Wasim Akram set to make much-awaited film debut

Former cricketer to star in comedy film opposite heartthrob Fawad Khan

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Former cricket team captain Wasim Akram. Photo: File

World-cup winning former pacer of Pakistan cricket team Wasim Akram is set to make his acting debut in an upcoming film being produced by actor and host Faisal Qureshi, according to a report published by Arab news publication Gulf News

Akram will star along with a star-studded cast in the film called Money Back Guarantee. The cast include Fawad Khan, Gohar Rasheed, Mikaal Zulfiqar and Kiran Malik, among others.

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Gulf News claims that Qureshi is also trying to rope in actress Mahira Khan for a special appearance in the film. The film is rumored to a comedy, with all actors reportedly very happy about the script. 

Both Qureshi and Akram have previously worked together on a number of TV commercials. The Arab publication also noted that Akram and Khan might be starring opposite each other in the film. 

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Earlier this month, Kahin Deep Jalay, the latest offering by Geo TV, opened to enormous praise from the audience with ratings soaring through the skies shortly after the first episode went on-air.

The drama serial has racked up massive acclaim with the high ratings being proof enough as the figures surge after the first episode went on-air. The drama encircles the tale of a female protagonist named Rida