What Challenges Does Munawar Faruqui’s Character Face in ‘First Copy 2’?
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Key Takeaways
- Munawar Faruqui's character, Aarif, faces significant challenges this season.
- Each scene provides a new creative test for the actor.
- The production scale has increased in Season Two.
- Aarif's character evolves amidst personal struggles.
- The show reflects the shifting landscape of Mumbai in the early 2000s.
Mumbai, Nov 11 (NationPress) Munawar Faruqui has shared insights into his challenging experience in “First Copy Season 2.”
In an exclusive chat with IANS, the comedian-turned-actor explained that his character Arif confronts numerous obstacles this season. Faruqui expressed that each scene tested his creativity as he delved into his character's trials and development. When queried about Arif's transformation this season and the personal or creative hurdles it presented, Munawar Faruqui stated that Aarif has undergone significant growth, facing various challenges that put him to the test on screen.
“Absolutely. My character, Aarif, encounters a lot this season — he’s grappling with several issues, and each scene felt like a fresh challenge.”
Discussing the new season, the ‘Bigg Boss 17’ winner remarked, “Honestly, while we were filming Season One, I didn’t really sense that burden of responsibility. But in Season Two, everything feels larger — the scale, the production, even the characters. New characters have been introduced, and the existing ones have evolved. Therefore, I believe everyone who enjoyed Season One will find Season Two even more captivating.”
When asked how much he identifies with his character Aarif, Munawar Faruqui chuckled and said, “Not at all! Aarif would do anything for money — literally anything. If I were him, I’d probably be robbing you right now for your news scoop! But I’m nothing like that. Aarif is very street-smart, and that world somewhat reminds me of Nal Bazaar — people from that area will definitely resonate with him.”
The latest season of “First Copy” features Munawar Faruqui alongside Krystle D’Souza, Gulshan Grover, Saqib Ayub, Ashi Singh, Meiyang Chang, Inam Ul Haq, Raza Murad, and Nawab Shah.
Touching on the new season, director Farhan P. Zamma stated, “With Season 2, we aimed to depict the evolving landscape of Mumbai in the early 2000s — a period marked by transformations in cinema and crime. The world is vast, the characters more intricate, the stakes elevated, and every choice has a ripple effect. It’s a narrative about how ambition molds destiny, and how even the mightiest can fall when they start believing they’re invincible.”
“First Copy Season 2” debuted on Amazon MX Player on 5th November.