EXCLUSIVE: Munawar Faruqui Reveals He Did NOT Get 10 Films Offer To Make A Choice For First Copy; Says, “Main Koi Star Kid Thodi Hu Jo…”

Popular comedian and reality TV star Munawar Faruqui is all set to make his film debut with First Copy, a series that boldly explores the subject of piracy in the entertainment industry. First Copy touches on how piracy affects actors, filmmakers, and the industry as a whole — a topic that feels both personal and socially relevant. Munawar said the unique and bold theme made him say yes instantly.

Munawar Faruqui Feels ‘Star Kids’ Get Options For Their Debut

Munawar is confident that First Copy will strike a chord — and prove that talent matters more than background. In conversation with Bollywood Bubble, he revealed that he did not had 10 offers in hand to make a choice, he said, “Main koi star kid thodi hu jo mujhe choose karne milega. I did not have a option, mere paas koi option thodi na hai ki mujhe 10 picture aayegi aur usme se choose karne milega.”

Adding to his answer, Krystel stated that he has just started his debut and now he will get more projects in the coming scenario and then he can make a choice.

Though opportunities are fewer for outsiders, Munawar believes that First Copy was the right project for him. “Kaam ko mai kabhi mana nahi karta. This time it was this subject that made me say yes, if the subject is not that something I like, I would not do it,” he concluded.

About First Copy

On the work front, Munawar will be making his debut with the show First Copy. First Copy follows the stories of the 90s, set in Mumbai, a struggling young man joins a film production company but turns to video piracy after facing workplace humiliation. As his illegal empire grows, a determined cop closes in on the operation. The series stars Munawar Faruqui, Gulshan Grover, Meiyang Chang, Saqib Ayub, Krystle D’Souza, Inaamulhaq, Ashi Singh. It has 10 episodes and started streaming on June 20.

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