Fahadh Faasil opens up about his accident, OTT release of Maalik, and seven years of marriage with Nazriya Nazim

By Bollywood Hungama News Network -

June 17, 2021 - 1:12 PM IST

Malayalam film actor Fahadh Faasil has gained recognition through his brilliant filmography in the recent past. While the actor has until now stuck to doing Malayalam language films he will soon be seen in Tamil and Telugu language films as well. Earlier this year, he had met with n accident while shooting for Malayankunju. On Thursday night, the actor shared a heartfelt note through his Facebook page. He said that he owed an explanation to his audiences and fans and went on to speak about the accident, the release of Maalik on OTT, his life with his wife and actor Nazriya Nazim.

Fahadh Faasil opens up about his accident, OTT release of Maalik, and seven years of marriage with Nazriya Nazim

Fahadh began his long note writing about his accident and how the doctors said it was a close one. “This may not be an appropriate time to write midst a life-threatening pandemic. Let me begin with the hope that all of us are fighting things the best way we can, now and ahead. I was also undergoing recovery from my accident I had during Malayankunju. So, in my calendar, the lockdown started from March 2. My doctors said it was ‘Close’. As a defence mechanism, my hands touched the ground before my face, which in 80% of the cases victims fail to do because of the trauma and depth of the fall. I was lucky I didn’t lose my presence of mind, my doctor added. There again, I was lucky with life for the Nth time (sic),” he wrote.

Further, he confirmed the release of the much-anticipated film Maalik on OTT. The film has been in the making for a long time and the makers were waiting to release the film in theatres. “With a heavy heart, the director, the producer, all the technicians and rest of us cast have opted for an OTT release for our very ambitious project, Maalik. Each and everyone associated with Maalik has put in over a year’s time to bring this project together. Unlike my recent OTT releases which were planned for home viewing right from the beginning, Maalik was designed for a theatrical experience and it was the only film I had ready when theatres would open to 100%. The decision has been collective and I personally request everyone to see it in the best interest of the film. In all honesty, I cannot wait for the theatres to regain normalcy but today every individual is fighting to regain normalcy in their respective space. At this point, all that I can take responsibility for is for an absolute fresh theatrical experience when I see you all in theatres next (sic),” he revealed.

Fahadh also mentioned his days in America after he failed at his debut film. He also said that even in America where he was studying his grades were falling and how he spent six years in America and came back home without a degree.

Fahadh further spoke about his life with actor Nazriya Nazim whom he proposed to while shooting for the hit film Bangalore Days. “7 years of Bangalore days bring back so many good memories. Falling head over heels for Nazriya, beginning of my journey with her. I asked her out over a handwritten letter and slipped a ring along. She didn’t say yes. But she didn’t say NO either!! I shot Bangalore days along with two other films. It’s just suicidal to shoot three films at

a time. I used to look forward to return to shoot Bangalore days. I loved being around Nazriya. But my thoughts were random. I don’t know if it sounds well now, but at that point, there was a lot Nazriya had to give up choosing me. It absolutely worried me and I kept fluctuating. It’s just when I thought it was all going to be over because I am not strong enough she said, ‘Hello, method actor, who do you think you are? It’s just one simple life. Pack your bags with everyone and everything you need,” he said.

“We have been married for seven years. Even now when I leave the TV remote in the bathroom, she asks with the same conviction, ‘Who do you think you are?’ 7 years of Bangalore days have given me a bit more than what I deserve. We work together. We spoil each other. We back each other. We are a team no matter what," he revealed.

“Pretty much all my small achievements are after I started sharing my life with Nazriya. I know for sure I didn’t do any of this alone. I wonder what my life would have been if Nazriya didn’t feel strong about us,” he added.

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