Malayalam Star Fahadh Faasil Turns Down Iñárritu Film Over Accent Concerns

In a recent interview, acclaimed Malayalam actor Fahadh Faasil disclosed that he had been offered a role in a film directed by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Alejandro González Iñárritu. Iñárritu, known for masterpieces like 'Birdman' and 'The Revenant', had even connected with Fahadh over a video call to discuss the opportunity.

However, Fahadh ultimately decided to turn down the offer. The primary reason, he revealed, was his accent. Iñárritu had informed Fahadh that he would need to stay in the US for around four months to undergo training to fix his accent, and this training would be unpaid. While many actors may have seized the chance, Fahadh did not feel the "fire" to put in so much effort solely for the sake of altering his speech.

Instead of lamenting the missed opportunity, Fahadh expressed deep gratitude for the "magic" that Malayalam cinema has brought to his life. He stated, "All the magic in my life has happened here. If any change is to happen, I want it to happen here itself. I don't feel the need to go outside Kerala in search of that change or magic."

Fahadh's decision has sparked a mix of admiration and debate among his fans. While some believe he should have taken the plunge with Iñárritu, many others have applauded his perspective, arguing that Malayalam cinema is already creating world-class films.