Ali Fazal says one can't get cynical in the industry and lose empathy, as the moment an actor thinks he is too smart for people, it reflects on his characters. The Mirzapur actor said he constantly tries to not let complacency and over-confidence creep in.

"You can't get cynical here. A lot of people after a long time tend to become that and lose empathy. The moment you think you're too smart for yourself, for everybody else, it reflects in your characters as well. It's the look in the eyes that knows it all," Ali told PTI.