Gurfateh Pirzada took to Instagram on Thursday to gush about his experience working with filmmaker Kiran Rao on the latest Lust Stories anthology. The post, which featured a handful of behind‑the‑scenes stills, highlighted the marathon‑like schedule – “50 hour shifts, zero sleep” – and the chaos of juggling multiple personalities on set. He capped the caption with a shout‑out to Rao, calling her “an absolute dream to work with” and expressing gratitude for being part of her story.

The Netflix anthology, the third chapter in the Lust Stories franchise, premiered on the platform on September 18. Pirzada plays the male lead opposite Sana Thampi, who also revealed she only learned it was Rao’s film during auditions. The segment sits alongside two other tales, each exploring contemporary romance with a bold edge.

The timing of the release is noteworthy. Just days earlier, Pirzada appeared in Nikkhil Advani’s period drama The Revolutionaries, portraying freedom fighter Bagha Jatin. The back‑to‑back drop of two vastly different roles – a historical revolutionary and a modern lover – gives the actor a rare showcase of range. According to Bollywood Hungama, the actor sees the twin releases as a chance to reset after a spell of projects that never saw the light of day.

Fans have already taken to social media, replaying the trailer and debating the chemistry between Pirzada and Thampi. While the buzz is still building, the actor’s own teaser has added a personal layer to the conversation, offering a glimpse of the long hours and camaraderie on set.

Looking ahead, Pirzada isn’t slowing down. He has a rom‑com with Imran Khan and Bhumi Pednekar on the books, a second season of the web series Call Me Bae, and a period drama titled Dynasty. All three are slated for release over the next year, meaning the actor will continue to ride the momentum generated by his recent Netflix and theatrical outings.

What this means for the streaming landscape

Lust Stories 3 adds another Indian anthology to Netflix’s growing catalogue, reinforcing the platform’s push for locally resonant content. With a fresh face like Pirzada fronting one of the segments, the series may attract younger viewers who have followed his recent work. The director‑actor pairing also signals Kiran Rao’s willingness to blend established talent with emerging stars, a formula that has paid off in previous installments.

The actor’s candid Instagram note serves as both promotion and a behind‑the‑curtain look at the grind of modern Indian filmmaking. Whether the 50‑hour marathon will become a new industry benchmark remains to be seen, but for now it offers fans a slice of the hustle that fuels their favorite shows.

As the series settles into Netflix’s algorithm, the next wave of reactions will likely come from the global audience. Pirzada’s upcoming projects promise to keep his name in the conversation, ensuring that the buzz around Lust Stories 3 doesn’t fade too quickly.