Pathaan (Indian spy character)
Pathaan | |
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YRF Spy Universe character | |
First appearance | Pathaan (2023) |
Last appearance | Tiger vs Pathaan (2026) |
Created by | Siddharth Anand Shridhar Raghavan Abbas Tyrewala |
Portrayed by | Shah Rukh Khan |
Born | 1968 |
In-universe information | |
Gender | Male |
Occupation | R&AW agent |
Affiliation | Joint Operations and Covert Research, Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW) Indian Army (former) |
Significant other | Rubina (fictional character) |
Home | Delhi |
Nationality | Indian |
Pathaan is a fictional Indian spy (RAW agent) appearing in the Pathaan film series and other films of the YRF Spy Universe, an Indian cinematic universe.[1][2] He is portrayed by Indian actor Shah Rukh Khan. The character first appeared in Pathaan (2023) and will appear again in Tiger 3 (2023), War 2 (2025) and Tiger vs. Pathaan (2026).[3][4][5] The character has gained a cult fan following.[6]
Background[edit]
Pathaan was born in 1968. He created Joint Operations and Covert Research (J.O.C.R), a sub-division of R&AW, that recruits those Indian spies who retired before time, because of some injury or emotional trauma.[7][8][9] Rubina Mohsin, a Pakistani Inter-Services Intelligence agent, is his love interest whom he met during a mission in Spain and Moscow.[10] He is a friend of Tiger and Kabir, other fictional Indian spies in the YRF Spy Universe, portrayed by Salman Khan and Hrithik Roshan respectively.[11][12]
References[edit]
- ↑ "Pathaan Movie Review: Shah Rukh Khan roars as this actioner has all ingredients of a BONAFIDE BLOCKBUSTER". PINKVILLA. 2023-01-25. Retrieved 2023-09-23.
- ↑ "YRF to unveil new 'spy universe' logo with Pathaan trailer". PINKVILLA. 2023-01-07. Retrieved 2023-09-23.
- ↑ "Tiger 3 First Poster OUT: Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif are deadlier than ever; fans can't keep calm". PINKVILLA. 2023-09-02. Retrieved 2023-09-23.
- ↑ "EXCLUSIVE: Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan give thumbs up to Tiger vs Pathaan; Filming begins in March 2024". PINKVILLA. 2023-09-16. Retrieved 2023-09-23.
- ↑ "War 2 EXCLUSIVE: Jr NTR's character to have negative shades, Deets inside". PINKVILLA. 2023-05-17. Retrieved 2023-09-23.
- ↑ "Tiger, Pathaan, Kabir, Zoya, Rubai could be seen together in future spy films, teases writer Shridhar Raghavan". Hindustan Times. 2023-02-02. Retrieved 2023-09-23.
- ↑ "EXCLUSIVE: Will Shah Rukh Khan's Pathaan, Hrithik Roshan's Kabir unite in the future? Siddharth Anand reveals". PINKVILLA. 2023-02-03. Retrieved 2023-09-23.
- ↑ "EXCLUSIVE: 'John Abraham's character warrants a prequel': Siddharth Anand on Pathaan, War 2 and Spy Universe". PINKVILLA. 2023-02-01. Retrieved 2023-09-23.
- ↑ "Katrina Kaif aka Zoya drops a hint on Pathaan's 'Dangerous' mission; Deepika Padukone REACTS". PINKVILLA. 2023-01-25. Retrieved 2023-09-23.
- ↑ "Rubina Vs Zoya! Deepika Padukone, Katrina Kaif to headline YRF spy universe film? Pathaan writer hints". TimesNow. 2023-03-01. Retrieved 2023-09-23.
- ↑ "Tiger 3: Did you know Shah Rukh Khan's scene with Salman Khan has taken 6 months of planning?". PINKVILLA. 2023-03-09. Retrieved 2023-09-23.
- ↑ "EXCLUSIVE: Hrithik Roshan to join Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan in Spy Universe after War 2". PINKVILLA. 2022-01-29. Retrieved 2023-09-23.
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