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The new Malayalam film has been praised b fans and critics alike in India
Actress Nazriya Nazim stars alongside actor-husband Fahadh Faasil in the hit Malayalam film, ‘Trance’, out in UAE cinemas now. Plus, Dubai boy Len Prasad talks about his experience working on the film
Indian National award-winning director Anwar Rasheed returns after seven years with this story led by Fahadh Faasil
In Trance, Faasil plays Viju Prasad, self-proclaimed motivational speake from Kanyakumari who is transforme and rechristened as Pastor Joshua Carlton — a miracle healer — by two business tycoons.
Following its release in Kerala last week, Trance has been receiving ruptures of appreciation for its bold content, stylish filmmaking and stellar performances. The film was shot in Kanyakumari, Mumbai, Kochi and Amsterdam.
In an email interview with tabloid, Faasil spoke about his Trance experience. How did you prepare for Trance?
I hardly do any kind of preparations before a shoot. My prep begins while shooting. It’s a combined effort of ev ryone on a set. I can never do it alone That’s when I get it, I guess.
With Trance, the biggest challenge was to sound like the character than look like it. The film was not based on anyone. So I wanted to make sure I didn’t resemble anyone and make it look as real as possible. I tried, I mean Mr Resul Pookutty and his team were very helpful on the location for live sound. I will always cherish everythin about this film.
This clearly is an intense role. What were the hurdles that you had to overcome while getting into the ski of Viju/Pastor?
I don’t handle crowds very well. Th most challenging part was to perform in front of 2,000 junior actors. But again that’s the joy of performing art By the end of the shoot, there was a connect between me and each one of them. I may not know all of them by name but each of them reacted to ‘action’. There was an evident give an take process happening.
Trance wasn’t easy. I can tell you about scenes that went on for days — almost all the scenes actually. But the hard work was for a new theatric experience. So I can’t complain. Ther is no shot I am satisfied with. I see on my mistakes. I am yet to get the right shot that will woo my filmmaker.
Viju is carrying a past trauma, I unde stand, so to bring out his mood swin did you talk to any psychologist?