Ali Fazal
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  • Born:
    • Birthday: 1986-10-15
    • Born Place: Lucknow, India
  • Also Known As:

    알리 파잘

Ali Fazal

Ali Fazal is a highly versatile Indian actor and model who has successfully transitioned between Bollywood and international cinema, gaining recognition for his diverse roles. Born on October 15, 1986, in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India, Fazal began his acting journey with a small role in the English-language film "The Other End of the Line" (2008) and later made his Bollywood debut with a special appearance in "3 Idiots" (2009), a significant hit.He rose to prominence in India with the critically acclaimed comedy "Fukrey" (2013) and has since appeared in a range of Hindi films including "Happy Bhag Jayegi" (2016) and "Khamoshiyan" (2015). However, he is perhaps best known for his portrayal of Guddu Pandit in the immensely popular Amazon Original series "Mirzapur," which has garnered a massive following and broken streaming records.Fazal's international career took off with his role in the American action film "Furious 7" (2015), marking his entry into Hollywood. He gained further global recognition for his lead role opposite Judi Dench in the British-American biographical drama "Victoria & Abdul" (2017), where he played Abdul Karim. His Hollywood presence continued with appearances in Kenneth Branagh's "Death on the Nile" (2022) and "Kandahar" (2023) alongside Gerard Butler.Beyond his acting, Ali Fazal is also known for being vocal about social issues and promoting environmental awareness. He is married to actress Richa Chadha, and together they launched their production company, Pushing Buttons Studios, in 2021.Ali Fazal has a busy schedule for 2025 and beyond. His upcoming projects include the Hollywood film "Rule Breakers" (2025), where he is sharing the screen with Phoebe Waller-Bridge. In Bollywood, he is set to appear in Anurag Basu's "Metro In Dino" (July 2025 release) and the historical drama "Lahore 1947," produced by Aamir Khan and co-starring Sunny Deol. He is also making his South Indian debut in Mani Ratnam's Tamil film "Thug Life" (June 2025 release), working alongside Kamal Haasan. On the OTT front, he will be seen in Raj and DK's period drama series "Rakhtbrahmand." Additionally, he is reportedly preparing for a unique role as a paparazzi in an upcoming dark dramedy set in Mumbai's entertainment industry.

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