Fahadh Fazil: Lesser known facts

Actor Fahadh, who turns 32 today, is one of the best and the most unconventional actors the Malayalam film industry has ever had. His life has been a roller coaster ride. From not so successful debut to becoming the current heartthrob of Malayalam, Fahadh has come a long way. Let's take a look at some lesser known facts about Fahadh Fazil...

Marriage with Nazriya

Nazriya Nazim, the cutest and a new generation actress, married Fahadh on August 21, 2014. Fahadh's father director Fazil, broke the news to the media about their engagement. It was an arranged marriage. They both co-starred in the blockbuster movie Bangalore Days. The big age gap between both created a big buzz among their fans. Nazriya was 19 years old when she got married while Fahadh was 32 years old.

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Greatest comeback ever in Malayalam film industry

Fahadh's comeback was very unexpected. He debuted at the age of 19. After a sabbatical of nearly eight years, Fahad Fazil returned with the anthology film Kerala Cafe (2009) directed and produced by Director Renjith. Then there was no turning back. He gave back to back hits with Chhappa Kurish, Diamond Necklace, 22 Female Kottayam, Annayum Rasoolum and many more.

Longest on-screen kiss

Chappa Kurishu released in the year 2010 and was directed by Sameer Thahir. The kiss shared in this film is reportedly the longest kiss and the most intimate one in the history of Malayalam cinema. It created quite a stir between the viewers. But later it was accepted, as it was one of the most gripping moments of the movie.

Son of a director

It's not a usual sight to see a director's son turning into actor and attaining such great success. Director Fazil launched his son Fahadh with his directorial venture, which turned out to be a disaster. After a big gap, Fahadh relaunched himself with a bang. Fazil supported his son's decisions to act in films and the results can be seen now.

Unconventional looks

If we are told to imagine an actor's look, we think of a tall, dark handsome guy with a good physique and nice hair. Fahadh Fazil broke all the stereotypes of an actor's looks. He proved that nothing but talent is what matters. Despite being 5"6, he is still considered the hunk of M-town.

Educated abroad

There are not much film stars in Malayalam industry with qualifications from abroad. Except few like Prithviraj who completed his education from Australia and Dulquer Salmaan who did it from USA. Fahadh has a degree M.A. in philosophy from the University of Miami. After his debut film, he took a break from the industry and went to USA to complete his education.

New trendsetter of Malayalam

New wave films which started from the year 2010 is a Malayalam film movement, to focus on fresh and unusual themes and also new narrative techniques. Films of the new wave differ totally from conventional themes of the past two decades and introduced several new trends to the Malayalam industry. While the new generation formats and styles are deeply influenced by global and Indian trends, their themes are firmly rooted in Malayalam film lovers. Fahadh Fazil is one of the stars who shouldered this new wave with his unconventional films and different genres.

Alleged love affair with Andrea Jeremiah

According to reports, in an interview to a magazine in the year 2013, Fahadh openly admitted his love for actress-singer and co-star Andrea Jeremiah. However, Andrea denied any affair with the actor. The young actor, according to the magazine, said that it would take some time for the wounds to heal and to fall in love again. He has also mentioned in the interview that it was Andrea's music, sense of humour and intelligence that attracted him to her! This happened like for the first time, where an actor admitted his love for the actress and she totally denied it.

Highest paid young actor in Malayalam cinema

According to TopMovieRankings.com, heartthrob Fahadh Fazil have proved himself as the new sensation of the industry. He has a growing fan base in Kerala after back-to-back hits and off beat movies. Fahadh's current remuneration is reportedly Rs. 70 to Rs. 80 lac. He will surely get paid more in coming years as he has become one of the most bankable actors of Kerala. After top actors like Mammootty, Mohanlal, Dileep, Kunchako Boban and Prithviraj, comes the new sensation Fahadh.

Awards

Fahadh has won Kerala State Film Awards twice, he won the Best Actor award for Akam in the year 2011 and in 2013, he won the Best Actor award for Artist and North 24 Kaatham. Fahadh also won Filmfare Awards for Best Actor in a Leading Role (Male) for two consecutive years for 22 Female Kottayam (2012) and North 24 Kaatham (2013).