Farhan Akhtar pens observe for ‘Ms Marvel’ group, praises present for ‘aware inclusiveness’
By PTI
MUMBAI: Actor-filmmaker Farhan Akhtar on Tuesday mentioned he’s proud to be related to “Ms Marvel”, the upcoming Disney+ collection which he described as a “celebration of diversity”.
Ahead of the collection premiere on Disney+ Hotstar on Wednesday, Akhtar penned a observe of appreciation for the makers of “Ms Marvel” congratulating them for mounting a present that guarantees to convey a “pride of self-identity” to a number of younger youngsters within the Indian subcontinent.
“Ms Marvel”, a part of the blockbuster Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), is fronted by newcomer Iman Vellani who performs Kamala Khan aka Ms Marvel, a Pakistani-American teenager rising up in Jersey City.
“Tomorrow, 8th June, will see the release of the first episode of Ms Marvel on Disney+ and Disney+ Hotstar. This post is in appreciation of the creators, the directors and all those in front and behind the camera, who collaborated to make Ms Marvel what it is. It is in appreciation of Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy for her guidance through my days of working on it,” the multi-hyphenate persona wrote.
“Bad Boys for Life” helmers Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, a two-time Oscar winner within the documentary brief class, and Meera Menon, who has labored on exhibits like “The Walking Dead”, have directed the episodes of the collection.
“Ms Marvel” marks the Hollywood debut for Akhtar, identified for starring in movies like “Rock On”, “The Sky is Pink” and for steering options like “Don” and “Dil Chahta Hai”. He is claimed to be guest-starring on the present.
Commending Marvel Studios, owned by The Walt Disney Company, for its continued push for inclusion, the actor-filmmaker mentioned the collection is a “celebration of diversity”.
“It is in appreciation of Marvel. I’m proud to be part of their conscious inclusiveness. This show is a celebration of diversity and it certainly will bring joy and pride of self-identity to millions of young girls and boys of the sub-continent,” he added.
Akhtar, 48, additionally gave a shout-out to Vellani and mentioned the viewers will likely be impressed by the debutante’s efficiency.
“And last but not least, it is in appreciation of the wonderfully talented Iman Vellani. Be prepared to be thoroughly entertained and effortlessly charmed by her. Thank you and good luck, Team Ms Marvel,” he added.
“Ms Marvel” additionally options Pakistani stars Fawad Khan, Nimra Bucha, Aramis Knight, Saagar Shaikh, Rish Shah, Zenobia Shroff, Mohan Kapur, Matt Lintz, Yasmeen Fletcher, Laith Nakli, Azhar Usman, and Travina Springer.
The present will likely be out there in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam.
