Exclusive: Zaid Darbar to make his acting debut

Zaid Darbar is set to make his acting debut with psychological thriller series Fangirl. Known for his popularity as a dancer and social media personality, Zaid, who is married to Gauahar Khan, will be seen in a darker role.

The vertical micro-drama on BULLET Microdrama app explores themes of obsession, social media facades and dangerous fantasies. A source informs, "Zaid plays Karan, a charismatic influencer hiding behind a carefully curated online persona, as a fan’s admiration spirals into a disturbing obsession. He has been prepping extensively for Fangirl, and the team is expected to roll with key sequences featuring him very soon. Since the show is rooted in the world of influencers and curated social media lives, the makers felt he naturally fit the part. Everyone involved is excited to see audiences discover a more intense and dramatic side to him through this project."







The series also stars Nyra Banerjee in a lead role alongside Abhyuday Pandeey and Arya Gautam. Zaid, son of composer Ismail Darbar and brother of choreographer-content creator Awez Darbar, is married to actress Gauahar Khan.Get the latest entertainment updates from the Times of India, along with the latest Hindi movies, upcoming Hindi movies in 2026 , and Telugu movies.”