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Nawazuddin Siddiqui has carved a unique space for himself in Indian cinema with unforgettable performances in films like Gangs of Wasseypur, Kick, Manjhi: The Mountain Man, Sacred Games, Raman Raghav 2.0, and many others. His work continues to be celebrated, with several of these titles now considered cult classics. His latest film, Costao, is a grounded drama based on true events. It tells the story of a dedicated customs officer who spends years battling corruption and powerful criminals who believe that money can bend the system and bury the truth.

We recently had the chance to sit down with Nawazuddin Siddiqui to talk about Costao, his experience portraying a real-life character, and what drew him to this story.

Rishabh Shandilya: You’ve always gravitated toward complex, often conflicted characters. What was it about Costao that felt new or personally challenging, even after all the multifarious roles you’ve done?

Nawazuddin Siddiqui: Honestly,...

The article lists some of the upcoming films of Kamal Haasan, who is a versatile and legendary actor of Indian cinema. The article also gives some details and expectations about each film and praises Kamal Haasan’s talent and charisma.

Kamal Haasan is one of the most versatile and legendary actors in Indian cinema. He has acted in over 200 films in various languages and genres, winning numerous awards and accolades. He is also a writer, director, producer, singer, dancer, and politician, making him a multifaceted personality. Kamal Haasan has given many memorable performances and iconic characters to the audience, such as Velu Nayakan in Nayakan, Senapathy in Indian, Chachi in Chachi 420, Dashrath Manjhi in Manjhi: The Mountain Man, and many more. He is also known for his experimental and innovative films, such as Hey Ram, Vishwaroopam, Dasavathaaram, and Uttama Villain.

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Nawazuddin Siddiqui feels OTTs are getting cramped in India and herd mentality is seeping in. The actor says everyone wants to do something on the digital platform, not for the art but just for the sake of business.

"Frankly speaking, Ott used to be a platform for content that was different from the typical Bollywood form, and had a distinctive character. I am not talking about social content, but content for audience who want something apart from the regular Bollywood," Nawazuddin told Ians while looking back at the start of Ott story in India.

"At the moment, bharmar ho raha hai (there is an overload). We have a tendency of herd mentality. With that, there will be a decline and there is no doubt about it. There is a possibility of going below the set level," he added.

The actor, whose "Serious Men", "Raat Akeli Hai" and "Ghoomketu" released on streaming platforms this year,...

Actress Radhika Apte feels the nepotism conversation is complicated, and not just related to the film industry.

"I don't want to be a part of this discussion, really," Radhika told Ians when asked about the ongoing nepotism discussion, adding: "It is not just about the insider and the outsider. It is a larger discussion. There is not one answer to it. As a society, we have supported nepotism a lot and it's not just the film industry. In order to change everything, we all need to change how we look at it," she added.

Talking about how difficult it is to make a name in Bollywood, the actress said: "I think it's difficult for both the insider and the outsider to be successful. Success is not just about being born into a family. It is a complicated answer. I don't think it's easy to answer that."

Earlier in an interview to Ians,...

Critically-acclaimed actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui will be honoured at the upcoming Cardiff International Film Festival 2019 for his contribution to the world of cinema.

Nawazuddin will be feted with the Golden Dragon Award at the fest, which will be held from October 24 to 27 at Cardiff Bay, Wales. He will get the award on the final day of the fest.

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"I am very excited to be part of Cardiff International Film Festival and look forward to attending the festival," Nawazuddin said.

Starting off with bit roles in films such as "Sarfarosh" and "Shool", Nawazuddin made his mark in Anurag Kashyap's "Gangs Of Wasseypur" films in 2012. Over the years, he has carved his space with his performances in "The Lunchbox", "Liar's Dice", "Badlapur", "Manjhi: The Mountain Man", "Kick", "Bajrangi Bhaijaan", "Mom" and the web series "Sacred Games".

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Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui feels the Bollywood hero is the most clich?d creation one can think of, adding that he likes to keep a distance from that image.

"I have played a variety of roles, be it gangster, a writer or a policeman. Even if I get an opportunity to play the lead hero in a movie, I will do it only on the basis of my style," Nawazuddin told Ians.

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"The Bollywood hero is one of the most clich?d roles (that) you will find. People have this conception on how they see him, the kind of clothes he wears etc. This is a zone I ideally don't want to be a part of because then you go into an absolute comfort zone," he added.

According to Nawazuddin, anybody can play the hero but the difficult part is to...

Ketan Mehta has always been avant garde filmmaker with most of his films being art house fares that haven’t had a lot of appeal for the normal audience. But ‘Manjhi: The Mountain Man’ seems as commercial as it possibly could be. The trailers have been intriguing and with an actor like Nawazuddin Siddiqui in the central role, expectations are sure to be raised. Radhika Apte Read More...

After winning accolades for his memorable performance in the season's smash hit Bajrangi Bhaijaan, Nawazuddin Siddiqui is now all set to hit the silver screens with his hard hitting upcoming film Manjhi: The Mountain Man, which is being directed by Ketan Mehta. While the film is around 22 days from its release, the film's makers have already got the good news stating that the Bihar government has made a formal announcement that Manjhi: The Mountain Man will be made tax free all over the state. Reports state that Viacom 18 Motion Pictures, Maya Movies and Nfdc had applied for tax exemption from the Bihar state government. After watching the film, the advisory committee of Bihar declared it tax free. Speaking about the same, director Ketan Mehta said that he wished that every school child and youth in the country got an opportunity to watch the film. He hoped that, besides Bihar, other...