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  • Nawazuddin Siddiqui: I’m a Coward

    Mumbai: Actor Nawazudin Siddiqui says he owes his stardom to the OTT platforms, particularly Netflix that made him who he’s immediately. The actor was nominated at International Emmys this 12 months for his efficiency within the Netflix film Serious Men. While he bought this newfound recognition for his roles and efficiency on numerous OTT exhibits and films, Nawazuddin was lately reported to have mentioned that he doesn’t need to work on OTT now.Also Read – No Emmy Awards For Sushmita Sen’s Aarya, Vir Das or Nawazuddin Siddiqui The actor although clears the air round his assertion. He says his ‘quits OTT’ assertion was taken out of context and he by no means meant he’ll cease engaged on the OTT platforms. Nawazuddin mentioned he tried to precise his issues with the sort of content material that has began dominating the OTT platforms now. The actor advised India Today in his newest interview: Also Read – Kartik Aaryan: Producers Want to Invest in me Now | Exclusive I’m doing numerous movies for OTT. I’m sitting right here due to Netflix. OTT platforms have given us all worldwide recognition. We get to showcase our expertise there for the entire world to see. In my assertion, I used to be speaking about some manufacturing homes that randomly make something. It was taken out of context and my intention was by no means to say that I need to give up OTT. I simply don’t need to do something that appears like a serial.

    This was the second time that Nawazuddin was nominated on the International Emmys for his efficiency in a Netflix present. He first bought the nod for his efficiency in Sacred Games 2. The actor added that being an actor provides him immense pleasure and truly permits him to grow to be who he can’t afford to grow to be in the true life. Nawazuddin mentioned, “I am made for this. That’s why I feel I am an escapist and can’t face real life. When I am shooting, I start feeling as if that world is real. In real life, I am a coward. When I am in my character, I can at least speak the truth through him. In real life, I can’t do that because a lot of things can happen.” Also Read – Dhamaka New Promo: Kartik Aaryan As Arjun Pathak Will Give You Goosebumps | Watch Earlier, whereas talking of the ‘redundancy’ within the content material on the OTT platforms nowadays, Nawazuddin had advised Bollywood Hungama: The platform has grow to be a dumping floor for redundant exhibits. We both have exhibits that don’t need to be seen within the first place. Or sequels to exhibits that don’t have anything extra to say. It’s grow to be ‘dhanda’ for giant manufacturing homes and actors. Major movie producers in Bollywood have reduce profitable offers with all the massive gamers within the OTT area. Producers get whopping quantities to create limitless content material.”

    While it might sound like a u-turn to many, Nawazuddin’s followers can be completely happy and relieved to know that he’ll proceed to be the king of the OTT world… in any case, there’s just one Ganesh Gaitonde!

  • Nawazuddin Siddiqui Says ‘More Than Nepotism, Racism is a Problem’ in Bollywood

    Nawazuddin Siddiqui on racism in Bollywood: Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui is likely one of the most liked and celebrated actors within the trade in the present day. But this highway to fame hasn’t been straightforward and he has been very vocal about the identical. Nawaz has spoken in regards to the discrimination that he had obtained within the trade due to his look and as soon as once more, he spoke on colourism that he says continues to be prevalent in Bollywood. The actor has bagged an International EMMY nomination for his efficiency in Sudhir Mishra‘s Serious Men.Also Read – Sudhir Mishra: People Far More Junior Than me Have Got Their Padma Shri | Exclusive In his latest interview with an entertainment portal, Nawazuddin Siddiqui talked about the racism problem in the industry. He mentioned his co-star, Indira Tiwari, from Serious Men, and said that while Mishra cast her in a lead role, many filmmakers in Bollywood wouldn’t. He advised Bollywood Hungama, “Sudhir saab has immense knowledge about cinema, and his thought process is very practical. He cast her as the heroine, and I can guarantee you that there is so much racism in our industry, I will be very happy if she is cast as the lead again. Sudhir Mishra did it, but what about the head honchos in charge? More than nepotism, we have a racism problem.” Also Read – Netizens Troll Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt Again After They Return From Maldives, Say ‘Nawazuddin Siddiqui Was Right’ Nawaz added that he has fought in opposition to colourism and other forms of discrimination within the trade for a very long time however that is simply not about racism. The actor mentioned that it’s this complete ideology of individuals on the prime who reject individuals who appear like a sure means. He defined, “I fought against it for many years, and I hope that dark-skinned actresses are made heroines; it’s very important. I’m not even talking about skin colour; there is a bias that exists in the industry which needs to end for better films to be made… I was rejected for many years only because I’m short and I look a certain way, although I can’t complain now. But there are so many other great actors who fall prey to this kind of bias.” Also Read – Nawazuddin Siddiqui Disappointed With Celebs Vacationing Amid Pandemic: ‘In Logon Ne Maldives Ko Tamasaha Bana Rakha Hai’

    Nawazuddin is revered and celebrated for his roles in films like Gangs of Wasseypur, Sacred Games, Bajrangi Bhaijaan, Manjhi-The Mountain Man, Manto, The Lunchbox, and Raman Raghav 2.0 amongst others. He is standard for giving some unimaginable performances in varied reveals on the Indian streaming platforms together with Amazon Prime Video and Netflix.