Folks Claimed ‘OTT Will Be Fashionably Late’

Namaste doston! Welcome to another spicy edition of Bollywood gupshup with your very own Khabree Kiran! Today, we’re diving into the thrilling world of Mirzapur and the man of the hour, Ali Fazal. Buckle up, because yeh kahani hai full twist aur tadka!

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Mirzapur Season 3: Ali Fazal’s Guddu Bhaiya Returns with a Bang! 🎬

Aaj kal sabki zubaan pe ek hi naam hai—Mirzapur Season 3! The much-anticipated season has finally dropped, and the reviews are rolling in. Fans are already speculating about a potential Season 4. For those living under a rock, this Hindi crime series stars Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal, Rasika Dugal, Shweta Tripathi, Vijay Varma, and Harshita Gaur. It first crashed onto our screens in 2018 on Prime Video, and OTT platforms have never been the same since.

Mirzapur was like the baap of crime web series in India, setting the stage for many more to come. The series is known for its unapologetic storytelling, killer dialogues, and jaw-dropping performances. Our very own Guddu Bhaiya, aka Ali Fazal, has seen his character evolve dramatically from Season 1 to 3.

Ali Fazal: The Man with a Plan

Now let’s talk about Ali Fazal, the guy who can switch from Hollywood to Bollywood faster than you can say "Mirzapur"! In an old interview, this Kandahar star shared an interesting tidbit about his career choices. When he first took on Mirzapur, industry insiders told him to stick to movies.

"Movies pe dhyan do, OTT baad mein aayega," they said. But our Guddu Bhaiya had other plans. Ali predicted the OTT boom long before it happened. "Yeh tsunami udhar se aa raha hai, and I saw it coming," he told Man’s World in an interview. Fazal knew that the world was interconnected and that OTT platforms were the future.

"People said: ‘OTT baad mein aayega, abhi theatrical chal raha hai boss’. But I had the inkling that OTT is going to blow up and this is not because I had a gut feeling about it, I was just smart enough and aware enough to predict the trend. It was already happening in the West and would eventually hit us as well."

Ali Fazal on Production: Pushing Buttons Studios

Ever wondered why Ali decided to dive into production so early in his career? Well, the Death on the Nile star felt that the industry was evolving and he wanted to be at the forefront of it. His production house, Pushing Buttons Studios, aims to push boundaries and bring fresh, innovative content to the screen.

"In the past, evolution in the industry meant moving on to better projects, whether as an actor, producer, or writer. However, the world has become more interconnected now. With the advent of OTT platforms and other groundbreaking developments, there are more opportunities for cross-cultural collaborations and sharing ideas."

The Future of Mirzapur: Season 4?

With all the twists and turns of Season 3, fans are eagerly awaiting what will happen next. Ali Fazal’s portrayal of Guddu is so iconic, it’s hard to imagine anyone else in the role. As we sit on the edge of our seats, we can only hope that Season 4 will be announced soon!

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Kiran’s Gyan:

Paisa, power, aur pyaar—Bollywood mein yeh teeno cheezein zaroori hain. But in this case, add "prediction" to the mix! Trust your gut, just like Ali Fazal did. Ab dekho, Guddu Bhaiya ne sabka dil jeet liya! The real mantra? Always be ahead of the curve, warna picture se nikal jaoge! 😉

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