The trailer for the much-anticipated movie Fighter has finally been unveiled, captivating audiences and social media alike. The film was already hyped because of its stellar star cast of Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone. However, the trailer has now added another layer of intrigue with the introduction of its villain, played by Rishabh Sawhney.
The trailer for Fighter offers only a few glimpses of Sawhney. However, these snippets have been enough to stir significant buzz among netizens. Fans are especially excited about this new Bollywood villain, considering director Siddharth Anand’s reputation for creating memorable antagonists.
Check out the trailer here:
Fighter: Who is Rishabh Sawhney?
Rishabh Sawhney is relatively new to the Indian film industry. He is set to portray the role of Hrithik’s Pakistani counterpart. He will portray a terrorist called Red Nose with a mission to disrupt India. This role marks Sawhney’s debut on the big screen. This will be a significant leap from his beginnings as a model and his roles in various web series.
Sawhney’s journey in the entertainment world began as a model, gracing the runway for eminent fashion designers, including his favorites, Shantanu and Nikhil. His acting career took off with the 2021 web series The Empire. He also contributed to shows like Kaun Banegi Shikharwati and Bestseller.
Anand’s previous works include casting Tiger Shroff as the villain in the 2019 hit War, also featuring Hrithik Roshan, and presenting John Abraham as the antagonist in the 2023 blockbuster Pathaan, starring Shah Rukh Khan. Both movies not only achieved immense success but also elevated the careers of Shroff and Abraham, with fans clamoring for more.
As Fighter gears up for its release on January 25, 2024, there is considerable anticipation around whether Siddharth Anand will score a hat-trick in the realm of iconic villains with Rishabh Sawhney’s performance. The film promises to be a thrilling ride, and audiences are eagerly waiting to see how Sawhney will match up to his illustrious co-stars and bring a new level of villainy to Indian cinema.