Following the theatrical release of 'Nede Vidudala' last Friday, debut hero Asif Khan is feeling optimistic about the film's reception. His friends and well-wishers have been giving him positive feedback.
Asif Khan, a self-confessed fan of Victory Venkatesh, was inspired to pursue a career in film after watching Mahesh Babu's powerful entertainer 'Pokiri' in 2006. Recalling the impact the film had on him, Asif states, "That movie made me believe that I have to become someone like Mahesh Babu." His love for the industry and his passion for acting have brought him into the spotlight with his debut film 'Nede Vidudala'.
Despite his rural background (he grew up in a small village in the Kadapa district), Asif Khan did not let the pulls and pressures of the glamour world intimidate him. As a movie buff with a firm focus on his dream of becoming an actor, he remained determined to succeed in the industry.
With the goal of pursuing a career in the film industry, Asif Khan joined an engineering college in Hyderabad, where he hoped to balance his studies with his aspirations. However, despite his single-minded focus, his initial attempts to make inroads into the industry were unsuccessful. "After years of waiting, I decided to pursue my Masters in the US. While there, I also enrolled in an acting school in Washington DC, where I learned the basics of the craft," Asif says, reflecting on his journey.
Asif Khan has reportedly received offers from a couple of producers following the release of his debut film.
His next release, '919', is a direct-to-digital film, which is being produced by NRI Sandy Sai. Asif is looking forward to showcasing his talent in this new project.
