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FILMS, MARKET & LIES:

As ‘Wasseypur’ returns to screens,

Nawazuddin opens up on Bollywood

Nawazuddin is known for his roles in ‘Gangs of Wasseypur’, ‘The Lunchbox’, ‘Raman Raghav 2.0’, and ‘Manto’,

among others. He has won numerous awards, including a National Film Award and a Filmfare Award

OUR BUREAU demand and how much is our sup-
ply,” he added.
Mumbai
The actor candidly pulled back
outed to be a cult classic by the curtain on the world of film pro-
the audience and critics alike, motions, revealing the stark contrast
T‘Gangs of Wasseypur’, the two between on-screen truth and off-
parts-movie became a breakthrough screen illusions. Siddiqui opened up
point for Nawazuddin Siddiqui. With about telling lies while promoting
his role as the protagonist Faisal films, even when one might feel con-
Khan, he stole everyone’s attention. flicted about their quality.
To date, his fans don’t leave a chance “Yes, you have to do it,” add-
to praise him for his powerful perfor- ing, “When I am playing a character
mance in ‘Gangs of Wasseypur’. in front of the camera, I know that
As the film re-released in the- I have to stay true here. There I am
atres after 12 years, Nawazuddin doing the enactment of being true.
took a stroll down memory lane and This film is so good, amazing, this and
recalled working in crime drama. that. You know how they sell things,”
Nawazuddin Siddiqui needs no Siddiqui said, highlighting the nature
introduction. The actor can trans- of promotional tactics.
form himself into any character Discussing his approach to act-
and has earned a special place in ing, Siddiqui also reflected on the
the audience’s hearts with his work. unique opportunity that he thinks the
Nawazuddin’s character Ganesh Gai- camera provides to express genuine
tonde from ‘Sacred Games’ became truths about his characters.
extremely popular, and who can for- “This is the only place, where
get his iconic dialogue in the series, there is a camera in front of you, I
‘Kabhi Kabhi lagta hai ki apun hi feel that there is an opportunity. I
Bhagwan hai’. have got the opportunity to speak
Nawazuddin was part of both the truth about my character. Noth-
seasons of Sacred Games, but for ing can be more beautiful than this.
him, season 1 will always hold a Bollywood actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui poses for a picture during the teaser launch of his Because you can’t get it in real life,
special place. In a conversation, he that’s why we are hungry. That I wish
shared his preference for season 1 upcoming movie ‘Section 108’, in Mumbai on Sunday (ANI) I could tell the truth about my char-
and why he thinks season 2 was not acter, whoever I am playing. I won’t
as successful as the previous one and of actors, one for the industry and Sometimes we don’t get enough get a chance later.”
didn’t connect with the audience. one for the public. The films of the screenings... Humari films 200-300 pe However, Siddiqui acknowl-
Nawazuddin is known for his actors for the public are not reaching khatam hojati hai ...uske shows subah edged that once the camera is turned
roles in ‘Gangs of Wasseypur’, ‘The the people. On the other hand, the hote hai aur raat mein hote hai (Our off, actors must confront a world
Lunchbox’, ‘Raman Raghav 2.0’, and films of the other actors are being re- films usually wrap up at around 200- where truth is often obscured by pro-
‘Manto’, among others. He has won leased in 5,000 theatres irrespective 300 [screenings]... they have shows motional and marketing strategies.
numerous awards, including a Na- of whether the audience likes them in the morning and at night.)...So “Absolutely, then I also come to the
tional Film Award and a Filmfare or not...,” he said. we will keep fighting throughout our world of lies,” he admitted.
Award. He also opened up on factors lives to give more value to our films The ‘Sacred Games’ actor fur-
Nawazuddin Siddiqui believes that play a vital role in making the by increasing the theatre screenings,” ther explained how criticism can
market forces play a vital role in the projects commercially successful. Nawaz said. sometimes arise from the disparity
film industry. Nawazuddin revealed “Commercial success depends on a “At least run our films in 5,000 between the truth of a character and
how he finds the market forces in the lot of factors... There is not one per- theatres, or even run them in 3,000 the reality of its promotion, stating,
industry “unfair”. “They are unfair son involved..there is publicity mar- theatres...Then judge me...Only then “Yes, it happens. Then one more lie
(market forces). There are two types keting, screening count and more... will you understand how much is our is said on top of that.”

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