Zaid Darbar, widely recognized as a dancer and social media personality, is all set to make his acting debut with the psychological thriller series Fangirl. The vertical micro-drama, available on the BULLET app, delves into themes of obsession, the facades of social media, and dangerous fantasies. Zaid, who is married to actress Gauahar Khan, will be seen in a darker role that contrasts with his usual public persona.
Plot and Character Details
According to a source close to the production, Zaid plays Karan, a charismatic influencer who hides behind a carefully curated online persona. The story follows how a fan's admiration spirals into a disturbing obsession. The source adds, "He has been prepping extensively for Fangirl, and the team is expected to roll with key sequences featuring him very soon. Since the show is rooted in the world of influencers and curated social media lives, the makers felt he naturally fit the part. Everyone involved is excited to see audiences discover a more intense and dramatic side to him through this project."
Cast and Crew
The series also stars Nyra Banerjee in a lead role, alongside Abhyuday Pandeey and Arya Gautam. Zaid, son of composer Ismail Darbar and brother of choreographer-content creator Awez Darbar, is married to actress Gauahar Khan. The production team is confident that this project will showcase a new dimension of Zaid's talent.
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