Ali Fazal is set to showcase romance on screen in Metro… In Dino, but off screen, love plays out in the small, everyday moments of his life. Since the arrival of his daughter, Zuneyra Ida Fazal, the actor has been experiencing love in new and deeper ways. His relationship with his wife, actor Richa Chadha, has also evolved as they embrace parenthood together. “You’ll often catch me playfully flirting with my wife or looking for little chances to sneak out together,” he shares with a smile. “Once our daughter is asleep, we’ll say, ‘Let’s go grab a bite.’ Or some mornings, we just sit with our coffees and talk.”
Ali Fazal reflects on sleepless nights and joyful chaos after welcoming daughter Zuneyra; says, “Becoming a parent has completely redefined what love means”
Fazal and Chadha welcomed their daughter Zuneyra in July last year, and since then, their lives have been a whirlwind of change. From sleepless nights filled with burping and diaper duties to moments of pure joy and exhaustion, Fazal admits that fatherhood has transformed him. “Becoming a parent has completely redefined what love means,” he shared, noting that he was quite anxious during the early months after Zuneyra’s birth. “I think I read every parenting book out there. Those first few months were filled with worry, but things are starting to settle now,” he added
Despite settling into fatherhood, Fazal’s concerns haven’t entirely faded. He often reflects on the kind of world his daughter is growing up in. “What kind of future are we leaving for her? That thought scares me,” he admited. As an artist, he feels a deep sense of responsibility, especially when it comes to the legacy of cinema. “The films we make today will be watched decades from now. People might look back and say, ‘You lived through that time—did you document it? No? Why not?’ These are the things that trouble both Richa and me,” he shared.
As both an actor and producer, Fazal is committed to creating meaningful cinema while also being an outspoken voice on social issues. However, his Candor has come with its challenges. “Being an opinionated artist in this industry isn’t easy. I’ve likely lost opportunities because of it, but I have no regrets,” he said. Still, he acknowledges that voicing dissent isn’t always about making noise. Instead, he sees cinema as a powerful tool for expression. “We’ll tell all kinds of stories, but we have to be strategic. We can’t keep waiting for the perfect moment—often, the most powerful art is born in times of crisis. The key is figuring out how to say what we want, cleverly and effectively.”
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