Anupama Chopra engages in an insightful chat with Fahadh Faasil, exploring various facets of his career and personal reflections. They delve into his recent film "Aavesham" and his portrayal of the character Ranga. Fahadh reflects on the influence of "Pushpa" on his career and discusses his journey as a pan-Indian star, sharing bonds with fellow actors like Vicky Kaushal and Rajkummar Rao.

00:00 - In conversation with Fahadh Faasil

00:51 - Tapping into summoning the unhinged intensity

03:58 - Does Fahadh ever scare himself while doing dark scenes?

05:45 - Ranga’s towel dance, and shedding the vanity

08:45 - Did Fahadh get a “Noble warrior” type tag for Aavesham too?

10:23 - The banger year Malayalam cinema’s having, but women being non-existent

12:06 - Re-defining the “hero” in Malayalam Cinema

15:01 - Deflecting the Pan-Indian tag, and being friends with actors from Bollywood

22:42 - Chatter around Fahadh being the highest paid villain, and money being a factor

25:30 - “I came back to do two films, and go back”

26:42 - Nazriya still sending him to get milk

28:27 - “The complexity of success, and the nobility in failure”

Fahadh Faasil Interview with Anupama Chopra | Aavesham | Film Companion