“I Played a Fun-Filled Character in ‘Gayapadda Simham’ – Faria Abdullah
Actor Faria Abdullah shares her excitement about her role in the upcoming entertainer Gayapadda Simham, promising a laughter-packed cinematic experience for audiences.
Known for attempting unique entertainers, Tharun Bhascker is set to entertain audiences with Gayapadda Simham, directed by Kashyap Srinivas. The film also features Sree Vishnu in a special role. Presented by Pavan Sadineni, the movie is produced by Kalyan Chakravarthy Manthena, Bhanu Kiran Pratap, Vijay Krishna Lingamaneni, and Umesh Bansal under the banners of Saptaswa Media Works, POV Stories, and Zee Studios.
Alongside Faria Abdullah, the film stars Manasa Choudhary as the female lead, while J. D. Chakravarthy plays a crucial role. The promotional content has already generated strong buzz, and the film is all set for a worldwide theatrical release on May 1.
About Her Character
“I’m playing a cameo role named Shalini, who is a vlogger. There’s also a romantic track between my character and Tharun Bhascker’s role. Director Kashyap has written it in a very unique way. The entire universe and characters he has created are absolutely hilarious.”
She added that the story unfolds in multiple layers, with every character carrying importance. “My role has a strong comedic element, and the character writing itself is very funny. Audiences will feel like watching the film again.”
On Script Selection
“I usually say yes to a film if I like the story. This one felt very fresh and crazy when I heard it. I’m confident audiences will thoroughly enjoy it.”
Working with Tharun Bhascker
“Working with Tharun Bhascker was a lot of fun. His comic timing is next level. I couldn’t stop laughing even at his smallest expressions. I’ve seen the final output—it has come out wonderfully, and I strongly believe it will be a hit.”
About Sree Vishnu’s Role
“Sree Vishnu’s character is very interesting and has been designed brilliantly. Audiences are going to love it.”
About Co-star Manasa Choudhary
(Laughs) “She’s the girl who gave a hand… and I’m the girl who held it!”
On Director Kashyap Srinivas
“Kashyap’s sense of humor is very peculiar in a good way. He has blended action, romance, and comedy beautifully to create a hilarious film. He has also acted in the film, and both his direction and performance are impressive.”
Music and Production
“The music by Sweekar Agasthi is beautiful. I love all the songs, especially ‘Bride’ and ‘Jingala.’
We have four producers for this film, and all of them are creatively driven. You can clearly see the strong team effort in the film.”
Working with Multiple Filmmakers
“With people like Tharun, J.D., and Pavan involved, it was a great experience. We had many discussions ranging from films like Satya to Pelli Choopulu. J.D. sir shares very interesting insights. Everyone worked with full confidence in Kashyap.”
She also revealed that some scenes in the film are recreated versions, adding to the humor quotient.
Future Plans
When asked about doing a cameo with Dulquer Salmaan, she said, “I’d love to do a full-length film with him instead.”
On stepping into direction, she shared, “I’m planning to direct a film next year and am currently working on a few scripts.”
Upcoming Projects
Faria Abdullah has an exciting lineup ahead, including Bhagavanthudu, Sigma, and two more upcoming films. She also revealed that she is working on a project with Satyadev Kancharana.
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