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Liam Neeson's Taken gets a TV prequel, and it stars Ali Kazmi

Liam Neeson's Taken gets a TV prequel, and it stars Ali Kazmi

Ali promises that he plays one of the good guys in the series
06 Apr, 2016

If you haven't got enough of the Taken trilogy, you'll soon be able to watch its prequel on television. The Taken TV series will release in September 2016, and it stars our very own Ali Kazmi.

The brutal Sikander from Jackson Heights says he plays one of the good guys in the upcoming TV series.

"I play Marzoki, a fast talking, sharp, quirky analyst," shared Ali with Images, while on the sets of Taken.

He added that the Taken series will explore how and why the main character Bryan Mills became who he was.

"I am proud to be a part of the main cast," continued Ali. "I play one of the good guys, no ridiculous casting or dressing. I'm really ecstatic to be representing South Asians in a good light and I'm happy that NBC is taking bigger and better steps for more diverse smart casting! The world is full of so many colours, why not the casting for TV, so it's a step in the right direction."

Ali has also starred in the lead role of a Canadian short film titled Coffee at Laundromat", which has been selected for the Cannes Film Festival Short Film Corner. The film examines the troubles of identity and human rights of immigrants in other countries, even a country as wonderful as Canada.

The director/writer Maahi Kaur explores these serious issues as "colourful people [interact] at the local laundromat and what chaos and fun ensues when my character Raj is thrust into the mix," explains Ali.

Ali has been nominated for the Best Actor award at the World Music and Independent Film Festival (WMIFF) 2016 in Washington DC for his performance in the film, which was also shown at IFFSA, the biggest South Asian film fest in Canada.

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Rahi Apr 06, 2016 03:44pm
He is a brilliant actor... lately I saw after a long time in Jackson Heights.. very few off-springs of actors can carve their own identity.. he is an exception.
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mmirestan Apr 06, 2016 03:49pm
Proud of of you Ali Kazmi. world is in your arms. keep it up.
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Khwarezmi Apr 06, 2016 03:51pm
He do not need to represent South Asians. All he have to do is to represent Pakistan as every Pakistani is an ambassador of Pakistan (whether we like it or not).
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zara Apr 06, 2016 03:55pm
Very talented actor! Best wishes!
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Faisal.Z Apr 06, 2016 05:18pm
He has also played a Sikh gangster in a Canadian movie called Beeba Boys.
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Alexey Apr 06, 2016 05:40pm
Good for him. But a tv series for Taken does not make much sense.
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Aga Apr 07, 2016 01:39am
You are maturing into being a great actor. Keep up the good work.
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Ali Apr 07, 2016 04:23am
@Alexey I know right! Sounds like a terrible idea.
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Aman Apr 07, 2016 07:55am
Son of brilliant actors (Rahat & sairs), good acting should be in his blood.
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