Mumbai: From his debut outing Tere Bin Laden to his upcoming film Kill Dil, Ali Zafar is taking slow and steady steps towards stardom. The actor, who was amongst the first lot of Pakistani actors trying their luck in Bollywood, is happy with the response of the audience and the industry.
“I think that every actor has his own journey. I do feel that the success of Tere Bin Laden paved way for Pakistani actors in Bollywood but I wouldn’t take credit for Fawad Khan’s success or any other actor’s success. I am happy that the audience is willing to accept Pakistani actors,” says Ali Zafar.
It also helps their image back home. “The fact that we are a part of an industry that is big and internationally recognised certainly adds to our popularity in Pakistan.” Was being a part of an ensemble cast in Kill Dil a daunting experience?
“I’ve worked with YRF in Mere Brother Ki Dulhan and have always admired Govinda as an actor. Yes, it was tough to match up to his timing. I’m aware of Ranveer Singh’s huge fan base. But that never made me insecure,” he says.
Ali Zafer also reveals that Aditya Chopra is one of his closest friends in India. “I have immense faith in Adi. I know that under his guidance I can never go wrong,” he says. The actor is confident that YRF will continue to offer him films as and when there is a suitable role for him. “I’m not under any contract with them. There is an unsaid and unwritten faith that we have in each other.”
