When Ali Fazal spoke about cutting the jugular vein of financial support from home
Mumbai, July 24
Actor Ali Fazal, who was recently seen in the streaming series 'Raakh', once shared how he managed expenses after telling his family that he will take care of his own finances in the maximum city.
An old video of the actor from the 'Cyrus Says' podcast has resurfaced on the Internet, and it shows him talking about battling financial strain after falling prey to his friend's offer.
He said, "I called my dad, I said, 'Listen, I'm good. I'll take care of myself. I don't need monthly allowances and all'. Big bold move. Two of us, two of my friends, me and this friend of mine, Vijay, we've decided to do that. And he's done this call as well. Apparently, he called some other friend of his. He didn't call his dad".
The actor further mentioned, "He fully lied. He carried on getting his money monthly. So he set up this idea, make sure he's safe with the security thing and acting like this bohemian guy".
Earlier this month, the actor penned a heartfelt note thanking audiences for the overwhelming love he received for his latest project, 'Raakh'.
Expressing his gratitude, the actor said that an artist's journey feels almost 'complete when a character finds a permanent place in people's hearts'. Taking to social media account, Ali shared a handwritten note reflecting on the response to the heartwrenching series and his character, SI Jayprakash Jatav.
The note read, "Last few weeks I've been reading so many messages from all over and my heart is full to say the least. Thank you for watching Raakh. Thank you for accepting SI Jayprakash Jatav, with all his flaws, his presence, his fears, his silences and his few words. As actors our journey is near complete when characters find their homes in people's hearts. Its yours to keep now. Thank you for that. I'll always be grateful for it. With love, Ali Fazal".
On the work front, 'Raakh' has been garnering praise from viewers, with Ali's performance as SI Jayprakash Jatav emerging as one of the most talked-about aspects of the project.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Ali Fazal is one of the most underrated actors we have. He’s always chosen meaningful roles over commercial crap. And this financial independence story just adds to his depth as a person. Respect.
I loved him in 'Raakh'—the character SI Jayprakash Jatav was so raw and powerful. But this anecdote about his friend lying about cutting support is hilarious and frustrating at the same time. It’s tough out here, and some people just know how to game the system!
Meanwhile, his friend Vijay living the double life—calling his friends but not his dad to get the money! 🤣 Ali was the only one who actually walked the talk. Takes guts to be honest like that.
I appreciate Ali’s vulnerability sharing this. But I also worry about the pressure on young artists to be "bohemian" and independent when the reality of Mumbai’s rent and food costs is brutal. Not everyone has the luxury to cut off their family support entirely.
The fact that he wrote a handwritten thank-you note for the audience says a lot about his character. In an age of Instagram stories and corporate thank-yous, this was classy. And the jugular vein line is perfect—cutting the financial cord is like a surgical strike!
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