I was questioned for choosing 'Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota': Abhimanyu

Actor Abhimanyu Dassani's "Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota" is winning acclaim across festivals and the debutant says the feeling is "surreal" as no one had earlier believed in the action comedy.

The Vasan Bala-directed wacky action-comedy bagged People's Choice Award in the Midnight Madness section at the Toronto International Film Festival earlier this year and received standing ovation at its India premiere at MAMI.

"Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota" will now have its premiere at Macau International Film Festival, today.

"The journey of the film is fantastic. To look back and think, this was the film which shifted producers, a film which wasn't supposed to be made four days before the shoot and now looking at people giving us standing ovation it's surreal, humbling and encouraging," Abhimanyu told PTI.

The actor says when the film had hit a major roadblock right before going on floors, it was Vasan who held the team together and didn't let anyone know "how serious the situation was."
"Vasan sir made everything so easy on set. He is so warm and welcoming. He didn't let it come to us. He used to say 'don't worry the film is happening.' He protected us during that time."
"I have no burden of expectations. I'm so proud of what she has achieved. When we go out for vacations, people still remember and call her 'Suman'. That's magic. I wish I can achieve half of that in my life."
"Being in the industry is not easy. You don't have your next job. You don't know if you are going to get paid next year. Everybody is out there to prove themselves and you have to focus on yourself. Minding your business is probably the toughest business, in this business."