The 2016 film is a psychological thriller starring Shah Rukh Khan in a career-defining dual role: a world-famous superstar, Aryan Khanna, and his obsessive young lookalike, Gaurav Chandna. While many reviewers from The Guardian and IMDb praise it as one of Khan's best performances, it remains a divisive film due to its shift from a grounded character study to a high-octane action thriller. Film Review: Fan (2016)
The narrative follows (Shah Rukh Khan), a 20-something Delhi resident who bears a striking resemblance to his idol, Bollywood superstar Aryan Khanna (also played by Khan). Gaurav’s life is defined by his devotion to Aryan, which leads him to travel to Mumbai to meet the star on his birthday. fan 2016 filmyzilla
: Gaurav's obsession takes a dark turn when he brutally attacks a rival actor who had a spat with Aryan, thinking he is "helping" his hero. When Aryan finds out, instead of being grateful, he is horrified. He has Gaurav arrested and tells him sternly, "You are not my fan," refusing to give him even five minutes of his time. The 2016 film is a psychological thriller starring