Mumbai, June 3 : Actor Ali Fazal has spoken about his creative partnership with wife Richa Chadha and said that for them, it is never really been about fitting into a certain image or chasing conventional paths.

Speaking about this shared journey, Ali said: "Richa and I have always been actors who are drawn to good characters first. For us, itâ??s never really been about fitting into a certain image or chasing conventional paths itâ??s always been about finding roles that challenge us and stay with the audience.â??

He added: â??I think weâ??ve both been very fortunate in that sense."

Speaking about their iconic characters such as Richaâ??s Bholi Punjaban from the â??Fukreyâ?? franchise or Aliâ??s Guddu Pandit from â??Mirzapurâ??, he added: â??When you look at something like Bholi Punjaban from Fukrey or Guddu Pandit from Mirzapur, these are characters that have gone beyond the screen and become a part of pop culture.â??

â??Thatâ??s a very special feeling as an actor, because it means the audience has truly connected with what youâ??ve created."

The actor said thereâ??s also a mutual understanding we share regarding their choices.

He added: â??We both respect the process and the unpredictability of this profession. Sometimes itâ??s about taking risks, sometimes itâ??s about being patient, but ultimately itâ??s about honesty in storytelling."

Ali thinks they have been lucky to be part of the stories and characters that people remember, quote, and revisit.

The actor said: â??Thatâ??s something every actor hopes not to just success, but relevance that lasts beyond the moment. And if we can continue to be part of narratives that leave that kind of impact, thatâ??s the goal.â??

On the acting front, Ali will next be seen in â??Mirzapur-The Movieâ??, which is locked for a September 4 release. â??Mirzapurâ?? follows Akhandanand â??Kaleenâ?? Tripathi, a crime boss and businessman who is the proverbial ruler of Mirzapur district in the Purvanchal region of Uttar Pradesh, India.

/IANS