Shah Rukh Khan’s 1989 TV serial Fauji will be returning with a reboot with fresh actors, the makers said in a press release on Tuesday. It will star Bigg Boss 17 contestant Vikas Jain in his fiction debut along with Gauhar Khan. Titled Fauji 2, the show will be produced by Sandeep Singh in collaboration with Doordarshan. It is helmed by Abhinav Pareek, known for making films like Sab Moh Maaya Hai (2023) and A Wedding Story.
Sharing his thoughts on the show, Sandeep said in a statement, “We are bringing back one of the greatest shows ever seen on television, but in a new and exciting version. The 1989 Fauji gave us Shah Rukh Khan, an actor who captivated the entire nation not just with his unconventional looks but with his extraordinary energy and talent. With Fauji 2, I hope to recreate history and connect with every Indian, especially the youth.”
The show will also feature 12 new actors from different parts of India, who have been chosen to play their respective roles.
The serial focuses on the trials, struggles, and camaraderie of army personnel and introduces new actors in pivotal roles. “It’s fascinating that the actors chosen to play these roles are, in real life, from the same states as their characters. We left no stone unturned in casting the right talent from across India,” Sandeep said.
He added, “We spent six months brainstorming to develop a story that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats. Unlike the usual television narratives, Fauji 2 has a unique storytelling style, which will be one of its highlights. The show is rich in emotion and will offer a close look at the lives of army personnel, their bonds despite cultural and religious differences, and their dedication to safeguarding the country. Fauji 2 is a tale of courage and inspiration.”
Navneet Kumar Sehgal, Chairman of Doordarshan said in the press release, "Fauji, one of our most prestigious shows, continues to rule hearts and it just had to come back for today's audiences. We are thrilled to bring Fauji 2 and can't wait for the audiences to experience the valour of our army officers, once again."
Sonu Nigam has lent his voice for the title track of the show. It will feature 11 songs, with music composed by Shreyas Puranik, Shashi Suman and Jazim Sharma and lyrics by Prashant Ingole, Mahimma Bhardwaj, and Abhendra Kumar Upadhyay.
Co-produced by Vikas Jain and Zafar Mehdi, Fauji 2 will air on Doordarshan and will be broadcasted in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Gujarati, Punjabi, and Bengali.