Naslen K. Gafoor Explained

Naslen K. Gafoor
Birth Date:11 June 2000
Birth Place:Kodungallur, Thrissur, Kerala, India
Nationality:Indian
Occupation:Actor
Years Active:2019present

Naslen K. Gafoor (born 11 June 2000) is an Indian actor who appears in Malayalam films.[1] [2] He is best known for his roles in the films Thanneer Mathan Dinangal (2019), Kuruthi (2021), Home (2021), Super Sharanya (2022), Neymar (2023) and Premalu (2024), which went on to become one of the highest grossing Malayalam movies of all time, earning him fame across various states of India.[3]

Career

In 2019, Naslen started his film career by playing the character of Melvin in the movie Thanneer Mathan Dinangal. He was praised for the timely comedies and witty counter dialogues in that film.[4] In 2021, Naslen played Rasool, a fiery teenager in the film Kuruthi which was released in Amazon Prime.[5] In the same year he did the role of Charles Oliver Twist in the film Home which was also released in Amazon Prime.[6] [7] He then appeared in the comedy movie, Keshu Ee Veedinte Nadhan which was released in Disney+ Hotstar.[8] [9] Anna Mathews of Times Of India wrote about his performance in the film, "The young actor Naslen, as usual, even in a small role, he manages to stand out and be goofily loveable."[10]

In 2024, he played Sachin Santhosh in the movie Premalu, produced by Dileesh Pothan, Fahadh Faasil and Syam Pushkaran. The movie was among the top grossing Malayalam films, with total 136 crore box office collections worldwide.[11]

Filmography

Films

Year Title Role Notes
2019 Thanneer Mathan Dinangal Melvin Mathew Debut film [12]
2020Varane Avashyamund Young Bibeesh Cameo
2021Kuruthi Rasool [13]
Home Charles Oliver Twist [14]
Keshu Ee Veedinte Nadhan Umesh [15]
2022Super Sharanya Sangeeth [16]
Pathrosinte PadappukalBoney Pathrose [17]
Makal Rohit / Rabindra Chathopadhyay [18]
Jo and Jo Manoj Sundaran [19]
2023 Poovan HimselfCameo
Ayalvaashi Pachu [20]
Pachuvum Athbutha Vilakkum Ashwin's Elder Brother Cameo [21]
Neymar Shinto Chakola[22]
Journey of Love 18+ Akhil [23]
2024 Premalu Sachin Santhosh [24]
Post-production [25]

Voice Artist

Notes and References

  1. News: 'ബുദ്ധി മെയ്ന്‍' ആയ മെല്‍വിനില്‍ നിന്ന് റസൂല്‍ വഴി ചാള്‍സ് ഒലിവര്‍ ട്വിസ്റ്റിലേക്ക്;നസ്ലിന്‍ അഭിമുഖം. Mathurbhumi News. 20 August 2021. 2 September 2021.
  2. News: ഈ ചൂടില്‍ തന്നെ ഒരെണ്ണം കൂടി പോയാലോ? 'ഹോമി'ലെ നസ്‌ലന്റെ ഡബ്ബിംഗ്, വീഡിയോ. 26 August 2021. Asianet News. 3 September 2021.
  3. Web site: Manjummel Boys box office collections: Approaches 150Cr in India, Worldwide tops 214Cr . Pinkvilla. 25 March 2024 .
  4. News: Just to see Mammootty up close I became a junior artiste: Naslen . Manorama News. 2 August 2019 . 3 September 2021.
  5. News: 'അഭിനയമാണ് സാറേ ഇവന്റെ മെയിന്‍'; കുരുതിയില്‍ കലിപ്പനായി നസ്‌ലന്‍. Dool News. 3 September 2021.
  6. News: യുവതാരങ്ങളില്‍ ഏറ്റവും ഭാവിയുള്ള നടന്മാരിലൊരാള്‍; നസ്‌ലനെ പുകഴ്ത്തി വിജയ് ബാബു . Dool News. 24 August 2021. 3 September 2021.
  7. News: '
    1. Home' Malayalam movie review: A relatable, light-hearted tale
    . 19 August 2021 . 3 September 2021 . The Hindu.
  8. News: Dileep back to makeover stunts: Appears as hilarious, 65-year-old Keshu in trailer. 15 December 2021 . 31 December 2021 . OnManorama.
  9. News: Dileep In His 60's. 28 February 2020. 3 September 2021. The Prime Time.
  10. News: Keshu Ee Veedinte Nadhan review: Fortune favours the good . 31 December 2021 . 31 December 2021 . The Times Of India.
  11. Web site: 2024-03-07 . Premalu might hit a ton soon at the box office . 2024-03-08 . Moneycontrol . en.
  12. News: മധുരരാജ'യിലുമുണ്ടായിരുന്നു 'തണ്ണീര്‍മത്തനി'ലെ നസ്‍ലെൻ . 1 August 2019 . 31 December 2021 . Samayam News.
  13. News: Kuruthi review : An uninspired take on hatred and pitfalls of religions . The Week . 11 August 2021 . 3 September 2021.
  14. News: Home Review, Makes a heart-warming connection . The Times Of India . 19 August 2021. 3 September 2021.
  15. News: 'തണ്ണീർ മത്തനി'ലെ മെൽവിൻ ഇനി 'കേശു'വിന്‍റെ മകൻ . 29 January 2020 . 31 December 2021 . Samayam News.
  16. News: Trail of lovers, hilarious banters: Trailer reveals glimpses of 'Super Sharanya'. 28 December 2021 . 31 December 2021 . OnManorama.
  17. News: Sharafudheen, Grace Antony's next 'Pathrosinte Padappukal' is a comedy. New Indian Express . 17 February 2021 . 3 September 2021.
  18. News: Jayaram - Sathyan Anthikad film 'Magal' reached the final leg of shooting . 12 December 2021 . 31 December 2021 . The Times Of India.
  19. News: 'ജോ ആൻഡ് ജോയുമായി' മാത്യു, നസ്ലൻ, നിഖില വിമൽ . 23 September 2021 . 2 October 2021 . News18 Malayalam.
  20. Web site: Soubin Shahir's Ayalvaashi gets a release date . 2023-03-15 . . 21 February 2023 . en.
  21. Web site: Pachuvum Athbutha Vilakkum on OTT: Ahaana Krishna to Naslen, catch these cameos in the Fahadh Faasil-starrer . 2023-05-25 . OTTplay . en.
  22. Web site: 2023-04-06 . Mathew Thomas-Naslen Starrer Neymar's Teaser Promises A PAW-Some Comedy Drama . 2023-04-13 . News18 . en.
  23. Web site: It's a wrap for 18 Plus . 2023-04-13 . . 27 February 2023 . en.
  24. Web site: Naslen, Mamitha Baiju to star in Girish A D's Premalu; motion poster is out . 2023-12-02 . . December 2023 . en.
  25. Web site: It's a wrap for Girish AD-Naslen film I Am Kathalan . 2023-04-13 . . 23 December 2022 . en.
  26. Web site: 'Valatty' director opens up about hardships he faced while making film, posts emotional video . 2023-12-02 . OnManorama.