Did you know? Ali Fazal’s gangster avatar in Mirzapur took 8 months of strict training

Those who have seen the trailer of the upcoming web series Mirzapur must have noticed Ali Fazal’s physical transformation.

The Fukrey actor, who plays the role of a gangster in the show, had to undergo an intense workout regime in order to get into the skin of the intimidating character. Talking about his workout regime, he shares, “The way they trained us was different from normal training. We would do three exercises, deadlifting, squatting and chest exercises, which took care of everything. We followed this routine for eight months preceded by a change in diet as well.” Taking inspiration from real-life bodybuilders, Ali didn’t drink water for three days prior to the first day of the shoot.