The closest encounter I had with films in my childhood was sitting on the lap of my father at a shooting set, and he would say ‘rain,’ and it started raining, and then he would say ‘song,’ and people started dancing. I thought I was sitting on God’s lap.
FAHADH FAASILMy thought process is in Malayalam. So, every time I have to work outside Malayalam, the process is a little stressful. I have to translate my Malayalam thoughts into English and back to Tamil.
More Fahadh Faasil Quotes
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Failure is part and parcel of the process of experimenting with roles and films.
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It feels good to hear good things about yourself.
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People often ask whether marriage has changed me. I didn’t marry because I had to change.
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I’ve always wanted to do a role based on a real-life person.
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When I listen to a basic thought, I try to visualise the cinema in it. Sometimes it is dark, sometimes boyish, sometimes amateurish. It is a trial and error method. But the bottom line is that I want to entertain the audience.
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I try to choose characters that don’t remind the audience of my previous roles. I make a conscious effort for that.
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The only thing my famous last name got me was a foothold in the industry. That was the easy part. The biggest problem is survival. As Fazil’s son, I am expected to know everything – acting, dancing, horse riding… I am not trained in all these, and I don’t think I ever will be.
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My films may not have a great opening, but I am not bothered about it. Whatever the numbers be, I want those viewers who come for my films to be excited about watching the movie.
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Most of the films that I do help me learn something.
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My thought process is in Malayalam. So, every time I have to work outside Malayalam, the process is a little stressful. I have to translate my Malayalam thoughts into English and back to Tamil.
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I often see only my mistakes. I always feel I could have done better. Every artist goes through it.
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What I look for in a project is whether the storyline excites me.
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For me, ‘Diamond Necklace’ is a commercial attempt, as it has songs and glamour.
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I think it would be a dream for any actor to play someone like Changampuzha.
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I want the audience to watch my films, and that is what I value more than any awards.
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