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Exclusive | Mangal Lakshmi's Altamash Faraz reveals why he avoids playing plain characters: 'It should have mystery'

Updated on: 12 March,2026 01:49 PM IST  |  Mumbai
Shruti Sampat | shruti.sampat@mid-day.com

Altamash Faraz said he approaches acting by thinking like the audience and focusing on honesty and authenticity in performances. He prefers layered, mysterious characters over simple roles and aims to add depth and novelty to every project he takes

Exclusive | Mangal Lakshmi's Altamash Faraz reveals why he avoids playing plain characters: 'It should have mystery'

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Actor Altamash Faraz has quietly built a reputation for himself through steady work and sincere performances. He has shown over time that being consistent and patient can help you a lot in the entertainment business. The honesty he gives his characters is what makes his work stand out. When people watch Altamash act, they often notice that he has focused on understanding the emotional lives of the characters he plays. The actor is currently playing the lead in Mangal Lakshmi.

Altamash Faraz on picking strong roles


Altamash said that the audience is always the first thing he thinks about when he acts. For him, the most important question is whether the character he is playing would actually interest someone watching the show. “For me, i become the audience and try to visualise the story myself and if i enjoy it. It gives me an instinctive motivation to play the role.” he said.



Altamash explained that once he starts thinking in that direction, many other ideas naturally begin to follow. He begins to think about  “How can I make it more engaging to watch? How can I add more layers so that the horizon and character arc widen?” he continued. “These questions open the entire premise of the character for me.”

Despite the many techniques actors use today, Altamash prefers to keep his approach simple. “Ultimately, we do everything for the audience to watch. We should give them an interesting show,” he said. “I try to keep it very basic and simple. For me honesty and authenticity of the character has become the approach to performing a scene.”

On choosing new projects

When it comes to choosing new projects, Altamash follows clear instinct. He admitted that he rarely feels drawn to characters that are too straightforward. Instead, he looks for roles that carry some kind of mystery or unexpected element. “I don’t like doing plain characters,” he shared. “Whenever I do a character, it should have a mystery around them that surprises the audience in a refreshing way.”

He also likes to bring a personal touch to every role he accepts. “I try to bring my own element to each character so that there is a novelty factor,” he said. “Each character I play should have a lot of layering and depth to it, where I could just keep digging in and bring out new sides. Ultimately its a show in the end and we must put up a good show.”

Altamash Faraz continues shaping his career as an actor who values depth, curiosity, and meaningful storytelling by taking such a thoughtful and audience-first approach.

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