Ali Fazal’s short film Tasveer to be screened at Dharamshala International Film Festival

Ali Fazal is currently getting rave reviews for his performance as Guddu Bhaiya in the second season of Mirzapur, which released last week. But amid preparing and shooting for the role, the actor also lent his voice to an animated short film Tasveer. 

The film is selected to be screened at the Dharamshala International Film Festival, which will be held online from October 29 to November 4. 

Directed by animator Ashutosh Pathak, Tasveer is based on the humanitarian crisis that emerged in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

An official statement from the makers said the video was thoughtfully crafted and the writing had satirical undertones to it. "It spoke about the importance of being kind, checking one's privilege and the dire need for empathy towards the underprivileged especially in today's times,” read the statement.

Sharing his happiness at being associated with the film, Fazal said, “We are so happy that a small video we made will now be screened at a reputed film festival. Ashutosh's visuals had great power and his lines, even more so. It was hard to not be moved by his writing and the theme. This was the kind of art that asks the right questions and I am glad our cry for kindness was heard, appreciated and has found new takers.”