Daler Yusuf went from farmboy in Uzbekistan to rising actor in Malaysia

Uzbek actor Daler Yusuf has been fighting tooth and nail all his life to build a better future for himself. Photo: The Star/Azhar Mahfof

Uzbek actor Daler Yusuf will never forget what his grandfather did for him.

Born and raised in southern Uzbekistan, Daler, who is of Uzbek-Malaysian parentage, would dream of a better life for him and his family.