Paatal Lok actor Abhishek Banerjee recalls it was always fun to watch Asif Basra

Paatal Lok actor Abhishek Banerjee recalls it was always fun to watch Asif Basra

New Delhi: Actor Abhishek Banerjee expressed shock on listening to in regards to the dying of Asif Basra on Thursday. Abhishek had labored with the late actor within the internet sequence ‘Paatal Lok’.

Abhishek, who had additionally labored as a casting director for some time, roped in Basra in a number of tasks together with “Once Upon A Time In Mumbai” and “Knock Out”.

“These were my early years in this industry, I had met him (Asif Basra) through my senior Gautam Kishanchandani. He had cast Asif ji in the film ‘Black Friday’. And then we cast him in many advertisements, TVCs and recently in ‘Paatal Lok’,” Abhishek recalled whereas chatting with IANS.

“It is really sad. I have known Asif ji for many years and was fortunate enough to cast him in various projects. He was a great actor and a kind human (being). It’s a sad loss for the industry. My condolence to the family,” added Abhishek, who created waves taking part in Hathoda Tyagi in “Paatal Lok” earlier this 12 months .

Asif Basra, recognized for his character roles in quite a few movies together with “Black Friday”, “Parzania”, “Jab We Met” and “Kai Po Che”, allegedly dedicated suicide on Thursday by hanging himself.

“Asif sir was one of the most professional senior actors I know. He was somebody who was always on time, never slack on sets, had a good attitude and was always prepared with his lines and rehearsals. It was fun to watch him, his outstanding performances have given us characters that will be cherished forever, I believe that’s a sign of a good actor,” stated Abhishek.

He added: “He was a kind human being, too. I remember when I was starting off, he was among those few senior actors who used to come to my auditions, even though he knew that I was a novice who was just starting off. Still, he would come and give auditions. I have some great memories. I am still in shock with the news,” Abhishek added.

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