The much-loved Mirzapur is set to make a massive leap from the OTT space to the big screen with Mirzapur: The Movie, slated for release in September. The film will mark the return of some memorable characters, including Ali Fazal as Guddu Pandit. The actor revealed that many in the industry had advised him against signing the series. However, it went on to earn him widespread recognition.

Ali Fazal recalls getting warned against signing Mirzapur

The 39-year-old actor said he recently got to know that his Fukrey director, Mrighdeep Singh Lamba, had recommended his name to the makers of Mirzapur. At that time, Fazal, who was establishing himself in Hindi cinema and had also appeared in a couple of Hollywood films, said he was advised by many to stay away from the project.