Like many talented migrant actors in Mumbai Ashraful Haque, best remembered for his small but striking appearances in Mrig Lamba's Fukrey, Anurag Kashyap's Gangs Of Wasseypur and Ananth Mahadevan's Red Alert, died an unsung death. He could never be recalled for his screen appearances by his name. But now in death he's finally being identified as Ashraful Haque.
Like many talented migrant actors in Mumbai Ashraful Haque, best remembered for his small but striking appearances in Mrig Lamba's Fukrey, Anurag Kashyap's Gangs Of Wasseypur and Ananth Mahadevan's Red Alert, died an unsung death. He could never be recalled for his screen appearances by his name. But now in death he's finally being identified as Ashraful Haque.
Directors recall working with this unassuming actor
Ananath Mahadevan (Red Alert): Ashraful played a key role of a Naxal in my film Red Alert: The War Within. One look at him, and I knew he would blend perfectly with the rugged realistic feel of the true-life story. He was quite a trouper. He roughed it out in the tough jungle terrain. Ashraf was an actor first and till the last. He was unaffected by the posturings of Bollywood. A complete natural. I never got a chance to cast him again after Red Alert. But I knew he would make a mark in any role he essayed. It's really sad to see a promising career cut short so rudely."
Mrig Lamba (Fukrey): I had got him through the casting agent. Once I saw him I knew Ashraful was perfect to play the part of Smakiya. I had similarly screen tested many actors for the role of Choocha, which finally went to Varun Sharma. I tested numerous actors for Smakiya but Ashraful just walked away with the role. I feel sad. It's a loss for our cinema. I had the privilege of working with him. I'd have definitely liked to work with him again. Actors like Ashraful are absolutely rare but unfortunately like many talented actors in Mumbai he never got his dues in Bollywood.
Abhinay Deo (Delhi Belly): "He was very professional and had a very realistic and natural approach to acting. He quickly understood what I required and adapted himself to the role and the kind of performance which he gave was perfect. I had no idea he was so unwell. It is very sad to lose someone from the film fraternity and that too someone I had so enjoyed working with. After Delhi Belly I called him for a few ads. He was a thinking actor. He shall be missed. My heart goes out to his nine-year old son."
Tigmanshu Dhulia (Paan Singh Tomar): "I am extremely saddened to hear of Ashraful's demise. He was from Assam. While shooting we constantly discussed Assam politics. He was a very good actor. I will always remember him as an actor who wanted it excel. Goodbye my friend, will miss you."
Richa Chadha (Ashraful and Richa worked together in Fukrey): "I am deeply saddened. It always hurts when you discover a fellow-actor was suffering. He was a graduate from the National School Of Drama and really contributed to making Fukrey the success that it was."
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