Tag: Nawazuddin Siddiqui

  • Nawazuddin Siddiqui Reveals New Look as Transgender Woman From ‘Haddi’

    “Working with real-life transgender women has been an incredible experience in Haddi,” says Nawazuddin Siddiqui on Zee Studios empowering the trans group.

    Published: November 18, 2022 11:17 AM IST

    By IANS

    Nawazuddin Siddiqui Reveals New Look as Transgender Woman From ‘Haddi’

    Nawazuddin Siddiqui as transgender lady: The extremely anticipated movie, Haddi starring Nawazuddin Siddiqui as a transgender lady, has been the speak of the city because the time the primary look was dropped. The conversations across the movie have been spreading like wildfire, and the netizens are excited to see extra of the actor from the movie. Now with Nawazuddin enjoying a completely new character within the movie, the actor sheds some mild on his expertise working with real-life transgender girls for Haddi.

    Nawazuddin Siddiqui, recognized for taking part in distinctive and particular roles, will probably be seen in a by no means seen avatar in his newest upcoming movie. The movement image has piqued the viewers’s curiosity and has showcased Siddiqui pushing the envelope as an actor.

    Nawazuddin Siddiqui, who labored with greater than 80+ real-life transgender girls within the movie, talks about his expertise as he says, “Working with real-life trans women has been an incredible experience in Haddi, an honour and a privilege to understand & learn more about the community. Their presence was empowering.”

    Haddi will launch in 2023.

    Published Date: November 18, 2022 11:17 AM IST

  • Nawazuddin Siddiqui on Haddi: ‘My daughter was upset when she saw me dressed as a woman’

    Bollywood actor Nawazuddin Siddique’s look from his upcoming movie Haddi is doing rounds on the web. The actor, who performs twin roles within the film, is seen dressed as a girl within the launched poster. His look was even in comparison with Archana Puran Singh and Nawazuddin just lately revealed in an interview that his respect for actors and his persistence has elevated.

    In an interview with Bombay Times, Nawazuddin revealed that his daughter was upset when she noticed him dressed like a girl for the primary time. Although, issues are wonderful now as she realized that it was for a job. He went on to say that after this expertise, his respect for actresses has additionally grown multifold. He stated, “Now I know why an actress may take longer than her male counterpart to get out of her vanity van. It’s absolutely justified.” He added that girls have loads on their plates, together with hair, make-up, garments, nails, other than simply performing.

    Earlier, speaking concerning the web evaluating her to Nawazuddin’s character,  Archana informed Hindustan Times, “It’s the hairstyle which has become synonymous with me that is causing all these comparisons. I’ve used this side-parted look during the early part of Kapil show.” She additionally stated that “it is a huge compliment to be compared to Nawaz in any way possible.”

    The upcoming film Haddi, which is a revenge drama, is directed by Akshat Ajay Sharma. Nawazuddin took to his Instagram deal with and posted his look from the film. He wrote within the caption, “Crime has a new avatar. Started filming for dis noir revenge drama #Haddi. Releasing 2023.” The movie is produced by Zee Studios.

  • Nawazuddin Siddiqui to star in American indie movie ‘Laxman Lopez’ 

    By PTI

    CANNES: Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui is about to play the lead function in ‘Laxman Lopez’, an American impartial manufacturing.

    According to Variety, the movie is a Christmas-themed film to be directed by Mexican filmmaker Roberto Girault, recognized for native hits ‘La Leyenda Del Diamante’ (2017), ‘Los Arboles Mueren de Pie’ (2015) and ‘El Estudiante’ (2009).

    Siddiqui, who’s attending the seventy fifth Cannes Film Festival as a part of the Indian authorities delegation to the competition and the rights market the place India has been named because the nation of honour, stated the script of ‘Laxman Lopez’ made him curious when it was first narrated to him.

    “The narration had me excited for multiple reasons. For starters, the opportunity to work in a Christmas movie is something very different and immediately had my attention. The director, Roberto Girault, has shown his power and command over the camera, and the way he can unveil new sides to an actor. It is a welcome challenge that I often yearn for. And most importantly, the name, ‘Laxman Lopez,’ had me instantly curious,” the actor stated in a press release.

    Girault stated when he first learn the script his thoughts “navigated” to Siddiqui, including he’s trying ahead to collaborating with the Indian actor, finest recognized for ‘Gangs of Wasseypur’ movies and ‘Sacred Games’, a Netflix sequence.

    “When first read the script, I started my search to find the perfect Laxman Lopez and my mind immediately navigated to Nawazuddin. I have seen a few of his works and know that this role will bring out a lesser-known vulnerable side to him. It is a project that is sure to leave people with a smile on their face, and a lot of hunger in their tummy,” the filmmaker stated.

    “I am very excited about this collaboration. This script is close to my heart and the transition of the story and the challenges that the lead character faces are sure to have everyone intrigued,” he added.

    The undertaking is led by New York-based shingle Imagine Infinite Prods and is produced by Lalit Bhatnagar, author and co-producer of horror undertaking ‘Little Darling’.

    Filming of ‘Laxman Lopez’ will start on the finish of this 12 months within the US.

  • Saadat Hasan Manto and Bollywood: From writing a National Award-winning movie to taking part in a cameo in an Ashok Kumar film

    Many issues have been written and stated about Saadat Hasan Manto, the favored and controversial Urdu author of the subcontinent. Born in Ludhiana in British India on this date in 1912, Manto later migrated to Lahore, Pakistan, regardless of his intention to remain in Bombay. He was against the Partition, and was deeply affected by the happenings round him on the time, like several delicate, credible writer value his salt. These outpourings resulted in a few of his finest work until date comparable to Toba Tek Singh.

    Manto is well known as a prolific quick story author and playwright. And there are various films, full-length options in addition to shorts, based mostly on his work, or impressed by his personal attention-grabbing life. But do you know that Saadat Hasan Manto additionally contributed on to the films, as we all know them? He was a proficient screenwriter, and certainly one of his seminal works is the 1954 film Mirza Ghalib. Here is a fast have a look at among the films penned by the masterful hand of Saadat Hasan Manto.

    Naukar (1943)

    This 1943 launch, helmed by Shaukat Hussain Rizvi and written by Saadat Hasan Manto, centered on the lifetime of Fazlu (portrayed by Chandra Mohan), who was the lifelong assist of Khwaja Islamuddin. It was his story and his trials and obstacles that the viewers received to see on the celluloid. A cinematic gaze that’s definitely lacking from Indian cinema proper now.

    Naukar starred Chandra Mohan, Noor Jehan, Yakub and Shobhna Samarth amongst others.

    Chal Chal Re Navjavan (1944)

    Plot particulars are scarce on this Gyan Mukherjee film, however the movie was reportedly an enormous field workplace success. Chal Chal Re Navjavan, penned by Manto, featured the likes of Ashok Kumar and Naseem Banu.

    Shikari (1946)

    Released as early because the mid Nineteen Forties, Saadat Hasan Manto had penned the story of this Savak B Vacha directorial. While not a lot is understood concerning the plot of the movie, the film starred Ashok Kumar, Kishore Kumar, Paro Devi and Veera in pivotal elements. Its music was supplied by Anil Chandra Sengupta and SD Burman.

    Mirza Ghalib (1954)

    In early Nineteen Forties and 50s, Manto dabbled in story writing and dialogue-writing ceaselessly, and struck a friendship with movie star Ashok Kumar, who additionally persuaded him to do a cameo in certainly one of his movies referred to as Aath Din, or Eight Days, for which Manto has additionally been credited as a author. But perhaps a very powerful film of his comparatively short-lived movie profession must be the 1954 launch biopic referred to as Mirza Ghalib.

    As the title suggests, the film was based mostly on the life and instances of the timeless Urdu and Persian poet Mirza Ghalib. The function was directed by Sohrab Modi, and had Bharat Bhushan, Suraiya and Nigar Sultana taking part in important elements. Apart from Saadat Hasan Manto, Rajinder Singh Bedi and JK Nanda have additionally been credited as writers of this National Award-winning film. Mirza Ghalib additionally gained a President’s Gold Medal for being the All India Best Feature Film. The ghazals of the movie had been sung by Suraiya and Mohammed Rafi, together with Talat Mahmood. Interestingly, Mirza Ghalib was not solely a critically acclaimed movie, but additionally managed to make its presence felt on the field workplace.

  • Heropanti 2: Tiger Shroff-Esha Gupta Burn The Dance Floor as They Groove to Whistle Baja 2.0

    Tiger Shroff-Esha Gupta Groove to Whistle Baja 2.0: Actor Tiger Shroff is leaving no stones unturned with the promotions of his forthcoming launch Heropanti 2. The actor was lately joined by the horny Esha Gupta as the 2 danced to Heropanti 2‘s song Whistle Baja 2.0. Esha took to Instagram as she shared a video of her and Tiger dancing to the peppy song. Check out this post by Esha:Also Read – KGF 2 Crosses Rs 900 Crore at Worldwide Box Office, Biggest Triumph For Yash Starrer in 12 Days – Check Detailed Collection Report

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    Esha Looks Super Hot in The Dance Video!

    Esha looked smoking hot in the dance video as she wore a brown thigh-length dress. The actor opted for subtle makeup with a bold eyeliner with her hair tied in a high ponytail. Esha looked classy in trendy hood earrings as she teamed her outfit with golden heels. She captioned her post as, “Here for #heropanti2 🐅 @tigerjackieshroff @tarasutaria @khan_ahmedasas @shairaahmedkhan @wardakhannadiadwala @rahuldid @saregama_official.” Also Read – Esha Gupta Dazzles in Hot Pink Rose Halter-Neck Dress And Poses Seductively For Pics

    Fans Hail Tiger-Esha For Their Killer Moves!

    Netizens reacted with heart and heart-shaped eye emojis on Esha’s Instagram publish. Internet was flooded with praises on Tiger and Esha’s scorching chemistry on the dance ground. A fan commented, “🔥😘🔥😘🔥😋🔥😋🔥😋🔥😋🔥😋🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥.” Another fan wrote, “She dance so well😍🔥👏💟✨💫.”Check out the reactions:

    Heropanti 2 is the sequel to Tiger’s 2014 debut Heropanti. The actor’s Heropanti co-star Kriti Sanon options alongside him within the new Whistle Baja 2.0 from the sequel. The Ahmed Khan directorial additionally stars Tara Sutaria, Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Amrita Singh in stellar roles. A R Rahman has composed the music. The movie is about to conflict with Ajay Devgn, Rakul Preet Singh and Amitabh Bachchan starrer Runway 34.

    For extra updates on Tiger Shroff and Esha Gupta take a look at this house at India.com.

  • Nawazuddin Siddiqui reveals he was by no means paid Rs 2500 wage for Shool, made up for it with free meals

    Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui‘s journey in the Hindi film industry has been a triumphant one, that of an underdog. Nawazuddin appeared in several small roles before he could establish himself as a popular actor. He acted in Ram Gopal Verma’s Shool (1999) as a restaurant waiter. The movie starred Manoj Bajpayee, who performed the position of Inspector Samar Pratap Singh and Raveena Tandon, who performed Manjari Pratap Singh, Samar’s spouse.

    In a current interview, Nawazuddin revealed that he was not paid the small wage of Rs. 2,500 that he was owed for his work within the movie. He additionally shared that he visited the producer’s workplace a number of occasions over a couple of months to gather his cash, however when he was advised that he wouldn’t be paid, he schemed a intelligent option to recuperate the cash.

    Nawazuddin Siddiqui advised Bollywood Bubble, “I have done small roles in several films, I don’t even tell people about many of them, but I am there. I needed the money, it was a means of survival for me. I played a waiter in Shool who takes the order from Manoj Bajpayee and Raveena Tandon. The producers said they will pay me Rs 2,500, but I never got it. There have been many such cases, but this one I remember very well.”

    Shool was directed by Eeshwar Nivas. Written and produced by Ram Gopal Varma, it portrays the politician-criminal nexus and the criminalization of politics in Bihar and its impact on the lifetime of an sincere police officer.

    Speaking in Hindi, he added, “I used to visit the producer’s office several times for six to seven months after the film came out to get my Rs 2500, that I never got. But, what I did was, when I visited their office I would get food. So what I started doing is, I would reach their office by lunch time. And looking at me, they’d ask me ‘khaana khaayega?’ (You want to eat food?) and I’d say ‘haa’ (yes), but they’d say in return ‘paise to nahi milenge par khaana khaa le aaja tu’ (you won’t get the money, but you can eat here). And, I did that for a couple of months, and settled my money that way.”

    Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s Heropanti 2, starring Tiger Shroff and Tara Sutaria, is scheduled to launch on April 29.

  • Nawazuddin Siddiqui says his mansion prices greater than what you’d think about: ‘Chaar-paanch filmon mein nahi banta woh’

    Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui mentioned that he was capable of afford a mansion in Mumbai not due to the handful of business movies that he has performed, however due to a protracted and profitable profession. In an interview, he mentioned that his home prices greater than what one would think about.

    He advised Bollywood Hungama that he wouldn’t have been capable of afford it with simply 4 or 5 business films; it occurred as a result of he has been working for a number of years.

    Nawaz mentioned, “Yeh toh maine chaar-paanch filmein ki hongi. Jo mera bungalow hai usse bhi bohot mehenga hai. Chaar-paanch filmon mein nahi banta woh. Dusri filmein jo hain, unme bhi aisa nahi hai ke… Haan, kuch filmein hain jinme paisa nahi hai, lekin mujhe achchi lag rahi hain, jaise Manto, toh maine free mein bhi ki hain, aur aage bhi karunga (These are just four or five films. My house costs more than that. I couldn’t have been able to afford it with just four or five films. There are some films that I’ve done for free, though, and I will continue to do this, if I believe in them).”

    Defending Kabir Khan’s Bajrangi Bhaijaan particularly, Nawaz continued, “For example, commercial filmon mein bhi meaningful film bhi hoti hain, jaise Bajrangi Bhaijaan thi. Bohot kuch leke jaate hain aap, ghar jaate hain toh bohot kuch sochte hain aap. Judaav waali baat kar rahi hai woh film, agar tudaav wali baat kare, woh cinema nahi kuch aur hai (There are meaningful commercial films as well, like Bajrangi Bhaijaan. That’s a film that makes you think. It unites people. Films that divide people aren’t films).”

    The actor lashed out on the state of mainstream Indian movies in the identical interview, and mentioned that he’s disenchanted within the type of films which might be turning into hits as of late. He mentioned that due to the pandemic, he had assumed that audiences would broaden their tastes, however that doesn’t seem to have occurred, particularly in the event you take into account the type of movies which might be turning into field workplace successes as of late.

  • Tiger Shroff recreates ‘chhoti bachchi ho kya’ meme in entrance of rapturous crowd, wins brownie factors for being a ‘good sport’

    Actor Tiger Shroff recreated a preferred meme of himself at a current promotional occasion for his upcoming movie Heropanti 2. The video has been shared on a number of fan golf equipment on Instagram.

    In the video, Tiger holds the microphone in the direction of the viewers, and asks them to repeat the meme loudly. Unimpressed, he divides the viewers into halves, and has them compete with one another. Pretending to be much more unimpressed, Tiger says, “Listen to me, you guys aren’t that strong,” earlier than yelling, “Chhoti bachchi ho kya?” The line was first uttered by his character within the first Heropanti film, which additionally served as Tiger’s Bollywood debut.

     

    The meme grew to become a viral social media development lately, with manufacturers resembling Tinder and Zomato leaping in on the enjoyable. Tiger’s followers appreciated his self-awareness. People flooded the feedback part of an Instagram put up carrying the video to reward him for being a sport. “The moment when meme becomes a memer,” one particular person commented. Another particular person known as Tiger a ‘legend’, whereas a 3rd particular person wrote, “Sporting gesture.”

    Heropanti 2 is directed by Ahmed Khan, and in addition options Tara Sutaria and Nawazuddin Siddiqui in supporting roles. Nawazuddin Siddiqui made headlines lately when he appeared to indicate that he isn’t actually a fan of this sort of industrial filmmaking. He mentioned in an interview with Bollywood Hungama that he had assumed that due to the pandemic, audiences would have been uncovered to totally different sorts of cinema, however was disenchanted to watch the form of movies which might be succeeding on the field workplace.

    Heropanti 2 is due out in theatres this Friday. Tiger additionally has Bade Miyan Chote Miyan and Ganapath within the pipeline.

  • Nawazuddin Siddiqui says field workplace hits nowadays are ‘meant for kids’, admits he doesn’t take pleasure in ‘this kind of cinema’

    Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui believes the pattern of larger-than-life heroes has made a comeback in Indian cinema, despite the fact that he isn’t a fan of such movies. The 47-year-old actor stated he had assumed that put up the pandemic the style and choice of the audiences will likely be modified, owing to the publicity to some high-quality content material from regional and worldwide movie industries.

    “I felt people have watched Korean, Spanish or Malayalam content and when theatres reopen, I thought the taste of audience will change but you can see what kind of films are working,” Nawazuddin Siddiqui stated on Friday evening on the Times Network India Economic Conclave.

    “Today, the trend of ’70s, ’80s and ’90s cinema is coming back. Like, the grand entry of the hero, on which people say ‘wow’ and crores are spent on the introduction scene of the hero. It is good. I do not enjoy this kind of cinema. It depends on person to person,” he added.

    His feedback come at a time when films with swashbuckling protagonists like Akshay Kumar’s Sooryavanshi, Allu Arjun-starrer Pushpa, RRR, that includes Ram Charan and Jr NTR, and Yash-headlined Okay.G.F: Chapter 2 have performed great enterprise on the field workplace.

    Siddiqui, identified for movies similar to Gangs of Wasseypur, Photograph, Raman Raghav 2.0 and Manto, stated the form of movies he wish to be related to aren’t being made in nice numbers.

    “The kind of cinema that I want to do it is difficult to get more opportunities like that. Today the kind of films that are doing well, is something that is meant for kids. That is the fashion today. The kind of cinema that I like has a lesser number of audiences. We may get awards and recognition for it when we go internationally but here the acceptance is not much,” he stated.

    The actor lamented the dearth of alternatives for the native expertise, particularly in tasks with small city tales.

    He stated despite the fact that filmmakers shoot primarily in cities like Lucknow, Jaipur, Bhopal, amongst others, the expertise from these locations are usually not getting alternatives to be a part of tasks.

    “Even though there is so much work today but I do see actors from theatres facing difficulties and those who come from small villages, who have taken formal training (in acting) still find it difficult to get work. For instance, for a gangster or small town-based series, those who speak in English are often cast but those who are actually from that region don’t get these offers,” he added.

  • Nawazuddin Siddiqui says it could be ‘dumb’ to do methodology appearing in business movies: ‘This is for fun…’

    Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui says he can simply straddle the world of bigger than life business movies and quieter, extra reflective impartial cinema, being conscious of the “kind of acting” each require from him.

    Siddiqui, star of acclaimed dramas just like the “Gangs of Wasseypur” sequence, “Photograph”, “Raman Raghav” and “Manto” has typically damaged out and featured in huge scale entertainers, like “Kick”, “Bajrangi Bhaijaan” and his upcoming motion drama “Heropanti 2”.

    In an interview with PTI, Siddiqui stated business movies bundle the efficiency of an actor and current them in a “new form”. “There’s a certain presentation of performances in commercial films. That form is entirely different. If you expect to use method acting here, then you’re dumb. This is for fun, the audience of these films comes to enjoy. So, if you sit down to dissect my performances, maybe you’ll find a lot of flaws. But if you take it as pure fun, one would really enjoy,” the actor stated.

    Siddiqui, 47, is regarded one of the vital versatile performers within the Hindi cinema right now and has proven a formidable selection and rage by his characters. In 2019 alone, he performed the function of Bal Thackeray in “Thackeray”, featured as a mild avenue photographer in Ritesh Batra’s critically-acclaimed “Photograph” and a Dubai-returned man on the lookout for a bride within the comedy drama “Motichoor Chaknachoor”.

    Though Siddiqui is for certain he wouldn’t use methodology appearing when he’s that includes in business movies, the actor stated he isn’t averse to dive deep along with his efficiency in such initiatives supplied there’s no conflict with the movie’s world. In “Heropanti 2”, the place he’s forged as a don reverse Tiger Shroff, the actor stated the function supplied him an opportunity to “have fun” and never “intellectualise” his character.

    “Those ‘acting’ bits do are available in if you see potential to be extra critical and do the scene. ‘Heropanti 2’ additionally has these sequences. There’s ‘dialogue-baazi’ however it additionally has a sensible contact. But you possibly can’t intellectualise it, there’s no scope.

    “If you do that, then the audience will get alienated. You need to know what kind of acting is required, otherwise, the text and the subtext will differ. But here, the text is everything- what I’m saying, it is in your face- there is no in-depth study of what the dialogue meant, the how’s and why’s of it,” he added.

    “Heropanti 2” is the sequel to the 2014 movie of the identical identify, which was directed by Sabbir Khan. The new movie has been made by director-choreographer Ahmed Khan. Siddiqui stated he comes from stage coaching, the place he was comfy doing “all kinds of plays”.

    So, whilst he awaits the discharge of “Heropanti 2” on April 29, he’s additionally equally excited for his worldwide challenge, Bangladeshi director Mostofa Sarwar Farooki’s “No Land’s Man”, which he hopes will get a correct screening. The stability between two excessive worlds, Siddiqui stated, isn’t new for him.

    “Even in theatre, we would do all kinds of plays, from folk to Shakespeare. So, I come from that training. When I do a ‘No Land’s Man’, which is touring festivals and awaiting a release here and at the same time a ‘Heropanti 2’, I’m reminded of my theatre days. I feel like I’m doing a realistic Mohan Rakesh (Hindi writer) play and a larger than life Shakespeare play,” he added.

    “Heropanti 2” is backed by filmmaker Sajid Nadiadwala and written by Rajat Arora, recognized for penning hits like “Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai”, “The Dirty Picture” and “Baadshaho”