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Gems of Jordan enchant Indian actor Jayaram

 

The Jordan Times

 

AMMAN — Picturesque landscapes and the warmth of Jordanian hospitality enthralled Indian actor Jayaram, who on Wednesday wrapped up a three-day visit to the Kingdom.
 
Absorbed by Amman’s limestone façade and beguiled by the spectacular wilderness of Wadi Rum and the imposing ancient rose-red city of Petra, Jayaram said his first visit to the Kingdom was “long overdue”.
 
A veteran actor popular among family audiences in India, Jayaram has starred in  more than 250 films, mostly in the Malayalam, Tamil and Telugu languages.
 
After beginning as a mimicry artist, he had his film debut in 1988, taking on the lead role in the Malayalam movie “Aparan” (meaning the imposter). 
 
In conversation with The Jordan Times, the actor said that film shoots, events and leisurely travel have taken him to many parts of the world, and Jordan just recently joined his bucket list of places to visit.
 
“I was greeted by friendly waves along my morning jogs in Amman, and was touched by the kind gesture. People say Jordan lacks natural resources, but its real resource is its warm and friendly people,” he said.
 
Accompanied by his wife, actress Parvathy, Jayaram said that although he has gone on safari trips in the region, the Wadi Rum desert safari was a “spellbinding experience”.
 
“Three days are not enough to explore the gems of Jordan”, the actor said, mentioning plans to visit Jordan in the near future with his son Kalidas, who is also an actor, and daughter Malavika.
 
Also during the course of his stay, south Asian garment workers in the northern town of Ramtha held a traditional welcome ceremony for the actor.
 
“I was really overwhelmed by this display of affection. Of course, the terrain of Jordan and the warm hearts I met here will stay with me as I go. It was truly a memorable journey.”
 
 

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