Selim Yusuf, better known as Sal Yusuf, is an English actor, writer, stand-up comedian and voice artist. He is famous for playing the role of ‘Simon’ in the Kannada film, “French Biriyani.”
Wiki/Biography
Sal Yusuf was born in 1969 (age 51 years; as in 2020) in London, United Kingdom. Sal developed a deep interest in the creative arts in his childhood. His inclination towards art led him to participate in school plays. After finishing high school, Sal went to Croydon Art school to study on a foundation course in Art and Design. While at school, he was part of the Croydon Youth theatre. He continues to play important roles in dramas. Sal holds a BA (hons) in Visual & Performing Arts. After completing his studies, Sal got a job as a workshop assistant at Spitting Image (a British satirical theater performance). At first, he helped in the production of puppets. However, later on, he was promoted to mastermind. He then started working as a teacher in a Post Graduate course based in West Yorkshire. He conducts several workshops, teaching various subjects to various students. In 2007 Sal Yusuf moved to India to find a better career option.
Physical appearance
Height (approx): 5′ 8″
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Brown
Family & Caste
Sal Yusuf belongs to the Muslim Family. He was born to Cypriot immigrant parents. Not much is known about his siblings. Sal Yusuf is married.
Career
While in India, Sal began to realize his talent. It was Rediffusion, an advertising agency that gave Sal his first assignment. He then started working as a voice artist in many shows. Funny by nature, Yusuf decided to continue his career in stand-up comedy. After doing many stand-up comedy shows in Bangalore, Sal appeared at Bombay Comedystore in 2012; as the first British comic to settle in India. Soon, he became a member of the Bangalore-based group The Improv.
Sal Yusuf does stand up comedy
At the same time, Sal continued to script and act in commercials he created himself. After that, he bagged some professional commercials. In 2014, Sal founded his company, Black Box India to showcase the work his team does for Graphic India (a graphic novel book company). After that, Sal tried his hand at acting by doing small roles in movies. Some of his movies include “Killi Poyi” (2013), “Ustad Hotel” (2012), “Iyobinte Pustakum” (2014), “Comrade In America” (2017), “The performance in Take Off” (2017), ” Tiger Zindai Hai” (2017), and “Candyflip” (2017).
Sal Yusuf in Tiger Zinda Hai
In 2020, Yusuf played the role of ‘Simon’ in the Kannada film, “French Biriyani.” The role brought him success.
Sal Yusuf in French Biriyani
Facts/Trivia
- Her hobbies include writing and performing arts.
- Sal Yusuf is friends with stand up comedian, Danish Sait, from his The Improv days.
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