Fahadh Faasil

I don't know how to be professional. But I always enjoy what I do.

As an actor, you create a character from your understanding of what you have heard and your observations. Eventually, every film is an extension of the images that I have seen or what I have heard or read somewhere.

If 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.

Offscreen, I'm a private person. I'm shy and don't know how to face the public.

People expect star kids to be perfect - horse-riding, fighting.

I want my films to make money first. Awards and all can come later.

Whenever I have really enjoyed being part of a film, it has worked well for me.

People know me through my characters. I don't think they have any idea about the individual that I am. They know I am a director's son, and I am married to an actress.

When I am with my friends, I am comfortable.

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.

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!'

I'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.