Fardeen Khan says he ‘wasn’t ready’ when he made debut with Prem Aggan, jokes that it was a ‘bad decision’ to become an actor

Talking about his college experience, Fardeen said that he wasn’t sure what he wanted to do in those days, but “acting wasn’t my first choice.” “But looking back, I am glad it happened the way it did,” he added. He said that when he returned from the US, Feroz Khan was putting Prem Aggan together. When it was suggested that he cast his own son in the film, Fardeen found himself leading the project without any preparation. The actor acknowledged that he wasn’t ready, and should have prepared more before facing the camera.

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“In terms of experience, I definitely lacked it. My language wasn’t my strength. I was very raw in many ways, and when I look back, it’s something that I feel I should have given more time. I should have had more time to prep and practice and get some acting experience. I wish that I had that chance. I don’t think I was ready when I look back,” he said.

Fardeen stepped away from the movies in 2010, after appearing in the film Dulha Mil Gaya. He recently made a comeback with Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Heeramandi.