At the centre of P.T. Kunju Muhammed's films is always empathy. At some point in the film, the boundaries between actors and viewers disappear and everything becomes one single reality — you weep, smile and burst out with the characters. It's the dream of any actor to star in the movie of one of the finest directors of parallel cinema. Three-films-old Roshan Mathew, who portrays the titular role in the director's upcoming movie Vishwasapoorvam Mansoor, says he could identify with his character of Mansoor, a wannabe filmmaker, very well.
Roshan finds it his most satisfying role. “I had expected a serious atmosphere on the sets, but PT sir had a very inclusive style of working. He considers everyone's opinion and gives his inputs before deciding on any shot or scene. It was a great learning platform,” says Roshan, who has earlier acted in Puthiya Niyamam, Adi Kapyare Koottamani and the most lauded role of Varun in Anandam.
The movie saw him sharing screen space with senior artistes Zarina Wahab and Asha Sharath, who acts as Mansoor's mother Fathibi. “Asha chechi is the most positive and cheerful person I have met. Playing the mother and son, we shared a great chemistry both on and off screen. It was great working with her. For Zarina ma'm, it's my personal regret that we didn't have many scenes together. A brilliant actress, she knows exactly what the scene requires. It was much fun with her around. Though very professional, she can transform into a complete prankster if she wants to,” laughs the actor, who romances Prayaga Martin in the movie. “Prayaga and I got along really well. Being the one with more experience before camera, she used to give suggestions for improvisations during rehearsals,” he recalls.
The trailer gives a peek into the theme of the movie — there's drama, romance, politics, violence and religion. What exactly is the film all about? “The movie is about how the beautiful, small world of a young man and his mother changes as two guests come into their life. It also deals with the aftermath of communal violence. There is no antagonist. It's not a conventional movie, but is not serious and dark too. I will call it a realistic film,” opines Roshan, who is also awaiting the release of Kadam Katha and Matchbox.
P.T Kunju Muhammed had, in an interview, stated that Roshan had immense potential of becoming a super star. “Coming from a director of his stature, I am humbled by those words.I could bring out my best because of his support. We used to engage in discussions till I got the hang of Mansoor. P.T sir's characters are well-defined and have proper background. He also communicates very gently and has an exact idea of what he wants from each person in the cast and crew,” he says.
The movie will hit the screens on Saturday. “I'm definitely tensed about the movie getting due attention among the commercial entertainers, but I have no doubt about its quality. It's an excellent one.”
