Ali Fazal on Guddu Pandit’s Return in ‘Mirzapur: The Movie,’ the Haunting World of ‘Raakh’ and Refusing to Be Typecast

Actor Ali Fazal is returning to play Guddu Pandit in Mirzapur: The Movie, and according to Variety, he's discussing the philosophy that's defined his fifteen-year career. Fazal has deliberately pursued diverse projects to avoid typecasting—a commitment he credits to his mother and her early love of world cinema. The strategy paid off: his portfolio spans both Indian mainstream hits and international films, evidence that he came out of film school believing the industry was bigger than conventional wisdom suggested. Beyond Mirzapur, he's also starring in the film Raakh, continuing his pattern of seeking varied, substantive work rather than repeating roles.

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