Soumyadipta Banerjee receives backlash for asking Fawad to "go back to Pakistan" following Uri attack. PHOTO: CHEFLINGTALES

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Fawad Khan has been readying himself lately for his upcoming venture with none other than Mahira Khan and Hamza Ali Abbasi for Bilal Lahsari-helmed Maula Jatt 2.The actor after making buzz across the border in an unusual role, in Karan Johar's Kapoor & Sons, decided to stick to his roots as he returned to the Pakistani film industry after arresting hearts much before his Bollywood debut - in Shoaib Mansoor's critically acclaimed directorial Khuda Kay Liye.However, looks like the actor is all set to mark his debut in Hollywood!A famous Indian film critic and entertainment journalist, Rajeev Masand said that the actor is currently looking for opportunities in Hollywood.Writing in his column in Open Magazine , the writer alleged, "In light of the fact that there just haven’t been too many good enough film roles coming his way in Pakistan — not to mention any hopes of a promising career in Hindi films went up in smoke after the Ae Dil Hai Mushkil controversy last year — it appears Fawad Khan may be headed for the United States in pursuit of quality work."He went on to add, "Reportedly, the 35-year-old star has confided in friends and former collaborators in Mumbai that he is exploring his options in the West; he’s already signed on with an agent in Hollywood and has begun reading scripts.""He is believed to have told friends that he doesn’t see much of a challenge in continuing to work in tele-serials back home, and will move to Los Angeles as soon as he’s zeroed in on his first project," wrote Masand.Well, if that is indeed the case, that’s exciting news for all Fawad Khan fans. Isn’t it?And he shall undoubtedly slay in Hollywood!The Express Tribune is currently waiting for a comment from the actor himself.Have something to add to the story? Share it in the comments below.