Ali Fazal on juggling between Rakt Bramhand & Prosit Roy’s subsequent

Shapeshifting is a pleasure for any actor, however for Ali Fazal, navigating two completely different worlds is each exhilarating and mind-boggling. Whereas the actor performs a king in Netflix’s fantasy drama Rakt Bramhand, he’s additionally taking pictures for Amazon Prime Video’s gritty crime thriller helmed by Prosit Roy. “Rakt Bramhand is an expansive interval drama, a style I’ve by no means explored at this scale, whereas Prosit Roy’s thriller is uncooked and intense. The psychological shift required between these initiatives is immense, however I thrive on unpredictability, and this part is permitting me to discover the complete spectrum of my craft,” says the actor.

Rakt Bramhand is created by (from left) Raj Nidimoru and Krishna DK 

Fazal is at present juggling the 2 initiatives’ shoot in Mumbai. He notes that in the future he’s in heavy robes, strolling via the palatial units constructed for creator duo Raj-DK’s collection that additionally stars Aditya Roy Kapur, Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Wamiqa Gabbi. The subsequent day, he’s within the again alleys enjoying a person, who has seen the darkish facet of humanity, for Roy’s yet-untitled thriller. “Rakt Bramhand is a poetic, political drama set in a fantastical previous. The language, the physique language, every part about it calls for self-discipline. In distinction, my position within the crime thriller is all grime and grit,” he shares. The actor, who can also be set to make his Tamil debut with Mani Ratnam’s Thug Life, considers this part of his profession deeply fulfilling. “Engaged on my south debut, whereas additionally partaking with two OTT dramas and wrapping up Metro… In Dino has been exhilarating. There are days after I really feel like my head is in three time zones without delay. However I’m not complaining—that is what I dwell for,” he grins.

Prosit Roy