Nawazuddin Siddiqui turns a year older. Whenever we talk about most talented actors in Indian Cinema, Nawazuddin Siddiqui always makes his way to the list. Nawazuddin Siddiqui has acted with all the 3 Khans and has left his mark in Bollywood. He is an emerging acting legend. Nawaz never disappoints with his performance and everytime delivers his best.
Nawazuddin Siddiqui started his career with Sarfarosh (1999) where he had a one minute role opposite Aamir Khan. Nawazuddin Siddiqui has been a small part of many iconic films like Shool (1999), Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar (2000), Munna Bhai MBBS (2003), Black Friday (2007), Paan Singh Tomar (2012), etc.
On the occasion of Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s birthday have a look at his most loved and memorable films below:
1] Gangs Of Wasseypur 2 (2012)
This film is regarded as one of the finest films ever made in Bollywood. Nawaz played one of the most iconic characters in this film. The first part of GOW had Manoj Bajpayee playing the lead role. Manoj Bajpayee played the role of Sardar Khan and Nawazuddin Siddiqui played the role of his son Faizal Khan. Nawa sets out to avenge the death of his father in the 2nd part. Nawazuddin Siddiqui was highly appreciated for his role. The film has many iconic dialogues. This film is regarded as one of the finest crime drama films made in Indian Cinema. Nawazuddin delivered a performance to remember and is considered as one of the finest films in his career. No one can forget the iconic characters from this film. This Anurag Kashyap directorial comprised of many talented actors.
2] Kahaani (2012)
2012 was a year to remember for Nawazuddin Siddiqui. Nawaz delivered 2 back to back Classic films and strong performances. Kahaani and Gangs of Wasseypur are regarded as finest films made in Bollywood. Nawaz played the role of a police inspector in this Vidya Balan starrer. Though Nawaz had a small role in the film, the impact was long lasting. Whenever Nawaz appeared on-screen he was a treat to watch. Sujoy Ghosh ‘directorial Kahaani met with extremely positive reviews and this converted into huge footfalls. Kahaani is regarded as one of the best thrillers ever made in Indian Cinema.
3] The Lunchbox (2013)
Who can forget this epic film and Nawazuddin’s supporting role in the film. Nawazuddin delivered a solid performance as Irrfan’s friend. The Lunchbox is one of the most intellectual and finest films made in Indian Cinema. Nawazuddin Siddiqui won the Filmfare Award For Best Supporting Actor. This Ritesh Batra directorial is proved to be one of the most memorable films in Nawazuddin’s career. The Lunchbox was highly acclaimed in India as well as in Overseas. The film won many accolades. It was a treat to watch 2 acting legends Irrfan Khan and Nawazuddin Siddiqui sharing screen space together.
4] Bajrangi Bhaijaan (2015)
This is one of the most loved films of Salman Khan and Nawazuddin Siddiqui. Nawaz played the role of a Pakistani news reporter Chand Nawab who helps Salman Khan to reunite a mute girl (Munni played by Harshaali Malhotra) lost in India with her parents in Pakistan at any cost. This is Nawazuddin’s highest grossing film till date. The film has collected 900 cr+ at the Global Box Office and is 6th Highest Grossing Indian Film of All Time. The film is one of the most critically acclaimed films in the history of Indian Cinema. This film increased Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s popularity nationwide.
5] Manjhi – The Mountain Man (2015)
Nawazuddin Siddiqui played the titular role of Dashrath Manjhi in this biopic. Dashrath Manjhi was a poor laborer from Uttar Pradesh who used only a hammer and a chisel by spending 22 years of his life to carve a road through a treacherous mountain. Nawaz not only played the character but he lived the character. Nawaz as Dashrath Manjhi was widely praised. This is one of the finest performances by Nawazuddin. The Ketan Mehta film was critically acclaimed and is regarded as a Classic.
Special Mention
Sacred Games (2018-2019)
Who can forget Nawazuddin Siddiqui as Ganesh Gaitonde in the most loved Indian web series of all time, Sacred Games. Anurag Kashyap and Nawazuddin Siddiqui have always created magic whenever they have collaborated for a project. Sacred Games started the trend of making web series. Nawazuddin delivered one of the most hard hitting performances of all time. The series had many iconic dialogues. It’s one of the most watched and most loved shows of all time. Ganesh Gaitonde has been the most iconic character of Nawazuddin Siddiqui.
Apart from all these films Nawazuddin Siddiqui has delivered many solid performances over the years in films like Firaaq (2008), Talaash (2012), Chittagong (2012), Kick (2014), Badlapur (2015), Raman Raghav (2016), Te3n (2016), Freaky Ali (2016), Raees (2017), Mom (2017), Monsoon Shootout (2017), Manto (2018), Thackeray (2019), Photograph (2019), Serious Men (2020), etc.
Nawazuddin Siddiqui has many films in his line-up. He has the rom-com Jogira Sara Ra Ra releasing next Friday. Jogira Sara Ra Ra marks Nawazuddin’s 2nd collaboration with his Babumoshai Bandookbaaz director Kushan Nandy.
Nawazuddin Siddiqui will be next seen in Tiku Weds Shuru which is produced by Kangana Ranaut. He will also be seen in Haddi where he plays the role of a Transgender. The first look from Haddi has created much anticipation among the viewers. He also has rom-com Bole Chudiyan opposite Tamannaah Bhatia. He will also be seen in Adbhut and Noorani Chehra.
We at Film Window wish Nawazuddin Siddiqui a very Happy Birthday and a successful year ahead.
