Ali Fazal got emotional as fans packed Mumbai’s Gaiety Cinema and erupted in cheers for his beloved Mirzapur character Guddu Bhaiya, while wife Richa Chadha added to the moment by calling him “sexy.”
Gaiety Cinema became a memorable setting as fans packed the venue for Mirzapur: The Movie, cheering for the Fukrey star’s character Guddu Pandit with chants of “Guddu Bhaiya.”
Fazal opened up about getting emotional as he witnessed a houseful show and the audience’s enthusiastic response.
He said, “Every actor who comes to Mumbai dreams of one thing… seeing their film play to a packed house at Gaeity. last night, i stood there and watched it happen. Didn’t mean to get emotional.. just love for all of you. Seeing Gaiety house full for Mirzapur: The Movie, standing there with my wife, was one of those moments that will stay with me for a lifetime. Like i said. Yeh aap sabka pyar hai jisse hum hain.. aur kahaaniyaan sunaani ki chul hai humein,” he wrote, before ending with a heartfelt, “Thank you for making Guddu Pandit yours.”
Ali Fazal’s wife and actress Richa Chadha also reacted to the emotional moment in the comments section.
She wrote, “An emo man is a sexy man.”
The enthusiastic Gaiety response follows the release of Mirzapur: The Movie, which brings the popular streaming franchise to theatres with Fazal returning as Guddu Pandit.
Although the film’s success will be measured by its box office performance, the Gaiety reaction showcased the franchise’s passionate following.
The experience marked a special milestone for Fazal, who saw fans embrace the character he has played throughout the franchise and its big-screen adaptation.
Fazal’s social media post also reflected on the significance of sharing the moment with Richa Chadha, who joined him at the theatre.
As fans continue celebrating Guddu Pandit’s big-screen appearance, the Gaiety reaction has emerged as a memorable moment from Mirzapur: The Movie’s theatrical release.
To note, Mirzapur: The Movie starring Ali Fazal was theatrically released on September 4, 2026.
