Ali Fazal gets candid about Hollywood success
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Bollywood actor Ali Fazal, who recently appeared in the crime thriller Raakh, has shared some valuable tips for aspiring actors in Hollywood. Speaking to Hindustan Times, he said that people should not hesitate to give auditions, as it is a humbling experience. "A lot of actors have this misconception, 'I'll go there, find an agency, and then life will start.' It's the other way around, actually," he added.
Advice
'It works a little differently as opposed to India...'
Fazal further explained, "You have to get through the auditions, land one part, and then the agencies come and get you." "It works a little differently as opposed to India, where you get under an umbrella and then wait." He also shared that he prepared for his role in Raakh by attending workshops and readings to understand how the makers envisioned the world of the film.
Career transition
Fazal has impressed international audiences
Fazal is one of the few Indian actors who have successfully made a name in Hollywood. He has been a part of projects like Victoria & Abdul (2017), Death on the Nile (2022), and Kandahar (2023). Meanwhile, Fazal is all set to reprise his role as Guddu Pandit in Mirzapur: The Movie, which is set to release on September 4.