Ms. Marvel: Farhan Akhtar will appear in Episode 4, Episode 5, or both

Farhan Akhtar will be seen in Ms. Marvel episode 4 and/or episode 5, revealed the 48-year-old actor-director. Akhtar’s presence in the latest Marvel Cinematic Universe series – which also marks his Hollywood debut – was already known, but now we have a better idea of ​​when we can expect to see him. On Tuesday, Akhtar revealed that he worked with director Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy on Ms. Marvel. Given Obaid-Chinoy is at the helm Ms. Marvel Episode 4 and Episode 5 — airing June 29 and July 6, respectively, on Disney+ and Disney+ Hotstar — it’s natural to infer that Akhtar is part of one or more of those episodes. Akhtar has an undisclosed guest role on Ms. Marvel.

“This message is an acknowledgment of the creators, directors and all those in front and behind the camera, who have collaborated to make Ms. Marvel what it is,” Akhtar wrote in a Twitter post on Tuesday. “This is in thanks to Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy for her guidance throughout my days working on it. This is in tribute to Marvel. I’m proud to be a part of their conscious inclusivity. This show is a celebration of the diversity and it will certainly bring joy and pride to (sic) identity to millions of young girls and boys of the subcontinent. And last but not least is in tribute to the wonderfully talented Iman Vellani. Prepare to be thoroughly entertained and effortlessly charmed by her.

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Akhtar isn’t the only Indian or Pakistan-based actor to feature on Ms. Marvel. Mohan Kapur – who has previously voiced Doctor Strange in the Hindi dubs of the MCU films – plays Yusuf Khan, the father of titular protagonist Kamala Khan (Iman Vellani). Fawad Khan (Kapoor & Sons) stars as Hasan, while veteran Samina Ahmad plays Sana. No word on who these characters yet. Ms. Marvel also has undisclosed roles for Mehwish Hayat (Punjab Nahi Jaungi), Alyy Khan (A Mighty Heart) and Nimra Bucha (2015’s Manto). And of course, the majority of the cast is comprised of actors of South Asian descent, given that the new MCU series is set in New Jersey’s Muslim Pakistani community.

Ms. Marvel is now streaming on Disney+ and Disney+ Hotstar. You can catch Akhtar in Ms. Marvel episode 4 on June 29, and/or Ms. Marvel Episode 5 on July 6. Akhtar’s casting was first revealed in early May.