New Delhi: Shah Rukh Khan’s iconic 1989 serial ‘Fauji’ is set to return with a new version. Filmmaker Sandeep Singh, in collaboration with Doordarshan, will bring Fauji 2 to the audience in an updated and modern format with Gauahar Khan and Vicky Jain in the lead.
Fauji 2 will introduce the businessman and actor Ankita Lokhande’s husband Vikas Jain to mainstream television. Vikas, previously known for his appearances in reality shows like Bigg Boss 17, will portray Colonel Sanjay Singh. Gauahar Khan will take on the role of Lieutenant Colonel Simarjeet Kaur and a cadet trainer specialising in weaponry.
The serial focuses on the trials, struggles, and camaraderie of army personnel and introduces new actors in pivotal roles.
Sandeep Singh is set to introduce 12 new actors to the audience, selected for their talent from various regions across India.
The cast includes Aashish Bhardwaj as Daksh Desai from Surat, Utkarsh Kohli as Rangrez Phogat from Charkhi Dadri, Haryana, Rudra Soni as Harun Malik from Srinagar, Ayaan Manchanda as Aakash Chhetri from Darjeeling, Niel Satpuda as Vijay Sachan from Kanpur.
“We are bringing back one of the greatest shows ever seen on television but in a new and exciting version. The 1989 Fauji gave us Shahrukh Khan, an actor who captivated the entire nation not just with his unconventional looks but with his extraordinary energy and talent. With Fauji 2, I hope to recreate history and connect with every Indian, especially the youth,” Sandip Singh was quoted as saying by India Today.
Singer Sonu Nigam has lent his voice to the title track of Fauji 2. The show features 11 songs, with music composed by Shreyas Puranik. Music directors Shashi Suman and Jazim Sharma have also contributed, with lyrics by Prashant Ingole, Mahimma Bhardwaj, and Abhendra Kumar Upadhyay.
Produced by Sandeep Singh and co-produced by Vikas Jain and Zafar Mehdi, Fauji 2 marks the series debut of film director Abhinav Pareek, who earlier directed Sab Moh Maaya Hai and A Wedding Story.
The show will air on Doordarshan and will broadcast in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Gujarati, Punjabi, and Bengali.
