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Ali Fazal will play a paparazzi photographer in a dark dramedy set in Mumbai's entertainment industry. Ali Fazal, known for his diverse roles in Bollywood and notable appearances in international projects, is set to take on an interesting new character in his upcoming film. As per sources, the actor will be playing a paparazzi photographer, offering a glimpse into the fast-moving world of celebrity media.
The film is currently in the final stages of scripting and Ali is expected to begin prep work soon. Described as a dark dramedy, it is set against the backdrop of Mumbai’s entertainment industry. A source close to the development shared, “Ali has always chosen unconventional roles, and this one is no different.
The film is a very unique and different take to shed light on the behind-the-scenes reality of paparazzi culture. The script is nearly final and the pre production is expected to start in a few months with the project expected to go on floors end of 2025". Other projects in the pipeline Meanwhile,Ali Fazal and Sonali Bendre have reportedly been cast in an upcoming crime thriller web series based on the infamous 1978 Geeta and Sanjay Chopra kidnapping and murder case, widely known as the Ranga-Billa case.
The series aims to revisit the chilling crime that shook the nation in 1983. With post-production scheduled to begin in June-July, the project is already generating significant buzz on social media, thanks to its gripping and disturbing subject matter. In the series, Sonali Bendre and Ali Fazal will be seen teaming up as investigative officers assigned to the harrowing Ranga-Billa case.
A source close to the production revealed to HT City that the series boasts an intriguing cast, a compelling setting, and is being filmed at a location that aligns closely with the real-life events. Ali also has the highly anticipated fantasy period drama Rakht Brahmand, creatively helmed by Raj & DK, and an intense murder thriller helmed by director Prosit Roy, in the pipeline..
