{
  "id": 2511848,
  "title": "#SHOWBIZ: Real stache, no gas: Zizan Razak sacrifices speed and style for role in 'Terbang'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/showbiz-real-stache-no-gas-zizan-razak-sacrifices-speed-and-style-for",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-22T05:45:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/lifestyle/groove/2026/08/1516477/showbiz-real-stache-no-gas-zizan-razak-sacrifices-speed-and-style"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kuala Lumpur - Actor and comedian Zizan Razak is set to take on a non-traditional role in the upcoming biopic Terbang, which draws inspiration from the life of Malaysian rally legend Karamjit Singh. Although Zizan is a passionate motorsport enthusiast, the 42-year-old has opted to play the role of a mechanic instead of a driver in the film. The actor admitted that his main challenge was maintaining his patience throughout the filming process. Unlike his real-life racing career, in Terbang, Zizan is restricted to working with engines, oil, and providing advice on the set.\n\nZizan expressed no resentment over not being cast as the lead role, which went to co-star Irfan Zaini. He acknowledged that Irfan was a more suitable choice, given his physical resemblance to Karamjit Singh, as well as the character's characteristics such as height and beard. Despite not playing the hero, Zizan was determined to do his best for the film and underwent a physical transformation, including growing a real moustache. The actor shared that this was his first experience playing a character with facial hair and that he found it somewhat challenging, particularly when consuming milky drinks. Zizan preferred a natural moustache over a fake one, as the latter could be uncomfortable and interfere with his acting. Terbang, directed by Chiu Keng Guan, is set to release in Malaysian cinemas on September 17.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Actor, comedian and real-life racer Zizan Razak faces a unique test of patience in the upcoming biopic ‘Terbang’, which is inspired by the rise of Malaysian rally legend Karamjit Singh.",
  "key_points": [
    "Zizan Razak plays mechanic, not driver, in Terbang",
    "Actor grew real mustache for role, struggled with milky drinks",
    "Film based on Malaysian rally legend Karamjit Singh's life"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}