“The closest encounter I had with films in my childhood was sitting on the lap of my father at a shooting set, and he would say 'rain,' and it started raining, and then he would say 'song,' and people started dancing. I thought I was sitting on God's lap.”

Indian actor and producer

Fahadh Faasil, born Abdul Hameed Mohammed Fahad Fazil, is an Indian actor and producer who works mainly in Malayalam and Tamil films. He is known for his varied performances and is widely regarded as one of the leading actors in Indian cinema. His work has brought him major recognition, including a National Film Award, four Kerala State Film Awards, and four Filmfare Awards South. He is also among the highest-paid and most popular actors in Malayalam cinema, with a career built on roles that show range rather than repetition.