothly. Since ‘Ishq Tera’ is a soft, romantic track it was easy to croon. Having heard the final number, I feel quite proud.”
Faisal made his debut on screen in 1969’s Pyar Ka Mausam in which he played the younger version of Shashi Kapoor’s character. He also had small parts in Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak, which launched his brother Aamir Khan, and Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar, both of which were directed by uncle Nassir Hussain and produced by cousin Mansoor Khan.
He went on to play the lead in 1994’s Madhosh, directed by Vikram Bhatt, and appeared alongside Aamir in Mela in 2000. However, his acting career in Bollywood never really took off.
(With inputs from mid-day)
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