Arshad reveals why he accepted 'Bads of Bollywood' without script
What's the story
Arshad Warsi's extended cameo as Ghafoor in the Netflix series The Ba***ds of Bollywood has been a major talking point lately. In a recent interview, he revealed that his look was designed by director Aryan Khan and was inspired by Shah Rukh Khan's character in Raees. Warsi also confessed that he agreed to the role without even hearing the script or knowing his character.
Instant agreement
Warsi agreed to the role without hearing the script
Warsi told Mid-Day, "When Aryan said he needed me for two days, I simply asked, 'When do you want me to come?' Then he was trying to sell the role to me." "I did it without hearing the script or my role. I love Shah Rukh and his family. The amount Shah Rukh has done for the film industry, I think it owes him!"
Character details
His character's entry song became a rage
Warsi also revealed that his character's popularity can be attributed to his entry song, Ghafoor. He said, "Wherever I enter now, they start playing the song. It's because of the song that my character has become so popular." He added that he trusted Khan's vision for the role even though it was quite quirky and bizarre.
Father-son comparison
When SRK came to visit the sets
As they worked together, Warsi saw similarities between Khan and his superstar father. He said, "Aryan is also hard-working like his father. Also, they both don't sleep. The abundant energy they have is unbelievable." "Shah Rukh came on the sets as he knew I was shooting. He also gave me ideas [about my role]. The day SRK directs, he will be a very good director."
Future plans
Warsi will next be seen in 'Bhagwat Chapter One'
Warsi will next be seen as a cop in Bhagwat Chapter One: Rakshas, directed by Akshay Shere. He said, "After Seher, this is the first time I'm playing a serious cop." The ZEE5 film also stars Panchayat fame Jitendra Kumar. Meanwhile, The Ba***ds of Bollywood also stars Bobby Deol, Mona Singh, Lakshya, and Raghav Juyal. It was released on Netflix in September.