‘As a theatre person, I feel it’s a labour of love. Things have changed and the scenario is not the same. One can be a full time theatre person and still have a respectable life. I think the positive change is finally coming,’ said the 65-year-old outstanding performer.
The actor, who has been in showbiz for more than 30 years and featured in films like Noorie, Saath Saath, Umrao Jaan, Bazaar, Katha and Biwi Ho To Aisi, says filmdom is enjoying its best phase.
‘As an actor I feel it’s an interesting phase as about 400 films are being made in a year and the actors are flooded with numerous options. I think this is the happy time to be in the film industry and this excites me the most,’ he said.
When asked what motivates him to sign on the dotted line, Farooque replied: ‘For me, even today if anything excites me to be part of a film, it’s the script.’
He however seems unimpressed with the quality of writing in movies.
‘One thing which is very disturbing is the writing part. Writing can be given a second look and there is room for improvement on that,’ said Farooque.
The actor, who has been in showbiz for more than 30 years and featured in films like Noorie, Saath Saath, Umrao Jaan, Bazaar, Katha and Biwi Ho To Aisi, says filmdom is enjoying its best phase.
‘As an actor I feel it’s an interesting phase as about 400 films are being made in a year and the actors are flooded with numerous options. I think this is the happy time to be in the film industry and this excites me the most,’ he said.
When asked what motivates him to sign on the dotted line, Farooque replied: ‘For me, even today if anything excites me to be part of a film, it’s the script.’
He however seems unimpressed with the quality of writing in movies.
‘One thing which is very disturbing is the writing part. Writing can be given a second look and there is room for improvement on that,’ said Farooque.