Ali Fazal confesses portraying Guddu Pandit in Mirzapur 3 was his ‘biggest challenge,’ says, “It’s the world that I don’t belong to”

Ali Fazal, one of Bollywood’s most talented actors, has acknowledged the immense challenges of portraying the complex and intense character of Guddu Pandit in the highly anticipated Mirzapur 3. The upcoming season, directed by Gurmeet Singh and Anand Iyer and produced by Excel Entertainment, is set to stream soon on Amazon Prime Video. The series will see the return of beloved characters played by Pankaj Tripathi, Shweta Tripathi Sharma, Rasika Dugal, Vijay Varma, Harshita Gaur, Anjum Sharma, Priyanshu Painyuli, Isha Talwar, among others.

Ali Fazal speaks about Mirzapur 3

Ali Fazal recently opened up about his deep connection to his character in the hit series Mirzapur. Reflecting on his journey through the show’s multiple seasons, Fazal emphasised how integral the role has become to his life and performances.

“The format has become a very integral part of my life and performances. It is the one place where people get to track the entire journey, from season 1 to season 2 and now to season 3,” Fazal remarked. He discussed his character’s evolution, portraying a young boy who, despite the surrounding corruption, maintains a core innocence. Fazal explained how the character’s transformation due to societal circumstances has been a significant challenge, stating, “He becomes what he becomes because of the circumstances in the society, and he becomes what he becomes.”

Fazal elaborated on the analytical approach he takes to study his character, noting the complexity involved in portraying someone so different from himself. “It is the world that I don’t belong to, it is the character I don’t belong to, but I have tried to make sense of it,” he said. His dedication to understanding the character’s interactions and the writing has been central to his performance. Fazal pointed out that stories can be told from any perspective, and in this case, it’s seen through his character Guddu’s eyes.

Ali Fazal on his physical fitness during the shoot of Mirzapur

He also touched upon the physical and psychological aspects of the role. “There is the bodybuilder, there is a manickness, the madness that you see but these are the effects of core traumas that this person has been through,” he added. Fazal highlighted the compassion he aimed to convey, understanding the myriad situations his character endures. “To be able to play something like this requires someone who can see what a person in that situation can go through or maybe any other situation. It can be endless situations in a story.”

Fazal’s biggest challenge has been to observe without judgment, striving to bring authenticity to his performance. “I have tried to do that I really hope it brings some heart out on the big screen or any screen where it will be watched,” he concluded.

Mirzapur 3 is set to bring another riveting season of power, revenge, and the dark underbelly of crime. Fans can look forward to an electrifying performance by Ali Fazal and a storyline that promises to keep them on the edge of their seats.

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