Ali Fazal: Life Throws Punches At You From All Sides

MUMBAI- Actor Ali Fazal, who is preparing to appear in the action project ‘Mirzapur- The Film’ and the romantic anthology ‘Lust Stories 3’, spoke about the unpredictable nature of life and his desire to take on creatively challenging roles that push him beyond his comfort zone.

Ali Fazal said, “2026 honestly feels like one of the most creatively fulfilling years I’ve had in a while. I’ve always believed that as an actor, you should constantly put yourself in uncomfortable spaces, and this year was no less.”

“On one hand, I’m revisiting the world of ‘Mirzapur’, which is raw, intense and physically demanding, and yet the film carries a freshness I didn’t expect… and on the other hand, I’m stepping into stories that require a completely different emotional language, whether it’s romance, thrill, or a more restful restraint person.”

He said what excites him most is the constant shift in energy.

“Because life is like that, it throws punches at you from all sides. We play many characters every day, we just don’t know it… So, I guess it keeps me on my toes and reminds me why I fell in love with acting in the first place, the strife to live so many different lives within a short span.”

He added, “There’s action, there’s romance, there’s thrill and each of these spaces demands a version of me that requires serious thought and not just physically but emotional as well. That contrast is something I’m really enjoying. I am enjoying that directors are making us actors see ourselves in different lights. That championing is equally important and goes hand in hand.”

Along with ‘Mirzapur- The Film’ and ‘Lust Stories 3’, Ali Fazal also has ‘Raakh’ and ‘Batwara 1947’ (formerly ‘Lahore 1947’), a period drama set against the backdrop of India’s independence.

A source close to the actor said, “2026 is truly a defining year for Ali. He is consciously choosing roles that sit on opposite ends of the spectrum.” (IANS)