Ali Fazal is a Bollywood as well as a Hollywood actor of Indian origin. Though this versatile actor has not done many films, his work has marked his position in Bollywood already. Let’s dive deeper into the professional and personal life of Ali Fazal.
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Biography/Wiki
Ali Fazal was born onĀ 15 October 1986 inĀ Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. Fazal had an acting bug in him since his school days as he used to participate in school plays. He was selected to play the role ofĀ Trinculo in Shakespeare’s play,Ā The Tempest. Before getting into the films, Ali did many commercial ads. He is also a theatre artist. Fazal was given the title, ‘Most Desirable Men’ by The Times Of India in 2014. The 32-year-old actor is best known for his Bollywood debut character, ‘Joy‘ in the film, 3 Idiots. He has played supporting roles in many Bollywood flicks. Also, being a philanthropist, he joined ‘Fortis,’ and ‘NDTV’ organised, ‘Cancerthon‘ to create awareness and raise funds for children battling cancer. During the event, he also spoke against smoking.
Physical Appearance
He stands 5ā² 11ā³ (175cm) and weighs 75 kg (165 lbs). He has broad chest around 40 and Biceps around 13.
Family
Fazal was born into a Muslim middle-class family in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
Parents & Siblings
He was 18 when his parents got divorced from each other.
Ali Fazal with his father
Ali Fazal’s Mother
Ali grew up in his grandparents’ house.
Wife & Children
On 4 October 2022, he got married to his long-time girlfriend Richa Chadda in Lucknow.
Ali Fazal and Richa Chadda’s wedding photo
On 16 July 2024, the couple welcomed their first child, a baby girl named Zuneyra.
Relationships/Affairs
Before getting married to Richa Chadda, he had been dating her sinceĀ 2016. [1]India today
Ali Fazal with Richa Chadha
Career
He attendedĀ La Martiniere CollegeĀ inĀ LucknowĀ and completed his schooling from, The Doon School,Ā Dehra Dun. He was a basketball player during his school time, and he always wished to represent India at International level. After he did his schooling, his parents wanted Ali to pursue Engineering, but he anyhow convinced his parents and completed his graduation in economics fromĀ St. Xavier’s College. He debuted through the English language film,Ā The Other End of the Line (2008). He then appeared in American television miniseries, Bollywood Hero. After his film, Always Kabhi Kabhi failed miserably at the box-office, Ali stated in an interview that it was not a right decision to do the film. Ali further revealed that he lost around 15 kgs weight for the film. His film, Fukrey (2013) was a breakthrough for Ali, as his career picked up the pace and he bagged many offers for the lead roles.
Ali played the supporting roleĀ in the comedy-drama, Bobby Jasoos oppositeĀ Vidya Balan, the film was well received. In 2015, Ali made a special appearance in the film, Furious 7, the 7th installment inĀ The Fast and the Furious series.
Ali Fazal in the film, Furious 7
Then he was seen in an Indo-American film,Ā For Here Or To Go?. The film was screened atĀ many International Film Festivals. In 2017, he was starred in theĀ British-American film,Ā Victoria & Abdul, which was premiered at theĀ Venice Film FestivalĀ in 2017.
Controversy
In 2015, Ali Fazal sparked a controversy by saying that his co-star in Khamoshiyan, Gurmeet Choudhary, was cast by the makers to promote the film since he had a good fan following and nothing more. He further added that Gurmeet’s “Lord Ram” character in NDTV Imagine’s Ramayana was the only character responsible for his “fan following.”
Ali Fazal with his co-stars, Sapna Pabbi and Gurmeet Choudhry
Car Collections
He owns a BMW X6 that he gifted himself post the success of Happy Bhaag Jaayegi in 2016. He also owns a Toyota Land Cruiser. [2]GQ
Facts
- Ali Fazal does not smoke, nor he drinks alcohol.
- His anytime dish isĀ Chicken Biryani.
- Ali’s favourite colour is blue.
- He is a complete Bollywood bug and loves watching movies in his free time, and his favourite actors areĀ Shahrukh Khan and Al Pacino, whereas, Kajol is his favourite actress.
- He is averse to swimming since he is a water phobic.
- Fazal revealed in an interview that he convinced his parents to get separated so that it would make everyone’s life simple and happy. He added,
“I believe it’s not fair on people to continue in a relationship only because a childās involved”.
- One of Ali’s aspirations is to become a part of a music band as a lead guitarist.
- As per the reports, costumes of the lead actors including Ali, worn in the film,Ā Victoria & Abdul, have been kept in the official display atĀ the former residence of the Queen of England, Osborne House.
- To pay his tribute to Paul Walker, he rendered his help in organizing aĀ drag raceĀ inĀ Lonavla.
- He did a concert, ‘Rooh Kambdi‘ with the singer,Ā Tochi Raina, to make funds for the victims of theĀ earthquake in Nepal.
- Ali is known as a media-friendly person.
- He is the celebrity endorser ofĀ an Indian domestic card scheme,Ā RuPay.
- According to Ali Fazal, his first salary was Rs. 8,000 when, at the age of 19, he was working in a call centre in his college days.
First salary – 8000/-
Age – 19
Call centre during college to fund college fee. https://t.co/z2julqM576— Ali Fazal M / Ł ŪŲ± Ų¹ŁŪ ŁŲ¶Ł / ą¤ ą¤²ą„ (@alifazal9) November 18, 2020
- Ali Fazal is a big fan of Alexander McQueen, and his wardrobe has a couple of jackets from the brand. His wardrobe also has suits from D&G and Dior. [3]GQ
References
| ↑1 | India today |
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| ↑2, ↑3 | GQ |
