b4, ibal khan was chosen to play the role of angad, ekta wanted amir ali(sameer in kggk) to play the role of angad. i would have loved it if amir played a role of angad, but i still love iqbal is play in the role. here's amir ali's interview and i'm goin to under line the part wen he says that ekta wanted him to play the role of angad.
Affable actor Amir Ali will be seen in Anjaan…. When A Stranger Comes Calling opposite Mehak Chehel; Raghu along with Isha Koppikar and Raakh where he joins the big league with Sohail Khan.
THRILLING ROLE: Amir Ali with Mehak Chehel in Anjaan
In an exclusive tte--tte with Hitlist, the actor talks about his journey to Bollywood.
How come the sudden plunge from television to Bollywood?
I took up films without any particular intention of shifting base. As an actor, I've been yearning for different kinds of roles and this is simply an extension or rather a growth in my career. More importantly, it's difficult to find people who trust in you and I'm fortunate to have won Hansal Mehta's confidence.
Aren't you happy with what you're doing on television?
FILMDOM CALLING: Amir Ali with Isha Koppikar in Raghu
It doesn't matter whether I'm acting for films or for soaps on television. I'm happy when I feel I've done justice to the character I play.
I'm definitely looking forward to my films, as they are now complete and ready for release.
Any disadvantages you faced for not hailing from a filmi family?
Because I am not from a film family, things have taken their own sweet time; I've been patient all these years waiting for the right kind of opportunity to come along my way. But this has evolved me as a more mature human being and has sharpened my skills as an actor.
How has been your journey so far?
It's been very encouraging. Ekta wanted to launch me in Kaisa Yeh Pyaar Hai as Angad. But I had already given date commitments to my producers and so I had to say no. I was in no position to give enough time for dailies. I was also offered a cameo in Farhan Akhtar's Lakshya, but I didn't take it up as I thought I deserved better.
Tell us about your role in Anjaan
I play the stranger in the film, who creates havoc when he knocks at the door of a married couple. The plot revolves around a single night and how things completely change within a matter of few hours.
I turn the household upside down, once I land up there. Mehek plays the homemaker and I leave a lasting impact in her life. It's a thriller and I'm not going to reveal the end.
Are you playing lead roles in the rest of the films?
Firstly, as a creative artist I don't compartmentalize roles as being lead, supporting or villainous. The character I play matters the most to me and I try executing it to the best of my capabilities.
What kind of preparations have you done to evolve as a good actor?
I strongly believe that preparations don't help an actor. I have be spontaneous, understand the needs of my character and above all, stay motivated so that I can take the character to greater heights.
For bagging roles, you have to constantly evolve and grow with each passing day. Most importantly, you get success when opportunity and destiny meet, no matter how much you slog.
What gives you more creative satisfaction—ads, television soaps or films?
Every day while facing the camera, I learn new things. So it's a creative process and you get a high when you think you've lived up to the expectations of your director. But definitely, films have given me more scope to prove my mettle.
What are your future plans?
I take every day as it comes. I don't plan for the future as such. I might even take up something in television; you never know.
