Chennai, Oct.3 (NR): Face to face with Ajmal, one can't miss the tall and handsome frame that made a mark in Mysskin's Anjathe, missing though was the angry Kripa.

After all, it's a different Ajmal this time in 'Thiru thiru thuru thuru,' where he plays the easy going and chilled out Arjun. This native of Aluva, is unassuming and articulate with his cute smile occasionally making an appearance.

A qualified doctor, Ajmal always cherished the celluloid dream ever since he can remember.

"I come from an orthodox family. No one was into films," reveals Ajmal. "I knew it would be hard to convince my parents. Besides, being the eldest son, I had to fulfill their dreams."

With that in mind, he completed his course in medicine from Russia. "While studying there, I did a couple of ramp shows though. The Russians love the Indian skin tone," says the actor who won the 'Mister Personality,' prize at the Black Pearl model contest there.

Returning to India, he moved to Mumbai looking for work, but could manage a few shows. "It is a very competitive out there. I thought maybe my dreams were not to happen and took the flight back home."

Destiny had other plans, when on board he met Malayalam film producer, Johnny Sagarika.
"I showed him my portfolio. He put me onto director Udhay Ananthan."

Ajmal thus made his debut in Malayalam films with Pranayakalam opposite Vimala Raman. The role earned him the 'chocolate hero,' tag. Ask him about Anjathe, his debut film in Kollywood and Ajmal looks back, "I was new to Tamil cinema. But I was aware of Mysskin's earlier hit, 'Chithiram pesuthadi.' I knew Narain was a good actor and so was Prasanna. I could not let this good team down. I was eager to be like one of them."