Archive · 9 Aug 2025
Faruk Kabir Cast Mukesh Rishi in 'Salakaar' Without a Look Test
Director Faruk Kabir cast Mukesh Rishi as Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq in the series 'Salakaar' without a look test.
The show is a spy drama taking place in two time periods: the 1970s and 2025.
Mukesh Rishi plays the role of the Pakistani dictator, who is viewed as a key figure responsible for some of the problems India faces.
The show also addresses Zia-ul-Haq's actions in the past, including his role in the death of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto.
Faruk Kabir cast Mukesh Rishi as Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq in 'Salakaar' without a look test.
'Salakaar' is a period spy drama set in the 1970s and 2025.
Mukesh Rishi plays Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq, the Pakistani dictator.
Zia-ul-Haq is seen as the foundation of many of India's problems.
Zia-ul-Haq was responsible for Zulfikar Ali Bhutto's death.
- Who
- Faruk Kabir and Mukesh Rishi.
- What
- Faruk Kabir cast Mukesh Rishi without a look test for 'Salakaar'.
- When
- The series alternates between the 1970s and 2025.
- Where
- Not mentioned.
- Why
- To make the film.
Historical portrayal
Factual depiction
Zia-ul-Haq
Historical portrayal
Zia-ul-Haq as a dictator
Factual depiction
Zia-ul-Haq's legacy, actions
- Director
- Faruk Kabir
- Actor
- Mukesh Rishi
- Role
- Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq
- Series
- 'Salakaar'
- Genre
- Period spy drama
- Setting
- 1970s and 2025
