Ali Fazal, who is renowned for his ability to transition between Indian and foreign films with ease, has finally discussed the price of treading this fine line. The actor has a remarkable international resume from roles in Death on the Nile, Furious 7, and Victoria & Abdul, but not without making sacrifices. In a recent interview, he acknowledged that while he was away filming in the West, a number of lucrative Bollywood projects fell through his fingers.
When questioned about juggling two industries, Ali responded, “It is difficult.” “I lose out a lot.” I regret missing out on two or three projects. It would be unfair to name my colleagues because they have already completed them and done a good job. The actor acknowledged this trade-off with a bittersweet smile.
Ali also responded to the criticism regarding his infrequent visits to India. “People often complain that you don’t show up much, but what can I do when I’m trying to balance the two industries?” he clarified. Although he admitted that his choice to work more abroad has caused him to become less well-known domestically, he is still motivated to push those limits.
Ali doesn’t hide from the lack of fanfare, even though he might not get the same marketing hype as some of his Hollywood peers. He acknowledged, “I do care. We are presenting ourselves at the end of the day, and I want to do that.” Ali is refocusing on Indian cinema with upcoming projects like Lahore 1947 and Mirzapur: The Movie, reminding fans that his story is still ongoing and simply taking place in two different worlds.
