Here's why Fawad Khan left engineering to be an actor, and we are so happy about it!

By ANI
Published: August 14, 2016 10:00 AM IST

The actor will next be seen in the much anticipated Ae Dil Hai Mushkil along with Ranbir Kapoor, Aishwarya Rai and Anushka Sharma.

With looks as 'hot' as fire and millions of fans, he may be one of B-Town's most wanted star but the handsome Fawad Khan has recently revealed that acting to him was just a source to make money. Also Read - Mumtaz reveals all about her trip to Pakistan; shares Fawad Khan booked the entire restaurant for her

"I couldn't make money out of coding. I was a terrible computer engineer. I was down and I became an actor to make money," said the 34-year-old actor while accepting the best film award for his romantic drama Kapoor & Sons at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne. Also Read - Fawad Khan makes an appearance in yesteryear diva Mumtaz's Pakistan tour diaries; netizens say, 'Mashallah'

While his co-stars Alia and Sidharth were in America for the Dream Team Tour, the Khoobsurat actor was accompanied by Rishi Kapoor and the director of the flick. Also Read - Vivek Dahiya reveals why he was replaced by Fawad Khan in the Sonam Kapoor starrer Khoobsurat

"I think being honoured with this award, not just on this platform, but also on so many other Indian platforms, goes to show how much love and warmth there is in the audience all around the world," added Fawad in his thanksgiving speech.

The actor will next be seen in the much anticipated Ae Dil Hai Mushkil along with Ranbir Kapoor, Aishwarya Rai and Anushka Sharma.

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ByANI
Published: August 14, 2016 10:00 AM IST

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