Ali Fazal remembers 'Batman Forever' actor Val Kilmer in emotional post

Mirzapur famed Ali Fazal has offered his deep condolences to veteran Hollywood actor Val Kilmer, after his sudden death.

Kilmer, who was widely known to play Bruce Wayne in 1995s Batman Forever, passed away at the of 65 on April 1st in Los Angeles. The reports suggest that the late star died due to pneumonia.

Fazal felt extremely shocked on hearing about the passing of an incredible actor, who for him, was a true inspiration.

Taking it to Instagram, the Fukrey actor opened how Val has had an influence on his career.

"RIP Mr Val Kilmer. I write this note because you were the 1st big ticket compliment i ever got from an actor of your calibre- for my attempt to portray a real person in Victoria and Abdul”, he wrote.

In the emotional note, the 38-year-old Indian actor also praised the 65-year-old’s performance as Jim Morrison in The Doors.

Ali continued, “Hell I dare say, I know I got miles to go. But this from someone whose performance changed the way i saw acting at a time when i was lapping up the Brandos and the Pacinos of the world. You made a better Jim Morrison than Morrison that day for me.”

Kilmer was also widely known to play a significant part in Tom Cruise’s Top Gun.