当着东盟各个高层的面，我副外长孙卫东对美菲的做法连提三个严重，24小时后，数十艘中国船舰聚集仙宾礁，菲律宾察觉情况不妙。    In an industry celebrated for its grounded storytelling and ever-expanding creative scope, Malayalam cinema has always had a sharp eye for talent that can carry both wit and weight. And yet, there are some actors who arrive not with a bang, but like a slow-burning ember: steady, self-assured, and impossible to ignore once the smoke clears. Naslen K Gafoor is that ember. At 25, he already carries the quiet confidence of someone who knows exactly where he belongs: right at the heart of the new Malayalam wave.      Hailing from Kodungallur in Kerala, Naslen’s screen debut in Thanneer Mathan Dinangal (2019) wasn’t designed to steal the spotlight. But it did. As Melvin, the motormouth classmate with a knack for sly digs and one-liners, Naslen didn’t just elicit laughs. He exuded that rare quality of feeling entirely unscripted. That natural ease, a kind of controlled chaos wrapped in charm, immediately caught the audience’s attention. Here was someone who wasn’t trying to act cool, he just was. But what sets Naslen apart is not just how he began, but what he’s done since.     The Steady Curve of Craft      In an industry that often rushes to anoint its next sensation, Naslen has taken a more grounded path, one that reflects not the frenzy of overnight stardom, but the finesse of patience. Following his debut, he moved into darker terrain with Kuruthi (2021), a tense, socially charged thriller where he played Rasool, a teenager navigating communal tension and moral ambiguity. The film’s heavy tone was a sharp detour from his comic roots, and Naslen, in a role that could’ve easily been overshadowed, held his ground with a calm, brooding restraint.      In Home (2021), a touching domestic drama, he slipped into the role of a millennial son with the same kind of quiet conviction. And in Keshu Ee Veedinte Nadhan, even in a smaller role, he managed to bring levity without ever feeling like filler. There’s an elasticity in his performances; one that doesn’t demand space but earns it.      This ability to shapeshift without calling attention to the shift is what makes Naslen a standout in his generation. He doesn’t rely on gimmicks or heightened theatrics. He understands tone, rhythm, and, most importantly, silence. There’s power in the pauses, and Naslen knows where to place them.           The Premalu Phenomenon      Then came Premalu (2024). The film was never designed as a megahit, but like the best of Malayalam cinema, it found its resonance in relatability. As Sachin, a kind-hearted, emotionally awkward engineering graduate navigating unspoken feelings and second chances, Naslen delivered a performance that was both endearing and exact. The kind of role that required an actor to be funny without clowning, vulnerable without sobbing, and hopeful without being naive. He nailed it.      What followed was nothing short of a sensation. Premalu shattered expectations at the box office, becoming one of the top-grossing Malayalam films of all time. But perhaps more interesting than the numbers was the public reaction. Even as the film’s success was celebrated, there was a quiet murmur among fans online: Why was Naslen, the heart of the film, missing from the spotlight? It wasn’t outrage, just a collective acknowledgment that the actor who made you feel the most was somehow being spoken about the least.      In some ways, that reflects Naslen’s approach to fame. He’s not elbowing his way to the centre. He’s more comfortable on the fringes, letting the work speak. And yet, it’s impossible not to notice when the voice is that clear.      Jojo Johnson and the Boxing Ring      If Premalu was the quiet breakthrough, Alappuzha Gymkhana (2025) was the full-bodied leap. As Jojo Johnson, a carefree college kid thrust into the sweaty, brutal world of amateur boxing, Naslen offered a performance that required physical grit and emotional growth. He trained, transformed, and threw punches that didn’t just hit faces but landed emotionally.      What could’ve been a conventional sports flick turned into something more nuanced, and Naslen was at the centre of it all. It became a summer hit, reaffirming that this wasn’t a fluke. He could now headline films, and carry them, weight class included.           The Road Ahead: Superheroes and Sequels      The Malayalam film industry, while deeply rooted in realism, has begun to flirt more freely with scale and spectacle. Naslen’s upcoming ventures are proof of that shift. A much-anticipated Premalu sequel is in the works, albeit delayed, and more intriguingly, he’s been cast in Lokah: Chapter One – Chandra, a superhero film backed by Dulquer Salmaan’s Wayfarer Films.      The Charm of the Unbranded Star      At a time when branding often outweighs performance, Naslen is an outlier. He isn’t everywhere, and maybe that’s the trick. His face isn’t on every poster, and he doesn’t flood feeds with curated content. What you get, instead, is the feeling that when he is on screen, you’re about to watch something real. Something lived-in. There’s no desperation to “arrive.” He’s already here, just taking the long way around.      The Long Game      Naslen Gafoor represents a kind of career arc that’s becoming increasingly rare; where each role is a rung, not a pedestal. He’s building something, not grabbing it. The comparisons to stars like Nivin Pauly or Fahadh Faasil are inevitable, but also unfair. He isn’t mimicking a template; he’s sketching his own. He may not yet be the most visible name in the industry but make no mistake: he’s being watched—by fans, by filmmakers, and by a generation of actors learning that charm doesn’t always need volume.       See Also: Ranbir – Alia wedding: Alia Bhatt’s Juhu home gets decorated。

近日，中国外交部副部长孙卫东率团前往印尼雅加达，参加第十三次中国-东盟高官磋商，由于当前南海局势动荡，该会议又是中国与东盟国家非常重要的年度对话合作机制，因此，这次磋商也备受各界的关注。

并且，东盟方面也相当重视这次和中方的会谈。本次会议由孙卫东与缅甸外交部候任东盟事务高官钦迪达埃共同主持，同时出席的还有东盟副秘书长以及东盟各成员国的高官，东帝汶还专门以东盟观察员的身份参加了本次会议。

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与会期间，孙卫东不仅与东盟秘书长高金洪举行了会面，还与一些东盟国家的官员举行了双边会谈，其中还包括了菲律宾副外长扎拉罗。要知道，当前正值中菲关系紧张之际，这次中菲两国副外长的会谈，也是中菲近期相当难得的一场高层对话。

不过，这次的会谈显然没有取得多少成果，中方几乎没有对此事进行报道宣传，同样菲律宾方面也没有过多的提及此事，拉扎罗也只是在自己的社交帐号上发布了几张现场的照片。但对于美菲近日在南海地区的举动，孙卫东却当着东盟的面连提了三个严重。

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据悉，有记者询问中方是否在这次磋商期间就美国在菲律宾部署中导系统一事进行表态，孙卫东则强调，美方的做法严重威胁到地区国家的安全、严重破坏地区稳定和平并且严重开历史倒车。

同时，孙卫东还表示，中国坚决反对将地区国家当作霸权和代理人的做法，并支持东盟加强战略自主，坚定地维护地区的和平稳定。要知道，在上个月，美国跨越8000英里将“提丰”中导发射系统运送到菲律宾，并将该系统部署到了菲律宾的吕宋岛北部。

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这也是美国首次在菲律宾部署“中程打击能力”的导弹系统，消息一出立即引发了热议。美菲不仅加大炒作宣传此事，还声称此举对美菲来说具有“里程碑意义”。但中方对此却持强烈的反对。

毕竟，美军在吕宋岛部署中导系统不仅将整个吕宋海峡纳入其打击范围，连中国在南海的各个基地和海岸也在其打击范围之内，此举摆明了就是在针对中国。并且，也会给地区国家的安全造成严重的威胁。

所以，这次孙卫东才会当着东盟各高层的面，在此事上表明中方的态度。一方面，是在对美菲的挑衅行为发出警告，另一方面，则是提醒东盟各国要重视这一情况，更加团结地抵御外部的干扰。

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值得一提的是，就在孙卫东与东盟高层谈完后，不到24小时，菲律宾发现情况不妙。据悉，这两天，小马科斯办公室发表了一份有关中国最新动向的声明，声明中提及，菲律宾海岸警卫队发现近日有几十艘中国船舰聚集在仙宾礁附近，其中包括科考船和解放军海军舰艇。

对于这一情况，菲律宾方面表示“令人震惊”，并且，他们认定这是中国在仙宾礁开展“填海造陆”的活动。于是，还派出了几艘舰艇轮流监视中国在仙宾礁的动向。菲律宾海岸警卫队发言人塔里埃拉甚至强调，菲律宾将会在仙宾礁保持“长期存在”。

显然，对于南海的情况，菲律宾已经到了草木皆兵的状态。但仙宾礁本就是中国的领土，中国在该海域开展任何项目都轮不到菲律宾指手画脚。现在有关仁爱礁问题的录音已经公之于众，菲律宾出尔反尔、言而无信的虚伪面孔已经暴露在大众面前。

不管是仁爱礁、黄岩岛还是仙宾礁都是中国的固有领土，菲律宾挑衅动作越多，只会促使中国进一步加强对南海地区的管辖。无论菲律宾使任何手段，都无法改变南海属于中国的这一事实。

所以，菲律宾当前的所作所为不过是白费功夫，再不悬崖勒马只会给自身招致更多反噬。