The Sunday News
Peter Matika Senior Leisure Reporter
HUMBULANI Tsharani, who plays the role of Mulimisi, a traditional healer in the popular South African soapie, Muvhango, last week said he was overwhelmed by people always mistaking him for a real life traditional healer. Tsharani said this last weekend, while he and two other actors, Gabriel Temudzani (Chief Azwindini) and Rami Chueme (Kgomotso) were in Bulawayo attending the launch of an album by Bulawayo gospel a capella group, Family Voices.
In an interview with Sunday Leisure, Tsharani said some people would even kneel down before him seeking assistance.
“At first it was fun but now it’s a bit annoying. Some people really don’t understand that Mulimisi is just a TV role. Sometimes elderly people bow down in respect and ask me for assistance. I understand it is part of the package and people relate with me like that. The reception really is overwhelming at times. People should understand that is just my TV role,” he said.
Tsharani said compared to his character, Mulimisi, he was a staunch Christian.
“I am different from Mulimisi. I go to church, play the keyboard and sing in church. I am a cultured person but rarely believe or adhere to some of the customs. Don’t get me wrong, as I do follow my culture and tradition even though I am a Christian,” he said.
Tsharani noted that he was a full-time actor.
He said: “I am a theatre person, I love acting on stage compared to TV. In theatre you are able to give it your all as you only have one chance compared to TV where you know that if you make a mistake you can simply reshoot a scene again. It took time for me to adapt to TV,” he said.
Tsharani mentioned that he was a single father of two girls, whom he adored.
“I am a single father. I have two beautiful daughters whom I love and adore. They are my source of inspiration and give me the zeal to work hard. Without them my life would be meaningless,” he said.
Tsharani, Temudzani (Chief Azwindini) and Chueme (Kgomotso) were in Bulawayo last week, attending the Family Voices a capella group album launch concert, which was held at the Family of God auditorium.
In an interview, the stars said Bulawayo was a peaceful and laid back city which was relaxed compared to South African cities.
“Compared to South African cities, Bulawayo is calm and laid back. Since this is our first time in Bulawayo, we had different perceptions which we should say have been put to rest. The city is beautiful, even though we have only seen a portion of it. The people here are kind,” said Temudzani.
