{"id":13671,"date":"2025-09-18T09:22:02","date_gmt":"2025-09-18T09:22:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/18\/ali-fazal-goes-back-to-pehelwani-roots-for-guddu-bhaiyas-role-in-mirzapur-movie-bollywood-news\/"},"modified":"2025-09-18T09:22:02","modified_gmt":"2025-09-18T09:22:02","slug":"ali-fazal-goes-back-to-pehelwani-roots-for-guddu-bhaiyas-role-in-mirzapur-movie-bollywood-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/18\/ali-fazal-goes-back-to-pehelwani-roots-for-guddu-bhaiyas-role-in-mirzapur-movie-bollywood-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Ali Fazal Goes Back to Pehelwani Roots For Guddu Bhaiya&#8217;s Role In Mirzapur Movie | Bollywood News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"story-9580798\">\n<p><span class=\"jsx-395e0e0beb19cb6e jsx-4143937483\">Last Updated:<\/span><time class=\"jsx-395e0e0beb19cb6e jsx-4143937483\">September 18, 2025, 14:48 IST<\/time><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"asubttl-9580798\" class=\"jsx-c9f81425ec968c48 jsx-1766990748 asubttl-schema\">Ali Fazal prepares for Mirzapur: The Movie by embracing Pehelwani and Kushti and following his family\u2019s traditional protein-rich diet for an authentic Guddu Bhaiya.<\/h2>\n<div class=\"jsx-c3a4b7af90a1cd78 artsharwrp\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news18.co\/gnps-en-btn\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-91f4da8d48c13a79 gglebtn bgsky\"\/><\/p>\n<div id=\"artshare\" class=\"jsx-c3a4b7af90a1cd78 artshare\">\n<div class=\"jsx-c3a4b7af90a1cd78 stickdiv\">\n<div class=\"jsx-c3a4b7af90a1cd78 deskwrapstkdiv\">\n<div class=\"jsx-c3a4b7af90a1cd78 fontchange\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/dlxczavtqcctuei\/news18\/static\/images\/english\/font.svg\" height=\"30px\" width=\"30px\" alt=\"font\" title=\"font\" class=\"jsx-c3a4b7af90a1cd78 lazyload\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"jsx-c9f81425ec968c48 jsx-1766990748 amimg\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Ali Fazal last starred in Metro\u2026in Dino. (Photo Credits: Instagram)&#10;&#10;\" title=\"Ali Fazal last starred in Metro\u2026in Dino. (Photo Credits: Instagram)&#10;&#10;\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2021\/07\/1627283897_news18_logo-1200x800.jpg?impolicy=website&amp;width=400&amp;height=225\" loading=\"eager\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"jsx-c9f81425ec968c48 jsx-1766990748\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Ali Fazal last starred in Metro\u2026in Dino. (Photo Credits: Instagram)<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p id=\"0\" class=\"story_para_0\">Ali Fazal is now channelling his focus entirely on Mirzapur: The Movie and in true Ali fashion, he\u2019s taking an unconventional route to prepare for the role of Guddu Bhaiya.<\/p>\n<p id=\"1\" class=\"story_para_1\">Instead of relying solely on modern supplements and protein shakes, sources close to the actor reveal that Ali is diving into his family roots of Pehelwani and Kushti, traditional Indian wrestling, to build strength and bulk. The actor, whose family history is steeped in this age-old sport, is said to be training in classic pehelwan-style workouts, which focus on functional strength, endurance, and raw power.<\/p>\n<p id=\"2\" class=\"story_para_2\">Adding to the authenticity, Ali is reportedly leaning on his family\u2019s time-honoured recipes, rich in natural proteins, ghee, milk, and seasonal produce to support his diet, giving his transformation a homegrown touch. These wholesome, nutrient-packed meals are designed to fuel gruelling gym sessions and wrestling-inspired drills, all while keeping him connected to his cultural heritage.<\/p>\n<p id=\"3\" class=\"story_para_3\">Speaking about this unique preparation, a source close to Ali shared, \u201cGuddu Bhaiya is a beast in his own right, and he wanted to approach him, this time with the same authenticity that his ancestors brought to their craft. His family has a long history in Pehelwani, and he grew up watching the discipline, the grit, and the sheer physical power it demands. So instead of gulping down endless protein shakes, he is going back to those roots training like a wrestler, eating like a wrestler.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p id=\"4\" class=\"story_para_4\">Meanwhile Ali reflects on his current fitness routine \u201cThe idea is to build a body that\u2019s not just for show but one that can truly fight, endure, and dominate, just like Guddu would. This is my way of bringing a fresher, fiercer Guddu to the screen.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p id=\"5\" class=\"story_para_5\">With the buzz around Mirzapur: The Movie already at an all-time high, fans can expect a raw, powerful, and deeply authentic return of Guddu Bhaiya, one that blends the grit of the streets with the might of the Akhada.<\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd atawrap\">\n<div class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd atadetailwrp\">\n<div class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd ataname\"><span class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd atthumb\"><\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Shreyanka Mazumdar\" title=\"Shreyanka Mazumdar\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2023\/11\/shreyanka-mugshot-2023-11-8ef8dd88a71f919244a2d2ecf14e4f84.jpg?impolicy=website&amp;width=60&amp;height=60\" class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd\"\/><\/figure>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd attitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.news18.com\/byline\/shreyanka-mazumdar-25843.html\" class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd atamail\">Shreyanka Mazumdar<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Shreyanka Mazumdar is Chief Sub Editor of the entertainment team at News18. With an unbridled passion for all things Bollywood, she loves deep-diving into the glitz and glamour of the entertainment world, bring&#8230;<span class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd aurpdebtn\">Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Shreyanka Mazumdar is Chief Sub Editor of the entertainment team at News18. With an unbridled passion for all things Bollywood, she loves deep-diving into the glitz and glamour of the entertainment world, bring&#8230;<!-- --> <span class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd aurpdebtn\">Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-c9f81425ec968c48 jsx-1766990748 artcta\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news18.co\/gnps-en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here<\/a> to add News18 as your preferred news source on Google. 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