Ali Raza admits copying ‘Mirzapur’ style for his role in 'Dunyapur'

Rising star Ali Raza has confessed that he drew inspiration from the Indian web series Mirzapur for his role in the action-romantic drama Dunyapur.

In a recent interview with Maleeha Rehman, the actor opened up about his career, romantic scenes, and the creative choices he’s made along the way.

Speaking about his brief role in Dunyapur, the actor said, “My role was short—I had to shoot for just six days, but I stayed on set for 27 days. The team paid me for all of them. It didn’t feel like a small role because I was enjoying every bit of it. Most of the cast were my friends.”

Ali then made a surprising revelation: he admitted to copying a character’s style from Mirzapur. “Before filming Dunyapur, I watched all three seasons of Mirzapur. There’s a character who keeps twirling his ring during action scenes—I copied that and did the same in the drama.”

This candid confession has sparked curiosity among fans, who are now revisiting Dunyapur to catch the Mirzapur-inspired mannerisms.

He also revealed that he used to feel shy while filming romantic scenes, but with experience, he now feels more confident. “Earlier I would hesitate, but now I think I shoot romantic scenes quite well,” he shared.

When asked about his criteria for choosing scripts, Ali said he rejects scripts that don't appeal to him—regardless of whether they’re offered by senior or junior producers. “I don’t look at who’s offering the role; I look at what’s being offered.”

He also spoke about his on-screen pairing with Anmol Baloch in Aqtdar, saying it was well-received by the audience. “If I get the chance to work with her again, I definitely will,” he added.

Ali Raza further stated that he enjoyed working with all his co-actresses and learned a lot from each of them.