Adil Hussain wraps 'Foot Prints on Water' shoot; hopes to return India on January 8

Actor il Hussain has finished shooting for his forthcoming film, Foot Prints on Water, directed by debutante Nathalia Syam. actor plays an illegal immigrant living in United Kingdom in film, backed by Mohaan Naar.

Hussain took to Instagram and shared a selfie from film sets in Clent Hills near Birmingham, UK on Tuesday night. 57-year-old actor said he felt relieved after completing work on film with fantastic co-stars Nimisha Sajayan, Lena Kumar and Antonio Aakeel. "A feeling of relief of finishing shoot of #FootprintsOnWater. Absolutely Loved being directed by @nathalia_syam, being captured by National Award Winner brilliant cinematographer @alagappan_cinematographer," Hussain wrote, ding he hopes to leave for India on Friday.

actor began shooting for film, written by Neetha Syam, last month. film also stars Nimisha Sajayan, Lena Kumar and Antonio Aakeel. It is written by Neetha Syam.

In film, Hussain plays Raghu, an illegal immigrant living in United Kingdom. Hussain said he is always excited to team up with debutant directors as y put in all ir passion in project, which makes his journey as an actor special.

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Hussain was recently seen in Prakash Jha's drama feature Pareeksha, which released on ZEE5. 

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il Hussain talks about his character in Pareeksha

il Hussain gave insights into how he prepared for his role as a rickshaw driver in Pareeksha. He mentioned that he grew up in a small town in Assam and ded that cycles and rickshaws were main modes of transportation in his hometown. He became friends with one of rickshaw drivers and y h many conversations. He mentioned that it was a reference point for his role.

Talking about his journey and his toughest movie, il Hussain revealed that he was always interested in action and he was eight years old when he used to act in plays. actor said that later he joined National School of Drama and that proved to be a good experience. il Hussain also shared name of his toughest movie. He said it was Marathi movie Aruday with Tannishtha Chatterjee. It revolved around a cop who is searching for his daughter. He stated that film was a difficult one for as he just could t imagine situation that was showcased in movie. 

(with PTI inputs)