The fact that Kamal Haasan playing 'Mujahideen' in his upcoming next Viswaroopam is out of the closet. Sayed Jahid Shah, a student from Afghanistan, who is studying in India, has been helping Haasan in learning in bringing perfection in the character.

"When I met him first, he was dressed as an Afghani. He asked me to show him how namaaz is performed. Amazingly, he did it exactly the same way as I showed him. He is a complete professional," said Sayed, who also plays a minor role in the film.

The shoot took place on a set in Chennai, which was as good a perfect recreation of Afghanistan. According to Sayed, even the minutest details seemed real, including the houses, the costumes, the mannerisms of women, and also the weapons and they way they were used.

Sayed, who has already worked in Pazhassi Raja, is currently doing a crucial role in Vikram starrer Karikalan, which is a period film.