Thiruvananthapuram: Malayalam film's 'little man' Ajay Kumar has made it to the Guinness Book of World Records as the 'shortest hero leading an adult role in a commercial film' for his performance in Adbhutha Dweep (Wonder Island).
Ajay Kumar, who was shooting on location at Palani in Tamil Nadu received the information from Guinness authorities a couple of days back, says, “I am very happy. I consider it as an achievement for my acting career. I think the honour is not just for being a short man but a recognition as an actor as well.”
Ajay Kumar, popularly known as 'Undappakru', said, “It was a wonderful experience to act in Adbutha Dweep, directed by noted film-maker Vinayan.”
"In fact, Vinayan should get into the Guinness for having invited me for the lead role in the film," he said.
A story of dwarfs in an island following their rigid faiths, Adbutha Dweep had apparently been inspired by Jonathan Swift's English classic Gulliver's Travels.
The film that blends humour and pathos had been a big hit in Malayalam and was remade into other Indian languages.
Vinayan said, “Ajay was a wonderful actor and he was glad to hear about the honour bestowed on him.”
Ajay in turn returned the compliment saying he shared the joy with the director for taking the risk of giving him a lead role in a big-budget film.
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