Social media star Faisal Shaikh aka Mr Faisu made his performing debut with Bang Baang – The Sound of Crimes. The action-packed drama started streaming on January 25 on ALTBalaji and ZEE5, and has Mr Faisu teaming up with good friend Ruhii Singh.
After discovering immense reputation on brief video app TikTok, Faisu confessed that taking on a full fledged performing function did give him chilly toes. However, the younger star labored laborious on his expertise to make a powerful debut.
In an unique chat with indianexpress.com, Mr Faisu spoke concerning the expertise and problem of being part of Bang Baang, and why he desires to do solely ‘clean’ initiatives.
Excerpts from the dialog…
What made you select Bang Baang as your performing debut?
This was a giant alternative for me to play the lead, and given the attain the platform has, I had all of the extra causes to say sure. I couldn’t let this opportunity slip off my hand. However, when the supply got here to me throughout the lockdown, I used to be actually nervous. I’ve at all times labored on 15-30 second content material and never used to lengthy format. And right here was a present, that totally revolved round me. I needed to shine myself and thus began taking workshops and labored on my expertise for 5 months earlier than beginning shoot. That actually boosted my confidence.
You additionally appear to flaunt a chiseled physique within the present. Did you’re employed laborious in your physique too?
Since gyms had been closed that point, I used to be left with no possibility however to exercise at residence. I saved myself lively all through and did no matter I may to keep up my physique and physique.
How would you describe Raghu?
Raghu is fearless, fashionable, chilled out and likewise humourous. He is calm, composed and really clever. He is at all times a step forward from everybody. Raghu, although has a serious difficulty – he at all times finally ends up on the mistaken place and on the mistaken time. Whenever one thing mistaken is about to occur, Raghu arrives there to get additional embroiled within the mess.
Tell us about your expertise while you gave your first shot.
So I shot the teaser first, which went fairly nicely. When we began the rehearsals for the present, I used to be very scared. I didn’t know the story very nicely then, and was discovering laborious to tackle a brand new character. With time, as I began sinking my enamel deeper into the half, I gained confidence. I keep in mind, for a couple of hours on the primary day on the set, I didn’t even know what was taking place. But the group actually supported me, and helped me out. My director Shraddha Pasi ma’am was the sweetest. She realised my fears and instructed me that she doesn’t need me to develop into Raghu slightly, she desires Raghu to develop into Faisu. That did the trick and I may lastly get pleasure from it.
You additionally appear to have numerous motion sequences. Did you get pleasure from performing it?
I beloved each second of it. I need to additionally add that I carried out every stunt myself, and didn’t let a dupe for use. We shot numerous the motion scenes in Udaipur, and it was a blast. I additionally injured myself and was in horrible ache whereas trying a soar from a peak. But after I watched it play out, I feel all of it was simply price it.
You and Ruhii are associates and even labored collectively earlier. Did that usher in a way of consolation at work?
Of course it was such reduction to have her round. Let me share a really fascinating co-incidence that occurred with us. When I used to be nearly finalised for Bang Baang, I used to be on the cellphone with Ruhii, and instructed her about this challenge. She instructed me that she has additionally been provided one thing comparable. And once we shared extra particulars, we discovered it was the identical present. It was a cheerful shock for each of us, and we actually loved working collectively.
You have largely acquired love from followers in your work. Given that is one thing new you’re doing, was there any apprehension about criticism which will come your approach?
I’d like to get suggestions from everybody about my efficiency. And if somebody feels I didn’t stand as much as their expectations, I’d need to work tougher in my subsequent challenge and attempt to win them over.
How a lot did you get pleasure from performing, and is that what you need to do in life?
Honestly, it has at all times been a dream to see myself on the large display screen as an actor. I’m actually comfortable and excited that I obtained to make my debut with such an incredible collection. Even my followers have been urgent me lengthy to take up one thing. I’d like to do extra movies and even some good net collection after Bang Baang.
Given you even have numerous younger followers, do you are feeling a way of duty whereas selecting up a challenge?
Absolutely. I need to at all times do one thing that your complete household can sit and watch collectively. And therefore, I need to keep away from daring content material. I need to do clear leisure in order that my followers, from all age teams can get pleasure from it.
Lastly, what can we count on from Bang Baang?
I’m positive all of you’ll undoubtedly just like the collection. It has all the weather of being an entertainer. From brotherhood, romance, comedy, motion to innocence, there’s one thing for everybody. Also, it has a really intriguing storyline and isn’t a brainless motion drama. I can confidently say, you guys is not going to waste your time watching Bang Baang.
