Marvel Studio’s Ms Marvel released its first episode on Disney+Hotstar on Thursday (June 9). Like Black Panther and Shang-Chi and the Legend of Ten Rings, the entire cast of Ms Marvel is South Asian.
The show features actors Saagar Shaikh, Rish Shah, Zenobia Shroff, Mohan Kapur, Yasmeen Fletcher and Bollywood star Farhan Akhtar.
In a new clip released by Disney+Hotstar on Wednesday (June 8), Akhtar makes his first appearance. This is the first time a Bollywood actor has made an appearance in a MCU show.
Check out the clip here:
Akhtar was seen in robes, portraying the role of philosopher and heard saying 'what you seek, is seeking you'. On June 7, Akhtar also released a note on his Twitter account, thanking all of his co-stars.
Check out the note here:
In gratitude.. ❤️ #MsMarvel out tomorrow @disneyplus @DisneyPlusHS @Marvel pic.twitter.com/5nGb8rlx7J
— Farhan Akhtar (@FarOutAkhtar) June 7, 2022
Other than Akhtar, Pakistani actor Fawad Khan is expected to also make a special appearance in the show.
Ms Marvel is based on Kamala Khan’s journey to becoming Ms Marvel, the first Muslim South-Asian superhero in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Here is the official trailer of Ms Marvel:
The first episode of Ms Marvel has gained massive appreciation for its Muslim representation, its opening shots and its lead actor, Iman Vellani.
Here is what people are saying:
1. SHE IS LITERALLY KAMALA
Ms. Marvel episode 1 was REALLY good. Besides the power change (which i am still not a fan of) the entire episode was beautiful. The style looks incredible and so creative. Iman Vellani is LITERALLY Kamala. Excited to see what comes next! pic.twitter.com/RIQOHPUVEJ
— Patrick Nestor III (@PattyNest) June 9, 2022
2. IT MADE MY DAY
as a muslim marvel fan, the first episode of ms marvel made my day? #MsMarvel pic.twitter.com/vUhrZJZqIr
— ? (@hexxtechs) June 8, 2022
3. THE OPENING HITS DIFFERENT
can we all agree that #MsMarvel opening is hit different>>>> pic.twitter.com/9Xt99PunU0
— Joϟ • ia bc exam (@evansarendalle) June 8, 2022
Episodes are released weekly and the show is expected to have 6 episodes.