Impo, Asim’s physical appearance sort of restricts him from mainstream target audience on Hindi GEC and Bollywood. He could fit niche web series/ad narratives. Anything can change with destiny, ofcourse, and I’m just stating my feel on the pulse. He reminds me of the predicament of say an Urvashi Rautela who feels too good ( and a misfit) for mainstream Bollywood- the ramp would be her best platform.
Have you seen this year’s Ace of Space winner Salman? Now he I feel would invite more mainstream eyeballs than Asim.
Interesting take but I don't know if his looks are a disadvantage,
1) First, he's nothing special looking. Pretty average looking guy with a nice physique but below average height, especially for a model.
2) Second, the country has taken a liking to some very extreme looks(from the accepted norm) like a Imam so not sure if Asim would be an issue.
But I see what you're saying.