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In this episode of Men’s Locker Room, host Sadhika Sehgal sits down with acclaimed actor Ali Fazal for an honest and deeply personal conversation about ambition, love, friendship, identity, success, and the unexpected turns that shape a life. Ali reflects on his journey from his childhood in Lucknow and his years at The Doon School to becoming one of India’s most versatile actors. He shares how his life was originally headed toward medicine and academics before a series of unexpected experiences led him toward theatre, cinema, and eventually a global acting career. The conversation explores the power of mentorship, education, and formative experiences. Ali opens up about school life, sports, injuries, first love, heartbreak, and the defining moments that pushed him toward acting. Through humorous stories and personal memories, he reveals how some of life’s biggest turning points often come from the most unexpected places. We also discuss friendship, relationships, and modern dating. Ali shares his thoughts on romance, vulnerability, emotional growth, and the realities of building a lasting partnership. He speaks candidly about his relationship with actor Richa Chadha, fatherhood, family life, and how becoming a husband and a father has changed his perspective on success, security, and happiness. Beyond his personal life, Ali reflects on his remarkable career—from early projects and breakthrough performances to globally recognized roles. He discusses the impact of iconic characters, the creative process behind acting, and what it feels like to see audiences connect with stories across cultures and generations. The episode also ventures into fascinating territory beyond cinema, touching on nostalgia, memory, self-discovery, spirituality, extraterrestrial life, human connection, and the search for meaning in an increasingly complex world. Throughout the conversation, Ali shares stories from his experiences in theatre, Bollywood, international productions, and his most beloved projects, while offering thoughtful insights into creativity, resilience, relationships, and personal growth. Whether you're a fan of Ali Fazal, interested in filmmaking and storytelling, curious about love and relationships, or simply looking for an engaging conversation about life, ambition, and human connection, this episode is for you. Subscribe and stay tuned to MensXP. Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mensxp/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mensxpofficial Tweet to us: https://twitter.com/MensXP TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Introduction 01:54 - Did Ali Fazal ever imagine his life would look like this? 03:02 - Ali Fazal on Doon School 09:58 - Ali Fazal on school friendships 11:36 - How Ali wooed Richa Chadha 13:48 - Are people more romantic now? 16:45 - Sons with fathers vs sons with mothers 18:00 - Life after trauma 20:29 - From a science student to becoming an actor 25:37 - Do heavy roles leave a personal mark? 28:00 - Does Ali feel secure in life? 28:25 - Falling for Richa, heartbreak, and healing 32:29 - Aliens, Area 51, and Kailash Parvat 36:24 - Mirzapur’s impact and his new project 41:07 - Imposter syndrome and the fear of time running out 42:51 - Meeting Al Pacino, Bollywood legends, and Richard Gere’s advice 45:57 - Ali on figuring out who you actually are 49:03 - Ali Fazal’s daughter and the father he wants to be 51:13 - Ali Fazal gets uncomfortable? Signs off with advice Ali Fazal, Ali Fazal interview, Men’s Locker Room, Sadhika Sehgal, Ali Fazal podcast, Richa Chadha, Ali Fazal and Richa Chadha, Mirzapur, Guddu Pandit, Bollywood podcast, fatherhood journey, relationships and love, modern dating India, heartbreak and healing, Doon School, Ali Fazal childhood, science student to actor, acting career journey, imposter syndrome, personal growth, friendship and relationships, Bollywood actor interview, Ali Fazal daughter, life after trauma, creativity and storytelling, Al Pacino, Richard Gere, Mirzapur impact, spirituality and self discovery, aliens and Area 51, Kailash Parvat, Bollywood conversations, human connection, actor life stories, success and happiness, vulnerability in men, Indian podcast, celebrity interview India, filmmaking and acting, Ali Fazal latest interview