Fahadh Faasil, The Priced Possession Of Malayalam Film Industry

Fahadh Faasil is a luminary of the Malayalam film industry. A priced possession. ‘FaFa’ has carved out his name itself as a brand. His versatile and adroit performance has wooed the audiences to watch his movies. The actor knows how to live up the saying, “he ate and left no crumbs”, when it comes to acting. Fahadh possesses an aesthetic aura. His transition to titular and sinister roles are smooth and admirable, often leaving the audience spell bound. His ability to act with his eyes that speak louder than his words keep the movie mongers transfixed to his roles. His eyes communicate the character’s complexities with absolute ease.

Once when an interviewer asked Fahadh whether he gets worried about his films not doing well, with his signature humble smile, the star shot back that “I started with a failure”. The Pushpa star did his acting debut at the age of 20 in Kaiyethum Doorath. The film was a critical and commercial failure. It was a huge blow for the young star, who came from a family that is very familiar with the know hows of the cinematic world.

Fahadh is the son of a renowned Malayalam filmmaker Faasil, the director of Kaiyethum Doorath. The failure of the movie was a huge blow for both, especially Fahadh. he took break after the film and went abroad to study his Masters. He did his Masters in philosophy from University of Miami in US.

He came back and acted in Kerala Café in 2009, which was comprised of 10 short stories. Fahadh appeared in Mrityunjayam, a story revolves around a spooky Mana (ancestral house). He did a small but notable role in a few films after that.

Started on failure, Fahadh was not afraid to test the water and push his boundaries. Turning back, Fahadh’s journey can be labelled as an embodiment of the phrase ‘back with a bang’. In 2011, he appeared in Sameer Thahir’s directorial debut Chaappa Kurishu, in which he played Arjun, a grey shade character. Fahadh appeared in a lot of roles that deemed unconventional for a hero. His filmography is a string of heroes, anti-heroes and villain woven together beautifully. Even if the film in which he appeared may not have done well, Fahadh might have garnered acclaim for his brilliant performance.

The star won Kerala State Film Award for his performance in North 24 Kaatham. Fahadh did over 50 films, and it may not be wrong to claim that he was the best in all. His performance in Amen, Annayum Rasoolum, Maheshinte Prathikaram, Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum, Trance, Kumbalangi Nights, Joji, Malik, Pushpa: The Rise are to name a few of his films in which he ruled.

FaFa’ in quirky and sinister role is a top-notch thing to watch. The star possess talent in bewitching audience with his subtle yet deafening detailing to his characters, to the level the characters remain inked to audiences’ mind even if the film or plot line is forgotten.

The star is now getting ready for his next release Aavesham, which will hit silver screen on April 11. He appears as a titular gangster, Ranga. Reportedly, Aavesham is based on true events that happened in movie’s director Jithu Madhavan’s life. The story revolves around three college students who are bullied by their seniors. The trio decided to recruit a local goon from Bengaluru to help them hit back. Fahadh appears to be in his element portraying the screwy character Ranga with ease.