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.
FAHADH FAASILRoles don’t fascinate me. It is the narrative, the screenplay that is fascinating.
More Fahadh Faasil Quotes
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It is easier to produce a film on your own than convincing another person to come on board.
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I trust my directors to see me through, for I don’t consider myself as a natural actor – or a good one at that.
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When I choose the scripts, all I look forward to is an impressive narration.
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For me, ‘Diamond Necklace’ is a commercial attempt, as it has songs and glamour.
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I believe that anyone with a bit of guidance can act.
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All I want to do is to make movies that are appealing to people.
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I like to laugh and to make people laugh.
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Mistakes happen, and then you try to overcome those. I like that process.
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I don’t expect to win awards while working in films.
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Failure is part and parcel of the process of experimenting with roles and films.
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The five directors in ‘5 Sundarikal’ experimented, and it was a very personal exercise. Amal, Anwar, Aashiq, and Sameer have done things that they have never done before. Debutant Shyju has also made a beautiful film.
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I don’t know how to be professional. But I always enjoy what I do.
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There are two kinds of films: the ones that are devoid of logic but can still hijack the audience, and those that can win them over with logic. Both kinds can succeed, and I like to work in both.
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Let 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.
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I have always maintained that the audience should take a call on this. Its up to them to decide whether they want to see a pirated version or not. They should understand the effort and amount of hard work that go into a film.
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