Taha Shah Badussha, who portrayed 'Nawab Tajdar Baloch' in the Netflix series "Heeramandi," has recently become a hot topic of discussion online. Despite his 14-year-long career in the industry, it is this role that has finally brought him into the limelight. Some characters, no matter their screen time or role, leave a lasting impression on the audience, and Taha's portrayal of Tajdar is one such character. In a conversation with Hindustan Times, Taha expressed his delight and surprise at the overwhelming love and appreciation he's received. ALSO READ: Heeramandi: Taha Shah Badussha Opens Up About His Integral Role In Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Upcoming Series
Fans have even dubbed Taha as a 'National Crush' due to his performance in "Heeramandi." This surge in popularity has significantly boosted his social media presence. Prior to the show's release, Taha had 183k followers on Instagram, a number which has now soared to nearly 2 million. Reflecting on this unexpected turn of events, Taha remarked, "I didn’t expect something like this coming, yeh bahut badi cheez hai. Mere posts par 500-600 likes aate the and pata nahi aisa kya hua hai that they have gone in lacs. This whole National crush thing is very humbling. I feel that Tajdar is the National crush, Taha bas ek zariya hai. I am what people have made me today. I hope every character becomes a national or international crush, that’s very encouraging."
In a recent interview with Instant Bollywood, Taha discussed his newfound fame and the hard work that led to this moment. He recounted attending up to eight auditions in a single day and making numerous cold calls in an effort to land good roles. Taha shared that many casting directors ignored his calls for six years, yet he persisted, calling them every two weeks. He also revealed the financial strain he endured, spending between Rs 4,000-10,000 on auditions and getting scammed multiple times during his struggle days. ALSO READ: Heeramandi: Taha Shah Badussha Opens Up About Working With Sanjay Leela Bhansali In Upcoming Multi-Starrer Series
Working with the acclaimed filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali on "Heeramandi" has been a pivotal moment in Taha's career. Bhansali is renowned for eliciting extraordinary performances from his actors, and his projects consistently achieve critical and commercial success. Reflecting on this opportunity, Taha said, "Tajdar is remarkable, embodying nobility, kindness, and unwavering determination. Portraying him has been a dream come true. I'm immensely thankful to Sanjay Leela Bhansali sir for entrusting me with this incredible opportunity in 'Heeramandi.' Working alongside such a talented star cast has been a great learning experience and honour. I believe audiences will deeply resonate with Tajdar's narrative of love and patriotism.”
Taha Shah's recent work in "Heeramandi" has undoubtedly made him a topic of widespread admiration. In addition to this notable role, he has also been part of various projects such as "Luv Ka The End," "Gippi," "Baar Baar Dekho," and many more. With his talent and perseverance finally being recognized, Taha Shah Badussha is certainly a name to watch in the Indian entertainment industry.
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