Asiya Firdose
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Asiya Firdose started off her career with a lead role in the Kannada TV drama Kanyakumari, directed by Preethu Raju Haladahalli and had music by Hamsalekha. Soon she became a household name, which paved the way for a career in films. Asiya was next seen as the leading lady in films such as Asha, Gaganasakhi Missing and Dvandva.
“Films happened because I took a break from acting in serials once Kanyakumari was completed. I was waiting for a strong character even for the small screen, one that would challenge me as an actor,” says Asiya, who says she was offered Shravani Subramanya, and fell in “love with Shravani as she is bubbly and full of life”.
“She is a character who also is extremely emotional and reacts to every situation in a strong manner,” says the actor, over a call between a break from shooting for Shravani Subramanya, a series that has crossed the 100-episode mark.
Asiya is a BBA graduate from St Claret College, Bengaluru, but says she always wanted to pursue acting as “I wanted to be so many things and acting gave me that opportunity. I can be any person on screen. For me acting is like living life many times over and exploring many personalities on screen.”
“I come from a family that had no connection to films or anyone in the industry. I began as a model in college and simultaneously took up virtual acting classes and auditioned, hoping for a breakthrough. It was a little demotivating as I faced a lot of rejections too.”
Venturing into the world of acting, “did need its share of convincing my family that this is what I wanted to do. Initially, they were apprehensive, but gradually understood that I would be happy in this profession,” she says, and credits her parents for being supportive of her career in films that started off in 2020 with a “tiny role” in the series Naanu Nanna Kanasu.
“I believe, whether it is the small screen or the big, the challenges are the same. I can say the world of television has accepted me, but that does not make it easier. I am grateful that the going is good. The challenges for TV are long hours of work and you have to live in the character for months, sometimes years.”
“As for movies, I still need to carve a niche and get roles that you dream of is not easy, but it is all about perseverance and talent. Acting, for me, is not about fame, but is an art, a skill, for which I want to be recognised.”
While she continues to capture hearts with her role as Shravani on the small screen, Asiya, also looks forward to the release of her next film, Kalaya Namaha, with actor-comedian Komal Kumar, brother of actor Jaggesh.
Published – March 19, 2025 01:39 pm IST