Nazriya on Acting, Marriage & Movies | InFocus | THR India

Vishal Menon sits down with Nazriya Nazim for an intimate conversation about her journey in cinema, her approach to acting, and her return to the Malayalam screen with her latest film "Sookshmadarshini." The actress opens up about her natural relationship with the camera, her unique process as a performer, and how she selectively chooses her projects. In this candid discussion, Nazriya reflects on her evolution as an actor since her breakthrough roles in films like "Bangalore Days" and "Ohm Shanthi Oshaana," her collaboration with husband Fahadh Faasil, and her experiences as a producer. She shares fascinating insights about her instinctive approach to character development, her aversion to method acting, and how she draws inspiration from real people for her roles. From her perspective on the film industry to her refreshingly honest take on fame and success, this conversation reveals the person behind the performer. Vishal Menon explores how Nazriya's infectious energy and authenticity have made her one of Malayalam cinema's most beloved stars, while discussing her upcoming film "Sookshmadarshini" with Basil Joseph, directed by MC Jithin. 00:00 Introduction 00:38 Welcoming Nazriya 00:55 Feeling at home on set despite breaks 01:33 Evolving perspective on acting 02:56 Spontaneous character ideas during casual talks 03:20 Clarifying misconceptions about the number of films done 04:25 Decision-making process for choosing scripts 06:51 Describing the character 09:06 Working with Basil Joseph and their similar energies 10:15 Observing different acting styles 12:12 Camera as a part of life 13:31 Importance of knowing her lines 14:02 Adapting to co-actors with different methods 15:16 Preparation process 16:45 Building characters based on people she's observed 17:43 Fahadh's mimicry skills and shared humor 19:30 Creative involvement in films she produces 23:05 Reflection on audience reception and delayed appreciation 25:00 Spotting talented directors early and trusting their vision 27:50 Discussion on relationship with Fahadh Faasil and balancing work and home 33:45 On disliking dubbing 35:14 Balancing her extroverted nature with Fahadh's introversion 36:12 Her favorite performance of Fahadh 37:14 Message to Tamil fans 37:56 Closing remarks #NazriyaNazim #VishalMenon #THRIndia #MalayalamCinema #Sookshmadarshini #BasilJoseph #Interview