Rajesh Khattar known for his powerful dubbing voice and memorable acting roles, has been currently widely praising for his work as the Hindi voice of SP Bhanwar Singh Shekawat in Pushpa: The Rise and Pushpa 2: The Rule. While discussing his journey as a dubbing artist, Rajesh indirectly confirmed Fahadh Faasil’s Bollywood debut during a recent interview with Lehren Retro. As for years, rumours about Fahadh’s entry into Bollywood have been circulating. Reports last year hinted that Fahadh might collaborate with filmmaker Imtiaz Ali for his Hindi debut. Rajesh Khattar’s comments seem to add credibility to those speculations.
Rajesh Khattar Never Met Fahadh Faasil!
Rajesh, who voiced Fahadh’s character in the Pushpa franchise, revealed that he has never met the actor personally. He explained, “Ji nahi, main ab tak nahi mila hu unse. Aisa kabhi hota nahi hai 5 zabaano mein dub hui hai film toh har ek vo mil nahi sakte. Iss duran vo kabhi Mumbai aaye bhi nahi aur na hi main gaya Chennai or Hyderabad. (No, I haven’t met him yet. With the film being dubbed in five languages, it’s hard to meet everyone involved. He hasn’t visited Mumbai during this time, and I didn’t go to Chennai or Hyderabad.)”
When asked about Fahadh’s work, Khattar shared his admiration. “Very much so, I have seen his work. Infact, jab Pushpa 1 aayi thi I was aware of him as an actor and his caliber.(I was already aware of him as an actor and his immense talent when Pushpa 1 released.)”
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Fahadh Faasil’s Bollywood Debut Confirmed!
He then confirmed Fahadh’s Bollywood entry, saying, “Ab toh vo Masahallah Hindi film mein aa rahe hai, unki shuruwat ho rahi hai toh I’m sure hamari mulaqaat ho hi jayegi. (Now, he’s finally debuting in Hindi films, so I’m sure we’ll meet soon.)” Further Rajesh also expressed his wish to share the screen with Fahadh someday. “It is more about so, I look forward to work with him as an actor.”
Talking about his dubbing experience for Fahadh’s character, Rajesh described it as fun rather than challenging, highlighting the uniqueness of Fahadh’s role. To more such interesting conversation, watch the full interview of actor and dubbing star Rajesh Khattar below:
Fahadh Faasil’s talent isn’t confined to his regional Malayalam industry; his exceptional work has garnered admiration worldwide. If the news of Fahadh Faasil making his Bollywood debut is true, it’s undoubtedly fantastic news for his pan-Indian fans. And Fahadh is celebrated across regions for his ability to emote through his eyes, a rare skill that has made him a powerhouse performer in Malayalam, Tamil and Telugu cinema. With his Bollywood debut around the corner, audiences eagerly await to see how he’ll leave a mark in Hindi films.
Meanwhile, Pushpa 2: The Rule has been a phenomenal success, earning over ₹1,800 crore worldwide, including ₹800 crore from its Hindi version alone. Directed by Sukumar, the film stars Allu Arjun, Fahadh Faasil, Rashmika Mandanna, and more. Released on December 5, 2024, it continues to dominate global box offices.
