Ali Fazal: Life throws punches at you from all sides

MUMBAI: Actor Ali Fazal, who is gearing up to showcase action in “Mirzapur- The Film” and romance in “Lust Stories 3”, has talked about the unpredictable nature of life and opened up to embracing creatively challenging roles, which push him into uncomfortable spaces to evolve as a performer.

Ali 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.”

What excites Ali the most is “this 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.”