Pihu gained about 20 kgs for her role, similar to Bhumi Pednekar, who gained weight for her debut 'Dum Laga ke Haisha' and has earlier expressed her admiration for the actress.
Talking about her debut Pihu said, "I have grown up watching Hindi films and have always dreamt of being on the big screen. There was an undying spirit and passion in me to achieve what I always dreamt through hard work and consistency, no matter how tough or long the journey will be. There are struggles and low phases in every profession and there are times you doubt yourself, but eventually your decision and love will get you where you want to be. My debut film Fanney Khan sure has opened doors for me but I know I have a long way to go, in achieving what I have always wanted."
Focusing on the relationship between father and daughter played by Anil Kapoor and Pihu Sand respectively, a one of its kind musical comedy, Fanney Khan is a story about a father who wishes to fulfill the dreams of his daughter becoming a star performer while battling fat shaming.
It is after 17 years Anil Kapoor and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan are coming together for a film.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan plays a singing sensation in the film. Rajkummar Rao will be portraying the love interest of Aishwarya in the film.
Fanney Khan is Atul Manjerekar's debut film as a director.
Gulshan Kumar, T-Series and Virendra Arora present, A Film by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra Pictures. In Association with Anil Kapoor Film & Communication Network. Produced by Bhushan Kumar, Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra & Anil Kapoor. Produced by P.S. Bharathi, Rajiv Tandon & Krishan Kumar. Produced by Kussum Arora & Nishant Pitti. Fanney Khan is directed by Atul Manjrekar. The film is all set to release on 3rd August 2018.
