New Delhi: Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan’s first-ever major project was Fauji, which was aired on Doordarshan in 1989. As Shah Rukh’s popularity grew and he became the top star of Indian cinema, a few times he spoke about it. With the emergence of social media, we all have seen glimpses of the show in our feeds.
Now, you can re-live or witness Shah Rukh Khan’s charisma in his first major project, Fouji. If you are wondering how then let us tell you that it is set to be re-released on national television. Yes, you read that right! Let’s delve into more details!
Fauji release date
Shah Rukh Khan’s Fauji will re-air on the DD National channel from October 24 onwards. The 13 episodes will air every Monday to Thursday. Doordarshan’s Director General, Kanchan Prasad, said in a statement that Shah Rukh Khan’s Fauji is a “timeless classic that continues to resonate with audiences”. Ahead of Fauji 2 which was recently announced, it’s team to refresh our memories of the 1989 show Fauji.
Fauji storyline
Fauji is directed by Raj Kumar Kapoor. It narrates the story of a new set of recruits at an Indian Army commando regiment, who begin their training to become commandos in the Indian Army. The 13-episode series shows the daily struggles of the new recruits including physical training, punishments, and pranks that they play on each other. The show marked Shah Rukh Khan’s debut in television. In the show, he plays the role of Lt. Abhimanyu Rai.
Fauji cast
Apart from Shah Rukh Khan, the show also features Rakesh Sharma as Major Vikram Rai, Manjula Avtar essays the role of Captain Madhu Rathore, and Amina Shervani as Kiran Kochar. The 13-episode series also features Sanjay Taneja, Jayshree Arora, Vishwajeet Pradhan, and Vikram Chopra, among others.
Shah Rukh Khan’s rise to fame after Fauji
After Fauji, Shah Rukh Khan appeared on Circus, followed by Idiot, Wagle Ki Duniya and the film, In Which Annie Gives It Those Ones. He made his Bollywood debut with the 1992 film, Deewana, also starring Rishi Kapoor and Divya Bharti. The film was a big break for Shah Rukh Khan, which made him an overnight star. Since then, there has been no stopping for King Khan.
