Ali Fazal had to study dirt biking as one of many preparations for his role in his most recent Hollywood Kandahar film. Ali, who plays Kahil in the movie, spent time throughout the filming mastering the new skill set needed for his character because it is still a rare sport in India. In this military thriller, Ali plays the lead role in one of the most action-packed films he has ever seen. The actor spent a lot of time filming in Saudi Arabia’s Al Ula region.
Ali Fazal confesses, “So basically, dirt biking has obviously grown to be a highly loved hobby in my life. Unexpectedly dissipating me from everyday biking on the congested streets of our cities. But you know you’ll never be as excellent as you want to be when you work with such an incredible stunt crew on a movie like Kandahar, where everything is meticulously planned and cutting-edge. This is why, despite the fact that the bike was extremely basic, the stunt team purposely selected a very inexpensive bike, like a KTM. We could have gone for one of those stylish Ducatis or the popular sports bike, the Hayabusa, but we opted for a KTM instead. But we had to perform these things, so that’s why. I had to perform these tricks in the desert.”
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He further adds, “And a lot of this stuff was impossible for us to fabricate. So I gained knowledge on dirt biking. I arrived 25 days before to the shoot and immediately began mastering these tricks. Naturally, one must first learn how to ride simply on the sand before doing other types of skids, breaks, and turns. In the end, you must make the character come to life, no matter what tricks you use. Body language is one thing among many. Therefore, my stunt double and I had to constantly collaborate because there were several shots that I had never done, including riding on top of a very steep cliff with only rocks.”
Top international actors including Gerard Butler, Travis Fimmel, and Navid Negahban star in the North American version of the Kandahar film, which is currently available to stream on Amazon Prime Video. One of the film’s key antagonists, Kahil, is portrayed by Ali. Click here to read more about the latest Bollywood news.
