Nawazuddin Siddiqui on his challenges and the struggles that shaped him | Film Companion
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- In our latest episode of FC Unfiltered, actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui speaks to a roomful of acting students about his extraordinary journey. He speaks about the days when he went without food, money and was so sick that he had clumps of hair falling out. When asked about whether he ever doubted if he could become an actor, he said - I was always an actor. I just didn’t have work. Siddiqui also speaks about why he’s puzzled by people constantly calling him unconventional - Every second man in India looks like me. How am I unconventional? On acting decisions, he says he can never see himself play the regular 'shaadi-vyah’ roles and defends certain commercial choices like Munna Michael. This year Siddiqui will be seen playing Saadat Hasan Manto in Nandita Das’s film as well Netflix’s first Indian series Sacred Games. He’s currently preparing to play Balasaheb Thackeray in a biopic.
#NawazuddinSiddiqui #MunnaMichael #SacredGames #Thackeray #Manto
00:01 - How Shatrughan Sinha inspired Nawazuddin Siddiqui to become an actor.
01:47 - What does political level "chaalbaazi" of a character mean.
03:53 - Preparation for a character.
05:08 - Detailing for a fictional character.
05:51 - Not giving up the struggle.
07:54 - "If I perform a scene, no one else could perform the same scene like I would".
08:33 - The stardom feel.
08:56 - Staying grounded.
09:59 - The task of acting is to engage the audience.
10:59 - Discovering myself through characters and not getting carried away by success.
12:33 - Talking about his preparation for his role in Munna Micheal.
14:21 - Doing a film only for money then too giving 100% conviction to the character.
15:48 - Performing a scene in a different way in the film Genius and content driven versus commercial cinema.
18:15 - Doing any film in which the character would become a hit.
18:59 - "It should only be me and only me in the film".
19:32 - The drive for saying yes to a film and preparing for the film Thackeray
20:26 - As an actor shifting from the character of Manto to the character of Thackeray.
23:21 - The fear while portraying the character of Balasaheb Thackeray.
24:26 - Assignments through power, money and relationships in the industry.
25:52 - Making a 50 crore film with me.
27:07 - The conventional and unconventional actor.
27:59 - Talking about frustration.
28:40 - Family life, real life, staying truthful to the characters.
30:31 - Staying away from Box-office.
31:16 - Failure of Raman Raghav 2.O
33:38 - Wearing the same suit for Cannes Film Festival.
34:17 - Magic Mantra of Nawazuddin Siddiqui.
36:48 - Favorite performance.
38:04 - AQ - Preparation for auditions.
38:57 - Talking about doing acting workshops and theater.
39:27 - AQ - Mukkabaaz and Vineet Kumar SIngh's performance in the film.
40:06 - Equation and understanding with Anurag Kashyap.
41:22 - Behavior with the Director and allowing him to extract the performance by me.
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6:27 "Actor to main tha hi, Kam nahin tha mere pas" You nailed it man.
I am surprised that he is so blunt and honest and still surviving in film industry- hats off to him man. The more i listen to him and his interviews, my respect towards him always increases manifolds.
Result of portraying Manto.....
I like play characters as they are honest and the real world is full of dishonesty and lies!! So damn wise and True!!
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Very true...
Quite ironic of him and you to say that because we heard him saying, "ab to jhoot bolne ki aadat ho gayi hai."
THESE TYPES OF ACTORS PROVED THAT "ACTING IS AN ART"
Watching interviews of Nawaz Bhai, Irrfan Bhai, Pankaj Tripathi and Raj Kumar Rao, saw a commonality, the spirit of discovering a character within, different method and approach with same essence…🙏
He is Definitely going to Win an OSCAR one day. 💯%
Why oscar
Definately
inshALLAH
Time h avi
Agree
Raman Raghav 2.0 is one of the finest film ever made in India....I am dumb found that people can even criticize such a masterpiece. For decency sake...this film would have got an oscar if made in Hollywood. Have u seen No country for old men?
It would be celebrated in hollywood ....even in south film industry .
Nawazuddin is the one who can replace zared letho the ultimate joker.......
exactly..he got too much into his role in raman raghav..he reached a different level of brilliance..and they gave the national award to akshay kumar..pathetic !!
sahi kaha bhai
It was disturbing. I would not watch it with other people. That is a problem for any box office success.
I will be watching this interview after 10 yrs and still will feel as amazed as now..I hv literally seen this more than 10 times..And still I love every second of this interview..
His thought of "unconventional" is eye opener to all of us...
ये बहोत नक़ली आदमी है जो बोलता है झूठ बोलता है
♥️
This is the most honest interview I have seen in ages.
Yes nawaz is an ACTOR par excellence.
It was lovely watching Nawazuddin Sir , he is so Genuine and so real. Best part is He is not trying to camouflage himself. He is relatable and pragmatic.
"Actor to may tha he .....kam nhi ta mere pas" that was inspiring one .
This guy engaged me from the 2nd minute. He created a world and not getting emotional and thinking what one character can build. Absolutely brilliant. I learned so much from this 42 mins.
He said a line on 8:02 that agar ek scene kake aaunga to aur koi yesha nai karsakta.What is his confidence level man.
Confidence level infinity
Gaitonde...❤️
I got goosebumps when he said those words.
@@GauravSharma-ok4gz yes it is one example no one can play better role than him.
I saw him first in new york! Even though all the other actors were fine, his five minute performance stayed with me, then I noticed him in other movies too and the maverick genius kashyap made him a star!. No wonder he said 'ek minute ka scene bhi milega to audience ko ruk dunga'!
Those who want to be actor should sit with Pen and paper while watching Nawaz's Interviews!
Outstanding Mann!!
Anupama: my hindi is weak (proud)
Nawaz: meri inglish (still proud) 🙏
Skill speaks not language ❤️🙏
Anupama is surprised when Nawazuddin mentions that he lies all the time and feels guilty about it and hence prefers to be in character than be himself.. how is it surprising? Everyone begins the cycle of pretend the moment they step out in the real world.. the only true self of a person is when they are alone.. it was brave of him to acknowledge it.. hats off to him!
After watching Sacred Games, I can't unsee him as Gaitonde who will swear at any moment now or will pull out a gun.
"Discover yourself through the characters" wow!!!
Him and Irrfan khan rip are absolute legends and are the main reason I watch Bollywood .
Nawazuddin Siddiqui is so real and understands his craft so well. A good interview by Anupama. 👏🏽👏🏽👌🏽
Beena S Asaan Mohabbat
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Beena S are you the person who asked about mukkabaaz in this interview?
Beena S well i saw her comment here while scrolling, your comment was before her that's why i asked. sorry for that
VansHTHeONE That's cool. No worries.
Beena S ii
Nawaz, Irfan, Rajkumar, Vidya, kangana, kalki are the few actual actors in Bollywood. They deserve all the accolades.
Bikram Rout you forgot kk menon
Kagana's movie Shakalaka boom boom was head of its time or double dhamal. Also raj kumar rao shadi Mein jaroor Ana he really pulled the movie up with thier acting. Sir I get your point they are i need great actors but it's the right script that makes the movie it's a team effort one person can pull it together by thier actor
kalki ?? :|
Harsh barot yes..kk menon is so intense, in his roles
MANOJ BAJPAYEE K K MENON JAIDEEP AHLAWAT VINEET SINGH KANGANA RANAUT RICHA CHADHA JIM SARBH
One day he will get Oscar 👍
Kaise bhai? Oscar for best acting keval Hollywood actors ko hi mil sakta hai. Stop this obsession with oscar. Ye kaho ki kisi di nawaz ko national award milega.
@@YashChaphekar07 bilkul
@@YashChaphekar07 pagal hai kya . Jo Bollywood se movie di jati hai vo .
Hollywood obsession. . . What about national film award?
Nawaz don't deserve awards,
Awards deserve nawaz
Love him 😍😘
His simplicity
Philosophy
Ideology
Hardwork
Dedications
Pious intensions ...
Straightforwardness
He is lovely
He is a brilliant actor but one that we probably don't deserve
Anshul Jain so true
Bc kya khoon kar diya lavde... Don't deserve kya
Anupama is a ‘Hindi’ movie critic and has trouble speaking Hindi.Moment of silence.
Liv Steward 😃
You don't have to be fluent in a language to appreciate and be able to critique cinema in that language. The two are extremely different skill sets. And at least Anupama is brave enough to accept that up front. How many other journalists/critics or even actors have you seen do that in public?
Enakshi Nandi Even if I agree for a second that knowing a language is not essential to critique a film in that language, how does accepting her hindi is not that great 'brave'? If anything it is just 'okay'.. What is the need to be so extreme with opinions?
It’s more of a style statement - saying that you are fluent in English than Hindi. Moreover the tendency to always speak in English causes us to lose our hold on Hindi. Happens with me😒 not proud of it.
Then how can we expect true review from his / her 🙏
He is not perfect or ideal, he is just real, honest and practical
22:27 the pain in his eyes when he said "pehle ni bolta tha"
After a long time I found an interview which kept me engaged for more than 40mins.
Thanks Nawaz.
And do keep us inspiring.
42 minutes of an institution of acting. Awesome 👏....Stardom will never affect Nawaz or likes of Naseruddin. These actors are rigid and humble. They have come from humble background , starved for days, fainted in travel, but the hunger to win and give more than their abilities is just amazing. Have you ever seen an interview where the actor tells you How to Act?
Nawaz even your interview is so engaging like watching a film of yours.😍
nasir is from a zamindari background. In fact he and Om Puri had a rivalry that included class difference.
Nasir is egoistic and filled with anger.. Pagal hai par great actor..
This line “actor toh main tha hi bas kam nahin mila tha” 👌👌
This man is just amazing his way of thinking of films and Bollywood is like none other.He has a lot of professionalism and he is very honest and blunt about himself and his views.He clearly has a lot of passion towards acting. He is gonna be the one to change Bollywood in the future.
He and many other like him has already changed the Bollywood movies industry.
Bhai kitna candid hai ye banda! "Mai family ke layak tha nahi, maine galti kar di". Wow.
He's a real maestro and a consummate craftsman. I don't think India will see his like again in a hurry.
Thank you for a great interview , Anupama. 👍
What a true legend.. Boht honest banda. Lots of Respect for you Sir 👏👏🙏❤️
Nawaz: hi
Anupama: how do you sort of deal with that
Exactly😂😂
Nawaz : dhtt teri maa ki....
@@Sachin-pt1op 😂😂
Guys, Please do a conversation with the following:
1. Nawazuddin Siddqui
2. Kangana Ranaut
3. Rajkumar Rao
4. Vidya Balan
5. Irfan Khan
6. Radika apte
It would be FANTASTIC. Hopefully the Likes & comments will now compel Film companion to do it. 😊
Add Pankaj Tripathi Sir too...
@@prashantvarma6572 already done
Manoj bajpai too
Aamir Khan, Nawazuddin, Rekha jee (so underrated!), Tabu, Nandita Das, Konkona Sen Sharma (underrated), Irfan Khan and Naseeruddin Shah if I could choose.
Adris Walli irfan sir😭😭
Actor toh Mai tha hi..bas kaam nahi tha..😐........
that's true definition of confidence and self belief.
Well said
Kyu bhai strugal kato yrr kam milega
Kya bola
@@jigyashajha4471 maine bola lage raho
He is such a down to earth guy man . I love him
Nawaz sir is just wow. His thought process about acting is just unique. For me he is the best actor after Irrfan khan .
You right give me some advice for anything
He really gets into full character. That minute detailing makes his acting so lucid.
That's the director's skill
@@risingsun9913 lol
most confident interview of nawazudin ... m really happy about his growth ... and artist to shandaar pehle se hi tha ....
dj shelin sale tu dalla hau uska
such a gem.. love hearing him
We need more of such people.
Brutal honest.
Nawazuddin....always loved all your movies but sacred games is by far the best performance so far👍👍👍👍👍
He is so simple and down to earth; thanks goodness talented people can get a break in this industry; there is hope in life after all.
yeh banda ek din Oscar leke jayega yarrr.......
beautiful interview..
he smiles without any shy.....😁
This man is a gem. Bollywood, please preserve him and don't destroy him for his unconventional behavior.
After watching the interview you are still calling his behaviour as unconventional????
@@VickyVk1 Why?
@@VickyVk1 lol ....good catch
@@imonsarker3766 did u not watch the entire video ? Its pretty clear why
@@ed4all33 I could not understand, that's why I asked
6:35-6:38 the level of honesty and confidence towards his works in his words.
Nawaz is someone who finds out talented directors and supports them. And then becomes very good friends with the directors for life. Actor director friendship is very good thing that can produce great works.
I've nothing against Ms.Chopra (I actually quite liked her reviews for Hindustan Times) but this interview is missed opportunity. You have one of the best actors in the world, ready to speak candidly on his craft, and one singular theme she stuck on with throughout is allure of money and grudge against power. A critic should realise that these things are petty against the craft of an actor like Nawaz. Nawaz is definitely not the best ad hoc speaker (his speaking is more visceral than elegant) and it is the interviewer's responsibility to derive good responses from an artist of his calibre. He seems to have internalised the craft but may not always express it correctly. It is your job to guide towards using at least the correct terminologies. Indian critics time and again speak of the art/commerce divide in cinema and yet they are unable to come up with convincing terminologies to talk about it. Saying "content-driven" and "commercial" with air-quotes just won't do.
SWOPNIL kalika, point very well-made. completely agree agree with you on it.
Wow..what an insight..so true
SWOPNIL kalika Felt quite the same, the interview left me wanting to hear so much more from Nawaz where he was just so transparent about his workmanship. Though this is now one of my favorite interviews of FC alongside to Imtiaz Ali talking about scene from Tamasha.
True.
You have articulated well what's been on my mind. It's become a common theme for Anupama's interviews with serious actors or directors. It's as if she doesn't believe that some people actually work for their craft and not for the glamour.
Ours is a country where leading Hindi film actresses like Katrina, Jacqueline don't know Hindi, and yet make crores every year! With that in mind, I don't see the big deal if a film reviewer says she does not speak fluent Hindi :)
baby driver dude some respect! They’re hardworking females, whatever their acting skills may be, don’t ridicule at least, choose your words wisely.
baby driver great act pulled dude, first write an extremely hateful disgusting comment, then when people try to correct you, delete it and attack in a different context.
All I’m saying is everyone has their own struggles in life, why would you ridicule their struggle and hard work. I’m not saying they’re good actresses, but it’s our job to respect them anyhow.
baby driver dear lord!!! I guess people like you would never understand a simple word called “respect” and honestly I pity you for being so immature.
I never said they’re great actors nor did I support the misogyny and patriarchy shown in their films. At the same time saying that they “suck Salman’s cock” shows your character and disgusting mentality.
Grow up man!!
And there’s no point in indulging in unproductive conversations w silly people like you so🙏🏼🤙🏼
Jane Eyre Great👍
Jane Eyre I totally agree. How Katrina has survived all these years is beyond me. Her dancing is one dimensional, she STILL can’t speak Hindi properly and I think she acts better off screen then she has ever done on screen, and yet here she is.
Nawazuddin ....what an intelligent actor n what a sense of humour!! 😀He is so right. He knows how to make a character interesting. When I watched Kahani...no doubt it's a great story n great work by whole cast n crew.. but I came back with Khan... N I kept raving about it for many many days....my regards to the Great actor 👏👏
I got bored of October but praised it because every critic was praising it. I related to nawazs words. There are many such films like that as nawazs Bhai said , this is a fraud. Glad someone made me realize it.
Same same same bro
October is a good movie. Engaging too in spite of the low pace
I think he’s talking about films like Toilet, Padman etc
Yeah Nawa is right,ayushman and akshay kumar ki acting,and varun's acting in October....
So that was the Manto effect...to say everything explicitly like that! OMG! Acting really affects genuine actors.
Debanjan Mani true, that could be doubled with the thackeray biopic that he is currently engaged with.
@@anon-kl8tm lmao
Method acting often drives the performer to such depths that the line between acting and reality starts to fade.
He has always been like this explicitly honest. Read hos biography and earlier interviews. In fact he has got so much flak for his honesty
This man has the power to change the entire film industry but scripts of his level should been written which I seriously doubt.
Nitin Kulkarni so you haven't Watched his finest works? I see....
Jeet Das I don’t think you were able to comprehend this gentleman. What he was trying to articulate was that the industry doesn’t have good enough writers to be able to make a script of the same caliber as Nawazzudin.
@@kuhukumar1494 there are Movies that nawazuddin has done which fit his Ability to Portray his given character, just watch this interview to the whole, try to understand about what he's saying and the type of roles he desires..there are so great films that nawazuddin has Done Which were completely worthy for him..
For ex - Manji, Raman Raghav, manto and so many...
What I am saying is, nawazuddin's skills in acting haven't gone in vain, There are Writers and film makers he had worked with who fit His abilities in acting...
I guess you misinterpreted my Opinion..
Jeet Das oh ok yes I completely agree with you. He is a brilliant actor and tbh Bollywood doesn’t even deserve him.
@@kuhukumar1494 but Indian cinema does...
Despite all the Commercial, Non subject based movies, Indian cinema truly deserve these gems..
More than Hindi .His expression of emotions speaks every language.and that's what makes him the man of masses...
hes so insanely dedicated to his craft... living cinema legend
So true govinda is one example who is brilliant actor just because of he have done commercial movie people didn't recognised him as a great actor.
For me govinda is one of greatest actor ever produce by bollywood like irffan or nawajuddin.
Itna Sacha interview hai.
Rakesh Poddar very true👍
Rakesh Poddar exactly!
Couldn't agree more!! Govinda is still a gem. But sadly Bollywood is not capable enough now to extract the volacano of talent that govinda still possesses.
I loved your comment about Govinda. Such an absolute truth.
So true...love to see Govinda's name in the comment list. He is totally a gem for this industry.
Nawaz bhai is gem of an artist. I am so proud to belong to the same country that he does. Nawaz bhai aap ke liye dil se dua nikalti hai. Khup aage badho achi filmein karo. Amazing interview too.
Par tu toh chutiya hi rahega na.
@@passionfrootify ye chutiya hi hai 🤣
I'm amazed. Despite being a Profesional an IITian, an international rally driver and a writer, I feel so small today after hearing Nawazuddin Siddiqui. What a genius he is. I've never been a fan of any film star except Dilip Kumar aka Yusuf Khan who was a real methodical actor, a genius and an institution. I'm sure even Marlin Brando learnt from him. We, in India, have such powerful people. It makes me proud. Please convey my message to Nawazuddin sahab, Anupama ma'am.
I can listen to this guy all day long.. he's so relatable to us, as common people.. talented 👍
His way of laughing is just like in his movies, that proves how real he is
.☺☺
I WAS IN THE AUDIENCE AND ASKED THE MUKKABAAZ WALA QUESTION after the 38th minute 🙈🙈🙈
MumbaiGlutton mukkabaaz is amazing.Vineet Kumar Singh is 🙌
Time?
Rishikesh Priyadarshi after 38 mins
Yessss..i got u😃
is this edited version ?
dont know how many times i have watched this particular interview and everytime its so lovely hearing him.. such a straight forward realistic person Nawaz Sir is... keep engaging his audience,, hats of to you Sir!!!!
Earlier I watched interviews because of actors.. Now I watch them because of Anupama. I like your way of speaking and asking questions so much.
'Meri hindi acchi nhi h' But I review Hindi movies!
Brilliant!
Tushar Anand nailed it man 😄
Sahi me yaar
Man she understands Hindi fine, might not be comfortable speaking hindi
@@gooeysupermonster3061 to itna acha to bol rhi...ab kaisi hindi honi chahiye?😠
hindi ati hai per sharm ati hai hindi bolne me... jab etni english use kare or amir logo ke bich me rahe to ye sab hoga hi..😂😂
Best interview. I'm glad its in hindi. We are living in India. Finally i can feel it.
Kya zabardast actor hai yar. And the fact he gotten fame so late in life its so inspiring, not everyone discovers their true passion n success in young teen years
Liked the Interview and the way Nawaz answered the questions with good humor. As always Anupama did a great job interviewing. Hearting this video
He took a jibe at Akshay kumar films.. I actually thought toilet and padman was boring and thankfully our thoughts are same
thank you! Toilet had a terrible screenplay
sagar ghai The best part about him is he is very neutral. He doesn't ridicule commercial mainstream cinema. Unlike some other 'so-called' good actors who are allergic to those kinds of films because they cannot do it.
That's the best line of this whole interview- ki koi content driven films itni buri hoti hai ki audience bore ho jati hai baithe baithe.
Exactly the same thought and the same movie names came to my mind...
where exactly did he mention toilet and padman. ??
At 10:15, I felt same
his take on realistic acting is amazing
He is so humble. He respects his struggle and is proud of it. The true mark of a gentleman.
Raman raghav is a masterpiece... I really got overwhelmed by seeing his acting.. 👌
No one can beat him in acting
Rahil Tawseef irfan khan can
@@DeepakPatel-uc4lt no comparison they are different
no one has to...
Everyone has An unique way of presenting their roles...
so no one's beating anyone..
he's your favourite? keep that opinion, do not arise comparisons, because it's nonsense..
Naren Modi
This is the best interview of Nawaz till date. He is out and in a great body language, maybe after doing Manto he has realised himself on another level. I never had any favorite actor until 2013, then I realized Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Ranbir Kapoor.
i, am big fan of him .lots of love & respect from Pakistan .
"Actor to Main tha hi"
How true line..... Attitude of a Real Artist!
It's the world & market which take time to recognise you......But you've always been...what you're
my monday has never been this good
Nwaaj and anurag both are ahead of time for Indian audience
I literally stalk this man.🤘 What a fine actor he is!!🤩
This is called confidence👍"actor to nawaz the hi bas kaam nahi tha"
He's graduated from NSD and it takes a hell lot to get into hallowed walls of that institute
haeeee! aaj ka toh din ban gya!!!!. ty fc, love nawaz
This was so hilarious 😂 interview by Nawaz and some times his way of thoughts 💭 are so deep .i was just loving his innocence to be a genuine actor.he is next Robert de Nero of Bollywood.
I'm big fan of Nawaz.u.ddin siddiqui. No doubt he is great actor of bollywood. Love from sindh.
I love him, his honesty and commitment are such an inspiration.
Best interview.. fascinating journey of his life..
shilpa gandhi www.viswkarmainterior.in
I can listen to Nawazuddin infinite times... SO INSPIRING..
M crying listen to this men today....hatsoff sir
Wow Nawazuddin is a Great Star
🌟👌🏻
Shame he is so underrated in Bollywood
Luv you both ... Love her for bringing such artists time to time and what can I say about Nawazuddin sir .. love him .
What is more pure than gold?
this interview i guess
I've watched many film companion but this episode is the best. He is actually like Manto speaking the truth and making sense not being platitudes or cliche unlike some other artists.
Thank you for the subtitles for those of us who do not follow Hindi!! That too his level of Hindi ✌️
I can't forget that police inspector from Kahaani
such an amazing and honest actor! hats off to you Nawazuddin Siddiqui!
i love this man's honesty!! whatever he speaks, he speaks from the heart and without any hesitance
What an honest interview it's a pleasure listening to him he keeps the audience engaged intelligently and has given us an insight to honest acting 🙏🙏 keep up the good work Nawaz we are waiting to watch all shades of characters 👍