Ali Fazal to Star Alongside Judi Dench

Actor Ali Fazal is set for another stint in Hollywood with movie "Victoria and Abdul" in which he will be starring opposite to the legendary and Academy Award winning actress Judi Dench. The film is a drama set in the 1800s centred on the unorthodox relationship between a queen and a clerk. Judi Dench will play the role of Queen Victoria and Ali Fazal will play Abdul Karim, a clerk from India. 

The movie is directed by Stephen Frears, who has previously directed movies such as "The Queen" and "Philomena". Ali will be leaving for the shoot right after his forthcoming comedy film's release "Happy Bhag Jayegi". 

The actor has previously starred in the popular Hollywood movie "Furious 7". 

Source: Bollywood Hungama