Archive · 19 Aug 2026
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.
- When
- Awarapan 2 crossed Rs 100 crore net in India within five days of release.
- Where
- The film’s reported box-office milestone was achieved in India; its release was in theatres.
- Why
- Anirrudh is being highlighted for his debut performance after training with Naseeruddin Shah and working in film production.
- 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