Actor Ali Fazal will begin shooting for his new Hollywood project with veteran British actor Judi Dench in Stephen Frears’s directorial, in London.
The film is based on Shrabani Basu’s book Victoria & Abdul: The True Story of the Queen’s Closet Confidant, based on a true story of an unexpected friendship in the later years of Queen Victoria’s long rule.
However, he is upset that he is not with the cast and crew of his recently released Bollywood film Happy Bhag Jayegi to celebrate its success.
“I’m so overwhelmed with the response coming in for Happy Bhag Jayegi... And to know that it’s doing well at the box office. I feel bad that I am not there with my team Aanand L. Rai, Diana Penty, Abhay Deol [and] Mudassar Aziz right now,” said Fazal.
“I did make a quick entry-exit before my flight, to meet the gang for dinner. Lots of happy vibes and happy wishes I am taking with me to another glorious set and chapter in my life. Work begins,” he added.
In the Hollywood project, Ali has reportedly taken on the role of Abdul Karim, the young servant from India who became an unlikely confidant and teacher to Queen Victoria (played by Dench).
Fazal has also starred in Hollywood film Furious 7.
