Mumbai, Oct 15 (NationPress) Ali Fazal has celebrated his 39th birthday on Wednesday, initiating the festivities alongside the cast of his much-anticipated project, Mirzapur The Film. Ali, known for his role as Guddu Bhaiya, shared a series of joyful moments from the birthday bash on his Instagram account, featuring colleagues like Shweta Tripathi, Shriya Pilgaonkar, Rasika Dugal, Kulbhushan Kharbanda, Abhishek Banerjee, and Jitendra Kumar.

In his post, he expressed, "Let’s just call it a birthday season from now on. As October arrives, we feast and share moments with loved ones. I am grateful to the countless worlds from which I receive affection, and to this life where you all make it so delightful and wonderful... and a special message to my two girls - Love (sic).”

To embody Guddu Bhaiya once again in the film adaptation, Ali has embraced his family heritage in pehelwani and kushti to achieve the desired physique.

Discussing this distinctive training regimen, a source close to Ali informed IANS, "Guddu Bhaiya is a formidable character, and he aims to portray him with the same authenticity that his ancestors brought to their craft.”

“With a rich history in Pehelwani, Ali grew up observing the discipline, determination, and immense physical strength it requires. Instead of relying on endless protein shakes, he is revisiting those roots, training and eating like a wrestler," the source elaborated.

Meanwhile, Shweta Tripathi, known for her role as Golu Gupta in the popular series, shared her thoughts on the excitement surrounding Mirzapur, noting how “fans consistently provide updates and photos from our shoots across Varanasi; it feels like receiving live updates from our extended family!”

“It’s more than just the cast and crew now; the audience has become an integral part of our universe. Behind the scenes, there’s an abundance of love, laughter, and beauty that motivates me every single day,” she added.