A reticent Remo Fernandes turns to acting

Remo Fernandes will be seen in Anurag Kashyap’s Bombay Velvet.

NEW DELHI:

Remo Fernandes has been in the film industry for over 25 years, but being an introvert has stood in his way to stardom. He was seen in ‘singing roles’ in Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha and David and now, he is ready to come on screen in a real acting role. He will be seen in Anurag Kashyap’s Bombay Velvet.

“[Back] then, I [just] sang my song, that’s all – no acting required,” he said. “It was the same in all the previous movies I appeared in – Jalwa and Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha.”

“Bombay Velvet is the first film where I’m not singing a single song. I have a purely acting and speaking role and that is what I’m thrilled about, as it is my first-time experience as an actor,” he added.

Known for hit tracks such as Humma Humma, O, Meri Munni and Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha, Remo said he always saw himself as a musician.

“I was too shy and self-conscious to act. It never even struck me to try out for an actor’s part, even when I was younger,” he said. “But now, on being offered this short, but intense and significant role by Kashyap’s casting director out of the blue, I feel that acting would be a great new adventure to go on once in a while.”

He is already thrilled by Kashyap’s “compliments and praise” on his acting skills. In the film, Remo plays a Portugese musician.

It has been “beautiful” working with Kashyap, said Remo. “I love his actor-handling, and I love the kind of films he makes. The most satisfying bit was to hear him say a couple of times after my shots, ‘Great! You are a very natural actor. You must act more from now on,” he added. 

Published in The Express Tribune, September 1^st, 2013.

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