# Anirrudh Rawal debuts in Awarapan 2, mentored by Naseeruddin Shah 2026-08-19T12:38:02+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Anirrudh Rawal, son of actor Paresh Rawal, is set to make his big-screen debut in the upcoming film Awarapan 2. He has been mentored by veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah for his role. The film also stars Disha Patani. Anirrudh's character, Sikander, is autistic by birth and finds refuge in his sister Zoya, played by Patani, who protects him from a gangster father and a poisonous younger brother. ## Indian Opinion Analysis The casting of a star kid with a disability role puts focus on representation in Bollywood. Autism portrayals have a mixed record in Indian cinema, the film's treatment of Sikander's character will be watched closely. The involvement of Naseeruddin Shah as a mentor adds acting pedigree. Paresh Rawal's son entering the industry follows a pattern of second-generation actors, though box-office success is never guaranteed. The film's release date is yet to be announced. ## Coverage - ndtv.com Leads with casting and mentorship detail, no overt spin. This story was synthesised by AI from the source linked above. Tags: Anirrudh Rawal, Awarapan 2, Bollywood, Disha Patani, Naseeruddin Shah, Paresh Rawal Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/anirrudh-rawal-debuts-in-awarapan-2-mentored-by-naseeruddin-shah/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/anirrudh-rawal-debuts-in-awarapan-2-mentored-by-naseeruddin-shah/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes. How this brief was made: an AI model read the report linked above and wrote this summary and analysis, which were published automatically. Published briefs are sampled every hour by an automated quality check; the editor verifies its findings and approves corrections, and corrected briefs carry a dated correction line. We do no original reporting. Methodology: https://indianopinion.org/ai-use-policy/