Faissal who has earlier worked as an assistant director on successful movies like Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak and Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikander in a statement said, “My mother always kept telling me that I’ll do well as a director and I am sure she will be pleasantly surprised with my decision.”
The 53-year-old actor was seen acting in Mela alongside brother Aamir Khan. The action-thriller Factory features Roaleey Ryan, Raj Kumar Kanojya, Ribbhu Mehra and Sharad Singh. The movie is expected to hit theatres in early 2020.