It’s the failure of my debut film which made me an actor, which made me want to succeed in the industry. But that doesn’t mean I regret whatever choices I’ve made over the years. No, not even ‘Kaiyethum Doorathu!’
FAHADH FAASILIt’s the failure of my debut film which made me an actor, which made me want to succeed in the industry. But that doesn’t mean I regret whatever choices I’ve made over the years. No, not even ‘Kaiyethum Doorathu!’
FAHADH FAASILIt is easier to produce a film on your own than convincing another person to come on board.
FAHADH FAASILWhat I look for in a project is whether the storyline excites me.
FAHADH FAASILIf I do a film, I go to the place where it is based on, interact with people, and then, I believe, you pick up things without you even noticing.
FAHADH FAASILThe 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.
FAHADH FAASILI thoroughly enjoyed shooting for ‘Velaikkaran,’ and I made a great friend in Sivakarthikeyan during the process. Also, it was wonderful working with director Mohan Raja. I have not seen a director who takes so much effort to get things the best way possible.
FAHADH FAASILI wasn’t really sure about the kind of films I wanted to be a part of. That’s when I saw ‘Aaranya Kaandam.’ I was stunned; it was such a stylish film.
FAHADH FAASILI want my films to do the talking. I feel if people have to understand me better, I should do more good films. I just want them to know me through my films.
FAHADH FAASILWhen 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.
FAHADH FAASILFor me, ‘Diamond Necklace’ is a commercial attempt, as it has songs and glamour.
FAHADH FAASILI’m not a person who goes out of my way to change my look. I like my characters to look as natural as possible.
FAHADH FAASILI don’t know how to be professional. But I always enjoy what I do.
FAHADH FAASILLet me make something clear: I can’t do anything in particular to make others laugh. I do what is necessary for a character. The body language of the character may make others laugh.
FAHADH FAASILI’ve done only things I’ve liked, and I’m happy that others have liked them, too. I hope it keeps going that way. But l would never want to do films which please just one set of audience; they should connect with everyone.
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.
FAHADH FAASILOffscreen, I’m a private person. I’m shy and don’t know how to face the public.
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