Vidyut Jammwal fainted while shooting for Khuda Haafiz: Chapter II, says director Faruk Kabir: 'He became so intense'

Director Faruk Kabir talks about his upcoming film Khuda Haafiz: Chapter II – Agni Pariksha. He also revealed how Vidyut Jammwal fainted on the film's set.

Filmmaker Faruk Kabir is back with his long-term collaborator and friend Vidyut Jammwal for the sequel of their 2020 film Khuda Haafiz. Reuniting Vidyut with his co-star, Shivaleeka Oberoi, Khuda Haafiz: Chapter II – Agni Pariksha is the continuation of the first film. While the film was slated to release in theaters in June, it got delayed due to creative reasons; it will now release on July 8. Taking about the delay, director Faruk told Hindustan Times in an interview, “Honestly, some of our songs weren’t ready. We want to give time and nourish our film.”

Vidyut Jammwal will be next seen in Faruk Kabir's Khuda Haafiz: Chapter 2-Agni Pariksha.

The first instalment was inspired by a real-life story of a newlywed couple. However, Khuda Haafiz: Chapter II – Agni Pariksha is solely based on Kabir’s observations. “It’s their story after they went through the crisis. It’s the aftermath. I never really discussed it with them.” Although the chapter 1 released on the OTT platform, Faruk believes that Khuda Haafiz: Chapter II – Agni Pariksha is meant for the big screen.

When asked about what’s new in the film, Faruk shared, “A lot more has been entrenched between the relationship of husband (Sameer played by Vidyut) and wife (Nargis played by Shivaleeka Oberoi). It talks about adoption, focuses on women more. It has raw and intense emotions and action scenes. Definitely, the songs are better than in chapter 1.”

Recalling Vidyut’s contributions to the film, Faruk said, “I could talk about him all day. He has been metamorphosed into a large actor, there’s a lot I feel he takes from within also. He is superbly focused and surrendered to my vision. He has always been dedicated, but this time, he has put even more of himself into the film. There’s a scene in the film, very emotional, he became so intense while performing that he fainted for ten seconds. Be ready to see a new superstar being born!”

Apart from the star-studded cast of Khuda Haafiz: Chapter II – Agni Pariksha, it also features Faruk’s wife, actor Rukhsar Rehman. Speaking about working with his wife on set, he added, “I am happy Rukhsar agreed to the part. We went through the same process between any storyteller and an actor. She got it quite naturally.” Rukhsar will be playing the role of a psychologist in the film.