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Anirrudh Rawal Makes Big-Screen Debut In Awarapan 2
Anirrudh is the son of actors Paresh Rawal and Swaroop Sampat.
He has made his first major film appearance in Awarapan 2.
In the movie, he plays a character named Sikander.
Sikander is described as autistic from birth.
His sister Zoya, played by Disha Patani, protects him.
Before acting, Anirrudh trained with Naseeruddin Shah.
He also worked behind the scenes on Salman Khan’s film Sultan.
He previously appeared in the Netflix series Scoop.
Awarapan 2 has reportedly earned Rs 100 crore in India in five days.
Anirrudh, son of actors Paresh Rawal and Swaroop Sampat, plays Sikander in Awarapan 2.
His character, described as autistic from birth, finds protection and support from his sister Zoya, played by Disha Patani.
Anirrudh trained under veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah before pursuing acting professionally.
He previously worked as an assistant director on Salman Khan’s Sultan and appeared in Netflix’s Scoop.
Awarapan 2 reportedly crossed Rs 100 crore net in India within five days of release, becoming Emraan Hashmi’s first solo film to reach the milestone.
- Who
- Anirrudh, son of Paresh Rawal and Swaroop Sampat, stars alongside Emraan Hashmi and Disha Patani in Awarapan 2.
- What
- Anirrudh makes his big-screen debut as Sikander, an autistic character, in the film.
- Where
- The film’s reported box-office milestone was achieved in India; its release was in theatres.
- When
- Awarapan 2 crossed Rs 100 crore net in India within five days of release.
- Why
- Anirrudh is being highlighted for his debut performance after training with Naseeruddin Shah and working in film production.
Key facts
- Film
- Awarapan 2
- Debutant actor
- Anirrudh, son of Paresh Rawal and Swaroop Sampat
- Role
- Sikander, described as autistic from birth
- Mentor
- Naseeruddin Shah
- Previous screen appearance
- Netflix series Scoop (2023)
- Earlier film work
- Assistant director on Salman Khan’s Sultan (2016)
- Reported box office
- Rs 100 crore net in India within five days
Quotes
Industry insider
Unnamed industry insider citing early collaboration
“Decades later, Aditya Rawal delivered a striking performance in Faraaz, the inaugural production of Sakshi Bhatt's Mahana Films. Now, continuing this legacy of creative intersections entirely on his own merit, Aniruddh makes his big-screen debut in Awarapan 2, produced by Vishesh Bhatt.”
NDTV
“Their creative association began back in 1988 when Paresh Rawal starred in Kabzaa, which marked Mukesh Bhatt's debut film as a producer under the Vishesh Films banner.”
NDTV
Swaroop Sampat
Mother of Anirrudh Rawal, actress and former producer
“He is being mentored by Naseeruddin Shah. Now he is working as an assistant director on Sultan.”
NDTV
Sources
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