- By Sidhi Agarwall
- Thu, 22 May 2025 05:57 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Ali Fazal, known for his role as Guddu Pandit in Mirzapur, is gearing up for his upcoming role in the Netflix series Rakt Brahmand: The Bloody Kingdom. The series is directed by Rahi Anil Barve and produced by Raj and DK. To prepare for the high-octane action scenes, Ali Fazal has been reportedly undergoing intense training in Jujutsu, a Japanese martial art, under the guidance of Italian expert and black belt Umberto Barbagallo. On the work front, apart from Rakt Brahmand, Ali Fazal is also set for the theatrical release of his upcoming Telugu movie Thug Life with Kamal Haasan.
Ali Fazal was determined to train properly for the role, as per a report in Firstpost, "Ali was clear from the beginning that he wanted to train properly for the role. He didn’t want to rely on doubles for the action scenes. The team brought in Umberto to help him get into shape and learn the technique." The report further revealed that the Mirzapur star has been dedicating nearly 6-7 hours a day to training, which includes weight training, diction classes and learning traditional martial arts.
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On the other hand, helmed by Raj and DK, Rakt Brahmand: The Bloody Kingdom is an action fantasy television series that will be released on Netflix. The plot is based on a Marathi short story, Vidushak, by G. A. Kulkarni. It dives into a fictional kingdom and the conflict between two princes vying for the throne. It also stars Aditya Roy Kapur, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Wamiqa Gabbi, and Jaideep Ahlawat, among others.
Ali Fazal's dedication to his craft is commendable, and his collaboration with Umberto Barbagallo reflects a growing trend among actors to prioritise authenticity and hard work in their performances. With "Rakt Brahmand: The Bloody Kingdom", Fazal is set to deliver a thrilling performance that will captivate audiences worldwide. In his illustrious Bollywood career, he has given some blockbuster hits like Fukrey, Khufiya, Fukrey Returns and Fukrey 3, among many others. In personal life, Ali Fazal is married to versatile Bollywood actress Richa Chadha.