Dad`s goodwill gave me a head start: Mammootty`s son

Kochi: `Second Show`, the debut film of Mammootty`s son Dulquar Salman, has hit the theatres and the newcomer says his father`s goodwill has given him a head start, but admits that he will have to work hard to carve a niche for himself.

"Without doubt, his (Mammootty) goodwill has given me a head start. I know very well now that I will have to work hard because that is the only thing that will keep going forward," Salman told IANS. A graduate from the US, Salman has been busy managing his father`s money matters before entering acting business. He is currently shooting for his second film, "Ustad Hotel". "I was getting a few offers and I took the plunge after a lot of thinking. I felt if I should try my luck, so later I do not have any regrets. I am extremely happy that I decided to act as lots of offers are coming my way. I have decided to be in this profession," said Salman. When asked whether his father has seen his debut film, he replied in the affirmative, adding: "Normally my father doesn`t say much." This is true as the superstar has refused to comment on his son`s film! "My biggest advantage is that if I have doubts, I have my father to fall back on. And while working on my debut film, I sought his advice," said Salman who would love to work with his dad, but added: "Don`t you think that I have to earn that and for that I have to put in real hard work." The actor, who got married to A. Sufia last December, said about his wife: "Language is a barrier for her but half the problem is sorted out because she lives in my home and my parents like her a lot. We have now learned to adjust to the fact that we can`t be spending a lot of time together because of my acting commitments." IANS