On the 25th anniversary of the iconic film Sarfarosh, veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah, known for his compelling portrayal of Gulfam Hasan, joined the team for a special screening to celebrate the milestone. In the pre-screening media interaction, Naseeruddin opened up about the film’s reception, particularly in Pakistan, where his character resonated deeply with audiences.
Revealing the ongoing recognition he receives for his role, Naseeruddin expressed, “Even today, I get messages on Facebook saying, ‘You are the real Gulfam Hasan!'” He added with joy, “The most delightful part is that Sarfarosh is highly appreciated in Pakistan.”
Naseeruddin also shed light on his initial apprehensions about how the film would be received across the border. “Whenever I visited the country, Sarfarosh was always mentioned. I was shocked. Mujhe laga tha joote maarenge mujhe (I thought they would hit me with shoes!)” he humorously recalled. However, to his pleasant surprise, the film garnered immense love and admiration from Pakistani viewers.
Revealing the ongoing recognition he receives for his role, Naseeruddin expressed, “Even today, I get messages on Facebook saying, ‘You are the real Gulfam Hasan!'” He added with joy, “The most delightful part is that Sarfarosh is highly appreciated in Pakistan.”
Naseeruddin also shed light on his initial apprehensions about how the film would be received across the border. “Whenever I visited the country, Sarfarosh was always mentioned. I was shocked. Mujhe laga tha joote maarenge mujhe (I thought they would hit me with shoes!)” he humorously recalled. However, to his pleasant surprise, the film garnered immense love and admiration from Pakistani viewers.
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In a noteworthy announcement at the event, Aamir Khan, who played the role of Assistant Commissioner of Police Ajay Singh Rathod in Sarfarosh, expressed his eagerness to explore the possibility of Sarfarosh 2.
He remarked, “I can commit to one thing, that we will definitely give it a serious shot now of coming up with the right script and the right kind of film for it.” His enthusiasm for a potential sequel, echoed by his sentiment that “Sarfarosh 2 should be made.”
