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Month: November 2015
I have cut down on the number of movies: Asif
| I have cut down on the number of movies: Asif |
Social networking sites might be abuzz with Asif Ali’s projects but the actor tells us that he’s only committed to two films yet.
“I have actually cut down on the movies. There have been a lot of rumours about me signing a lot of projects and people have also released demo posters – but the truth is I only have two films,” he says.
The actor is currently shooting for Anuraga Karikkin Vellam and has a few schedules of Adventures of Omanakuttan left. On his next two projects, Asif tells us, “It’s too soon to talk about them as the script is still in the developmental phase.”
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My cousin was a huge support Asif Ali
| My cousin was a huge support: Asif Ali |
Before Asif Ali found a strong support system in his wife Zama, the actor’s cousin Atif was the bridge between his parents and his acting career.
“He was my biggest supporter within my family when I entered films. He was the one who used to give constant updates about me to parents,” says Asif, who is currently filming Anuraga Karikkin Vellam.
Within the industry, the actor says that Mammootty has been a guiding force in his career.
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Mammukka advised me to stay focused: Asif Ali
| Mammukka advised me to stay focused: Asif Ali |
Asif Ali is one of those actors who had to extensively face the ire of social media in his career. But during those tough times, what kept him strong was the support extended by megastar Mammootty.
“I don’t know how it happened, but he took a special interest and guided me when I was new in the industry,” says Asif. “From then on, I took the freedom and initiative to build that relationship and in a lot of ways it has helped me.”
Ask him how and Asif says, “I had gone through a phase in which people used to thrash me online for some of my movies. I was young and took it to the heart. One day I discussed it with Mammukka and he asked me to only focus on doing my job the best way possible and everything else would fall into place.”
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‘Iām confident I can win my audience back’ – Asif Ali
Actor Asif Ali whose career had been going through a lean patch has bounced back with renewed vigour with movies like Vellimoonga and Nirnayakam, the latest being Kohinoor. Putting on improved performances with each movie, the young actor thanks his family life for the new phase of his career.
We caught up with him on the set of his upcoming movie, Anuraga Karikkin Vellam, to talk about how marriage and fatherhood have changed him and the career challenges…
Que:- You found fame in your early 20s. Did that affect your career later on?
Ans:- I was someone who really wished to come into movies. Not only did that dream come true but also I could be part of movies by Shyamaprasad, Sibi Malayil, Joshiy and Sathyan Anthikad. My initial struggle was to keep that momentum going but I wasn’t that mature and was happy-go-lucky and carefree. Also, I didn’t have a cinema background and whatever I have learnt was after becoming part of the industry. So when someone narrated a script, I visualised it the best possible way but the end product was not necessarily the same. I made a lot of mistakes while choosing movies in the initial phase and whatever hits I got were accidental. I think my biggest problem was my over-enthusiasm to join the next movie as soon as I finish one. But those mistakes led me to realise that I don’t have to do movies unless they are worth it. It made me learn how to select movies. I am glad that I was part of movies like Honey Bee, Kili Poyi, Mosayile Kuthirameenukal and Nirnayakam.
Que:- Life and cinema after marriage…
Ans:- Before my wedding, life was only about movies. So once I started having a family life, it gave me perspective – professionally and personally. I made up my mind to allot a certain time to cinema and the rest to my family. Automatically, I was able to pick out the good movies from what I was offered.
Que:- It seems your personality changed after your wedding
Ans:- I became more systematic. Earlier even minor things used to bother me and I used to get distracted easily. Post my wedding, instead of living in the present, I have started making long-term plans. Now, I have someone with whom I can discuss everything that’s happening in my life. My wife Zama handles my daily expenses to my income tax returns. So, for me that’s a huge relief. It’s a big difference when you have someone to come home to. Every evening after I am done with my shooting, I go for a ride with her. That’s the sort of bond we have.
Que:-How are you enjoying fatherhood?
Ans:- I am deeply enjoying every moment of being a father. From day one of my son Adam’s life, I have been part of every stage of his growth. Last week he uttered his first words dada. I was overjoyed.
Que:-A lot of critics have lauded your role in the last movie Kohinoor, calling it your best yet.
Ans:- Fortunately for me, I keep getting that compliment after every movie of mine these days. After Bicycle Thieves released, people told me that was my best performance; they said the same thing after Mosayile Kuthirameenukal and Nirnayakam. So, for me those are pointers after each release, I am improving as an actor.
Que:- Does it mean that you are now finally confident to carry a movie on your own?
Ans:- I have always been confident. The problem has been with my selection. I am aware that the audience have lost faith in me. They don’t go to theatres now just because I am acting in a movie. It’s not something I did deliberately. However, I am confident I will earn their trust back. My efforts have always been to do that. Now I am sure about the movies that I want to do and you won’t see me following a safe formula.
Que:- Your next projects?
Ans:- I have Rajamma@Yahoo coming up next. I am also shooting for Anuraga Karikkin Vellam, which is sure to evoke memories of Salt ‘N Pepper. Biju Menon plays my dad, Asha Sharath my mom. After Honey Bee, I’m once again working with a young team in this movie and so there’s that freedom. It’s a family entertainer and I thought I really needed to do such a movie now. I have also finished 20 days of shoot of Adventures of Omanakuttan, which is a Bollywood style romcom. Apart from that I have only signed up for just two more movies.
Courtesy: The Times of India
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