#SHOWBIZ: A. Aida creates special role for Dharma in new telemovie
According to a report in Berita Harian yesterday, Aida, 55, who established A Aida Production, offered Dharma the role of a father in her telemovie, Kisah Cinta Kau & Aku.
"I was really touched when I heard about his current circumstances," she was quoted as saying in the report.
"I know Dharma is a very talented actor, and coincidentally, my production company was preparing a new script for a telempvie.
"So, I asked for the script to be reworked to create a special character just for him. This character was originally intended for an actress, to play a mother.
"Now, we'll have a father in that role instead."
Aida recently visited the 68-year-old actor at his home in Wangsa Maju, here, to offer him the part in her new production.
Dharma had previously spoken of his struggle, lamenting that he hadn't been offered any acting work for the past three years.
He had expressed that he would be grateful for any offer that would allow him to earn an income and support his family.
"I thought Aida had simply come to visit because she was concerned about my condition," he said.
"But it turns out she also brought some good news. At my age, I didn't think there were still people who would believe in me and be willing to give me a chance."
In addition to Dharma, Kisah Cinta Kau & Aku will also feature Aniq Suhair and Azeva Natassha.
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