An actor who needs no introduction, especially after having essayed roles like Faizal from Gangs of Wasseypur and Ganesh Gaitonde from Sacred Games, Nawazuddin Siddiqui has proved his mettle as an actor in the industry not with the conventional roles, but by choosing unconventional and unapologetic roles. 

And so, when an actor of his stature makes a statement about someone else’s calibre, we want to listen. Like this time when the actor called fellow actress Kangana Ranaut, a ‘great producer’.

© Kangana Ranaut

Working on Tiku Weds Sheru, where the Manikarnika actress would be seen taking up a role not on the screen, but off of it, Nawazuddin is all set to star in Kangana’s digital debut as a producer. 

Sharing his experience of working with the National Award-winning actress, Nawazuddin said, “Kangana is a great producer and turns up on set each day. The way she adores her actors and takes care of them is amazing. The unit is very happy with her. All her suggestions only enhance the film, there is no interference from her." 

© Kangana Ranaut

And this coming from Nawazuddin, who isn’t known to be diplomatic in his opinion, is quite telling of Kangana’s addition to the film from behind the screen as a producer.

As far as donning a different role for the film was concerned, Nawazuddin shared how he even had to learn Salsa dancing for this film and despite it making him uncomfortable, he gave it his best shot. 

“If I were a calculative actor, I would have played safe roles. I wouldn’t have been able to play the unique characters that I have. I would be more concerned about the box office and would have wanted a heroine (in all my films). But, I was keen to explore a zone that made me uncomfortable, and I focused on that," said Nawazuddin.

© Kangana Ranaut

He further said, “If the story needs to be told, I will be part of it, even if it makes me uncomfortable. We need to step out of our comfort zones."  A fact that both Kangana and Nawazuddin have been seen sticking to when it comes to choosing roles in films.

The film that is already on the floors with its shooting is set to hit the screens in the coming year 2022. 

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