Ask a star: Ali Asgar

After Kiran, you are the best actor in Kahaani. Your face brings out honesty and innocence. Are you the same in real life?
— Bhoomi
Dear Bhoomi, I am exactly the same off screen and on. That is why whichever roles I have done, there is a hint of Ali in everyone of them. Only then do I take them as I feel comfortable.

Why do you only play second lead? Why don't you play a leading role?
— Sandeep
Dear Sandeep, I am here to act and I love it. As far as a leading role is concerned, I never planned my career in such a way. All I want to do is act. If there is one scene in a serial or a movie where I can leave my mark, I do it. God has been very kind to me and helped me leave my mark.

How did you get into acting? You have been seen in Dongri and Bohri Mohalla area often. Do you have an old home here or do your relatives live here?
— Aijaz
Dear Aijaz, I came into this line accidentally. I used to take part in cultural activities in college. as for South Mumbai, I am very fond of food. I don't drink, smoke, or party; so the next best entertainment is eating. We do go there often to eat, and we also had an old house there, but we shifted.

What is your biggest asset in life? Who is your favourite co-star from Kahaani?
— Dilshad
Dear Dilshad, my favourite co-stars would be Saakshi and Kiran definitely, that is Parvati and Om.

When did you get your first break?
— Shazia
Dear Shazia, Eagle films spotted me playing with some kids. That was long ago. At that time they were casting for Ek Do Teen Char. They told me to come for an audition. At that time there was only DD, no satellite TV. Initially I thought someone was pulling my leg but still I went and I got through the auditions.

Apart from acting in serials and films,what are your interests? Are you as supportive in real life as in Kahaani?
— Aashi
Dear Aashi, right now all my interests are related to my one-year-old baby. When I am not shooting, I am with him. Yes, I am as supportive in real life too.

I am from Pakistan. Would you ever like to come here and can you manage a wife like Pallavi as your real wife?
— Kishmala Khan
Dear Kishmala, I would love to come to Pakistan. And I don't mind Pallavi from Pakistan. Whenever that happens, do tell me. Ha ha!

I am a big fan of your performance as Kamal, which is my favourite character. But why did you leave Kkavyanjali as it was a change from the serious role that you portray now in Kahaani.
— Sana Abdullah
Dear Sana, the track was not working out and also my dates clashed with Kahaani. Most of time I was required for Kahaani, so that was not working out. Right now, Kkavyanjali is emphasising on leads, so there is no scope for this character.

The track has changed and it usually goes on for a few months. As and when they come with this character, I'll come back. As it is I love doing comedy and have been doing it since a very long time.