Ali Fazal reveals he needed to work with Prosit Roy ever since he watched Pari

Ali Fazal could have shot for Raakh solely this yr, however collaborating with director Prosit Roy has been his years-long want. Seven years, to be exact. The actor remembers being blown away by Roy’s Pari (2018), which starred Anushka Sharma. Proper then, Fazal knew that he needed to be a part of the director’s world sooner or later. 

Anushka Sharma in ‘Pari’

“I keep in mind being struck by how Prosit constructed a complete world by temper, silence, and pressure in Pari. It was an uncommon horror movie, away from the usual tropes used to scare,” says the actor. “Later, Paatal Lok [2020] reaffirmed my perception that he is likely one of the most fun voices in our trade right now. When Raakh got here my approach and I discovered Prosit was on the helm, it felt just like the universe was lastly answering a quiet want I’d been carrying for years. Generally, desires take time to manifest, however after they do, they’re definitely worth the wait.”

Prosit Roy

The Prime Video collection, additionally starring Sonali Bendre, additionally marks his first position as a police officer. Point out that, and Fazal insists he’s “not one more cop” on the planet of Hindi exhibits that’s overpopulated with stereotyped law enforcement officials with troubled pasts. He notes that by his character, Raakh examines morality, responsibility, and human behaviour. “To discover this character underneath Prosit’s course has been transformative. It helped having a director who pays consideration to element, pushes you with out making you’re feeling misplaced, and creates [a distinct] world for his tales.”