Munawar Faruqui, Krystle D'Souza share experience of working in 'First Copy'

ANI June 20, 2025 611 views

Munawar Faruqui expresses joy about his acting debut in the MX Player series First Copy. Krystle D'Souza discusses the meta experience of playing an actress character. Both stars praise the show's fresh take on film piracy. The series features an ensemble cast and is currently streaming on Amazon's platform.

"It's weird that you have to play the role of an actress, being an actor" - Krystle D'Souza
Mumbai, June 20: Comedian Munawar Faruqui and actress Krystle D'Souza shared their experience of working in the OTT series 'First Copy', which is currently streaming on Amazon MX Player.

Key Points

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Munawar calls First Copy his unique screen debut as lead

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Krystle reveals challenges of playing an actress character

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Series explores untold film piracy business

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Mauritius song sequence was Krystle's favorite shoot

In an interview with ANI, Munawar shared his happiness for making his debut on the screen as the lead actor with th series 'First Copy'. He called the script of the series "unique" and said that he had a "good experience" shooting the film.

"It was a great experience. Firstly, I got to debut on screen and as a lead. This is a big thing. I was very happy for that. Also, this story is unique. It is so relatable and unique that we have never seen anything being made on this subject. So, the subject was good plus I had a role. I think, the experience was very good," said Munawar.

As for Krystle D'Souza, the actress recalled her acting career and said that it was the first time she had been playing the role of an "actress" in a series. She calls it a "weird experience" for herself as an actor.

"I think I have been acting for 16-17 years. But, first time I am playing an actress. So, I think that is really different for me. It's weird that you have to play the role of an actress, being an actor. But it's a very enjoyable journey. It's a beautiful journey of a woman," said Krystle.

She also hailed the concept of the show, which is based on the piracy business of the films.

"We have all heard and seen piracy when we were growing up. And no one has touched that subject. So, to be a part of something like that, that has so much mystery, so much pace," added Krystle.

The actress also revealed her favourite scene from the series. She said, "I think the song sequence that we did in Mauritius, I think that is one sequence that I really enjoyed shooting. Because there were no dialogues. And, we were actually enjoying ourselves,"

Directed by Farhan Zamma, 'First Copy' stars Gulshan Grover, Saqib Ayub, Ashi Singh, Meiyang Chang, Inam Ul Haq, and Raza Murad along with the lead cast of Munawar and Krystle.

First Copy is set against a cultural landscape that reflects real issues of accessibility, nostalgia, and the value of original creation. In an age where digital consumption is reshaping entertainment, the series offers a reflection on why supporting legal, creator-first content matters more than ever, as per the makers.

The series is currently streaming on Amazon MX Player.

Reader Comments

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Rahul K.
Excited to see Munawar in a lead role! His comedy shows are brilliant, and now acting too? Multitalented guy. The piracy angle is interesting - we've all seen those 'first copy' DVDs in local markets. Will definitely watch this weekend! 👍
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Priya M.
Krystle D'Souza has grown so much as an actress since her TV days. Playing an actress while being one must have been meta! The Mauritius song sequence sounds visually appealing. Hope the series does justice to the important issue of piracy.
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Arjun S.
Not sure how I feel about Munawar transitioning to acting. He's a great comedian but acting requires different skills. Hope he doesn't disappoint. The concept is fresh though - piracy is something every Indian movie-goer has encountered at some point.
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Shweta R.
The cast looks promising with Gulshan Grover and others. Piracy is such a relevant topic - remember buying CDs from Palika Bazaar for ₹50? 😂 But seriously, it's good OTT is tackling this issue. Original content needs our support.
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Vikram J.
MX Player is producing some really unique content these days. Between this and other originals, they're giving tough competition to bigger platforms. Hope the execution matches the interesting premise. Will give it a try!
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Neha P.
The nostalgia factor is strong with this one! Reminds me of college days when we'd watch pirated movies in hostels. But now I understand how wrong that was. Good that they're making content that makes people think about these issues.

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