Ali Fazal shares a MAJOR details of Mirzapur: The Film; says, “Once you see me cut my hair…”

During an interview, Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal discussed their maiden production venture, Girls Will Be Girls. They also delve into the intriguing connection between Mirzapur and Gangs of Wasseypur. Ali Fazal gave some insights on the most anticipated project Mirzapur: The Film.

Ali Fazal and Richa Chadha on Mirzapur and Gangs of Wasseypur

Long before the likes of Baahubali, KGF, and Pushpa, Hindi cinema witnessed the rise of Anurag Kashyap’s Gangs of Wasseypur. A two-part film that captured the nation’s attention and left a lasting impact both domestically and internationally. Richa Chadha played a pivotal role as Nagma Khatoon, the central woman in the lives of both Sardar Khan and Faizal Khan. The film’s influence has been so profound that it has inspired not only movies but also web series. It attempted to capture its unique essence, with varying degrees of success. One notable example is Amazon Prime Video’s Mirzapur, featuring Richa’s husband, Ali Fazal.

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At the event, Richa and Ali engaged with a lively audience. They shared insights about their production Girls Will Be Girls, currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video. The couple also explored the ties between Mirzapur and Gangs of Wasseypur.

Ali Fazal shares a MAJOR details of Mirzapur: The Film

As the audience erupted in cheers at the mere mention of Mirzapur, Ali Fazal teased what’s next for the highly anticipated Mirzapur: The Film currently in development. “The film will feature not just me, but also Divyenndu, Pankaj Tripathy, and Abhishek Banerjee,” he announced. He was questioned about how the movie would resurrect characters like Munna Bhaiyaa and Compounder. These characters met their demise in the series’ three-season run. Ali explained, “It’s like going back to the beginning and retelling the story. So they’re all back. Once you see me cut my hair and bulk up, you’ll know I’m back on the Mirzapur set.”

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Richa then playfully remarked, “Mirzapur was born from the belly of Gangs of Wasseypur,” eliciting laughter from the crowd. Reflecting on her time working on Gangs of Wasseypur, Richa admitted, “I had no idea that Anurag Kashyap’s duology would achieve such monumental success. It’s a cult film now. But back when we were making it, we had no inkling it would become a phenomenon…”

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