I told Judi Dench Bollywood is not all songs-and-dance, Ali Fazal on Victoria and Abdul
I told Judi Dench Bollywood is not all songs-and-dance, Ali Fazal on Victoria and Abdul: Ali Fazal believes that his maiden English movie Victoria and Abdul would be the turning point in his career. He also talk about his experience of working with Judi Dench. He said that she was vastly welcoming towards him and a few days into the shooting, the couple became friends.
Unlike the irrelevant character part in his American debut film Furious 7, two years ago, actor Ali Fazal is now making a giant leap in the international film world, with his maiden English movie Victoria and Abdul. which is Directed by two-time Academy winner Stephen Friers, Victoria & Abdul stars him in the lead role opposite Hollywood experienced person Judi Dench. The film’s international trailer came out on Tuesday and is being appreciated for its sensitive portrayal of the relationship between Queen Victoria (Judi Dench) and her footman (Ali Fazal). The film is based on a true story.
Naturally excited about the film, Ali told to media about its trailer launch that he believes this project would be the turning point in his career. “Everyone has a before and after, I think this film will be that for me.” The actor was chosen from a long list of actors, some of whom are his colleagues, and that made Ali happier about the film.
“It was a proper process. A lady, whose name I can’t take, but I owe it to her. She told me about the auditions. Then I called Nandini, the casting director. The process started. But then 20-25 days passed and I had forgotten about it. One day, I got a call that they have liked me and would want to meet me. It was a long list of names out of which I was selected and I feel really nice about it. There were some of my colleagues, those who I really respect, and to have been picked over them means something.”
Besides the fact that he is playing the lead in an English film, another enthusiasm for the young actor was working with Dench, one of the most celebrated international actors and also an Oscar-winner. Talking about the experience, Ali said that she was awfully welcoming towards him and a few days into the shooting, the couple became friends. “The first day we met, we had lunch just to know each other and break the ice. I was obviously very happy. She is one of the actors we have grown up watching. I touched her feet, hugged her… I was very happy. She put me at ease. She was sweet and soon we became friends.”
“however she loves India, she has been here. We spoke a lot about Indian food and of course, Bollywood. I think she is a little heartbroken that she couldn’t be here. She is hoping to make it to India later. Hope it happens.”
I told Judi Dench Bollywood is not all songs-and-dance, Ali Fazal on Victoria and Abdul
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