Nassar's
Unexpected
Apology:
In
an
unexpected
revelation,
filmmaker
Nassar
is
extending
a
heartfelt
apology
for
his
directorial
venture
'Popcorn',
which
featured
none
other
than
superstar
Mohanlal
in
the
lead
role.
The
movie,
which
revolved
around
the
themes
of
love
and
ego,
also
marked
the
collaboration
of
Mohanlal
with
Simran,
who
portrayed
the
female
lead,
portraying
the
intricate
dance
of
emotions
between
a
music
director
and
a
dancer.
Mohanlal's
Liberating
Impact:
Nassar's
Candid
Insights
Into
Collaborative
Cinema
During
an
exclusive
interview
with
Mathrubhumi.com,
Nassar
bared
his
thoughts
about
the
film,
stating,
"I
must
express
my
regret
for
'Popcorn'.
It
didn't
meet
the
expectations
I
had
set.
Beyond
Mohanlal's
superstar
status,
I
want
to
focus
on
the
genuine
person
that
he
is.
He
possesses
a
remarkable
understanding
of
his
co-stars,
devoid
of
any
airs
or
arrogance
that
often
accompany
stardom.
The
film
I
directed
alongside
Mohanlal
was
a
misstep,
and
for
that,
I
apologise
sincerely."
Nassar's
admiration
for
Mohanlal
extends
beyond
the
silver
screen.
Reflecting
on
their
past
collaborations,
Nassar
shared,
"Working
with
Mohanlal
is
a
liberating
experience.
He
creates
an
environment
where
fellow
actors
can
perform
without
mental
constraints.
I
recall
my
initial
days
during
the
film
'Mukham,
when
I
was
unfamiliar
with
Malayalam.
Mohanlal's
support
was
unwavering;
he
not
only
helped
me
understand
the
dialogues
but
also
guided
me
in
perfecting
the
nuances
of
each
pose."
The
accomplished
actor-director
also
delved
into
his
extensive
journey
across
various
languages,
including
Malayalam,
spanning
over
35
years.
Nassar
admitted,
"Each
language
offers
a
distinct
experience.
Malayalam
cinema
stands
out
for
its
inclusiveness,
erasing
the
distinction
between
a
superstar
and
a
co-star.
It's
heartening
to
witness
everyone
gathering,
sharing
meals,
and
laughing
during
their
free
time."
Contrasting
the
collaborative
atmosphere
of
Malayalam
cinema,
Nassar
shared
insights
into
his
experiences
in
other
film
industries.
"Hindi
cinema
operates
with
a
more
professional
approach.
Scripts
are
finalised
in
advance,
with
script
readings
being
a
common
practise.
Regardless
of
the
industry,
my
journey
in
cinema
has
never
ceased
to
captivate
me.
It's
a
journey
that
thrives
on
continuous
learning
and
growth.
While
many
cherish
various
forms
of
art,
only
a
few
are
fortunate
enough
to
sustain
themselves
through
them,"
Nassar
affirmed,
leaving
a
candid
window
into
his
artistic
expedition.