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✓ Verified source: The Times of India · 15:27 IST · Friday, 03 July 2026

Ali Fazal calls himself 'imperfect', admits he misses social gatherings in the cinema world

Ali Fazal calls himself 'imperfect', admits he misses social gatherings in the cinema world
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Key facts

  • Ali Fazal describes himself as 'imperfect'
  • Admits to frequently missing social gatherings in the film industry

Ali Fazal has spoken openly about what he calls his 'imperfect' nature, telling The Times of India that he frequently misses social events and gatherings that are a staple of life in the Hindi film industry. The admission is striking from an actor whose career has spanned major Bollywood productions, Hollywood appearances, and the massively popular streaming series Mirzapur.

Fazal's comments touch on a rarely discussed aspect of the entertainment business: the informal social circuit — parties, premieres, and industry gatherings — that often functions as a parallel networking mechanism alongside official professional engagements. His acknowledgement that he misses such gatherings suggests a degree of deliberate or temperamental distance from this world.

The actor described himself as 'imperfect' in a way that reads less like false modesty and more like a considered self-assessment. For someone who has built a reputation for thoughtful, committed performances, the framing aligns with a broader image of an actor who prioritises craft over industry politics.

Fazal, who is also known for his relationship with actor Richa Chadha, has increasingly become one of Bollywood's more reflective public voices. His candour about the social pressures and his own limitations within the industry offers a counterpoint to the carefully managed public personas that most stars maintain.

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