Fawad’s role cut to size in Ae Dil Hai Mushkil

Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, caught in the crossfire between India and Pakistan ever since the Uri attack in September, has succumbed to all the social and political pressure — at least partially. After filmmaker Karan Johar broke his silence on the brouhaha after days of being badgered to shelve the release, we now learn that the film has been altered — in terms of Fawad Khan’s role that has been the bone of contention for the ire in the first place.

Turns out, his role has been considerably chopped, reducing it to a fleeting appearance. Not just that, the character he plays will no longer be Pakistani, but Indian.

Says a source, “As it is, Fawad had an extended cameo in the film. He plays the man who loves and leaves Anushka Sharma. Now his role is no more than a fleeting appearance.”

According to sources Fawad will be “in and out before the jingoistic brigade can warm up”.