'I AM THALAPATHY VIJAY'S BLIND FAN!': POPULAR INDIAN FOOTBALLER EXPLAINS!

About how he handles fame, IM Vijayan explains that football is a game that is played with legs, and the fame acquired through it one must not take it to the head. He says there was not a specific time when he realized he became a celebrity, when asked about the same. About his career in the police force, Vijayan mentions that he became what he is today because of his career in Kerala Police force and hence it is a very memorable part of his life.

About being titled Black Pearl of Indian Football, Vijayan notes that this name was acquired when he was in the Kerala police force and that he was happy to be compared with the King of Football Pele, who was called Black Pearl of Football. Talking about his first movie experience Shantham directed by Jayaraj, he said he was surprised when the movie won the national award in which he acted as the hero. His role in the recent Porinju Mariyam Jose was a powerful one according to the director he said and Joshiy mentioned that he expects his role will be remembered for a long time.

About his closest friends in the movie industry, Vijayan names Anthony Varghese, Balu Varghese and Lukman as his close contacts. He reminisces his experience working in Aanaparambile World Cup, which he reveals will hit the screens in a few months. About his working experience in Bigil, Vijayan mentioned that when he was introduced to Vijay, the actor thanked the footballer for taking the time to associate with the project, for which he replied that he was a blind fan of Vijay.

Vijayan mentions that Maradona is his favorite and when he saw Vijay it felt like meeting Maradona, ad when working with the actor it felt like playing football with his idol. He says that he does not need to mention to anyone to go watch the film Bigil but if one needs to see the character of Vijayan sharing screenspace with Vijay, they must go and watch, adds Vijayan on a fun note. Catch his full interview here!

'I AM THALAPATHY VIJAY'S BLIND FAN!': POPULAR INDIAN FOOTBALLER EXPLAINS! VIDEO