I was determined to be an actor and make a name in the industry, and hence, I did. — Nawazuddin Siddiqui Copy Share Image
Bollywood has always pampered heroes and treated actors as second class citizens. But, of late, it has realised that there has to… — Nawazuddin Siddiqui Copy Share Image
In 'Haraamkhor,' I have explored a few things which I wouldn't have been able to do in bigger films. The process of… — Nawazuddin Siddiqui Copy Share Image
I don't want my work to be heavy. The challenge is to make it interesting and engaging, keeping in mind the need… — Nawazuddin Siddiqui Copy Share Image
After graduating from National School of Drama, I started doing theatre in Delhi. But there was not much money in Hindi theatre. — Nawazuddin Siddiqui Copy Share Image
For me, as an actor, there is no commercial or independent or art cinema. For me, it's a character that is given… — Nawazuddin Siddiqui Copy Share Image
Prior to joining NSD, I was briefly associated with a small theater group in Delhi called Sakshi. Saurabh Shukla, Manoj Bapayee were… — Nawazuddin Siddiqui Copy Share Image
When I had no money, I would find out which friend had work and money at that point in time and would… — Nawazuddin Siddiqui Copy Share Image
At NSD, I had an amazing experience learning everything from stagecraft to western drama and Shakespeare, Maxim Gorky, Anton Chekov. — Nawazuddin Siddiqui Copy Share Image
I grew fond of acting rather late. And that was because I was not getting any job. I had a few friends… — Nawazuddin Siddiqui Copy Share Image
In my head, I believed even though I am an actor, there was no need to dance. That's not me. — Nawazuddin Siddiqui Copy Share Image
Kabir Khan is a director who goes out of his way to make his actors comfortable. He's very chilled out. He makes… — Nawazuddin Siddiqui Copy Share Image
I love observing people. Each face tells so many stories. It lets me understand emotions, and that, in turn, helps me apply… — Nawazuddin Siddiqui Copy Share Image
I have done theatre, and I enjoy the process of smaller films a lot more. When I do such films, there are… — Nawazuddin Siddiqui Copy Share Image
Many actors come and disappear into oblivion. But not Salman Khan. — Nawazuddin Siddiqui Copy Share Image
I don't want to build any image for myself. I don't want people to say, 'He does only a certain type of… — Nawazuddin Siddiqui Copy Share Image
The difference between an actor and a star is the budget and the overall presentation of a film. — Nawazuddin Siddiqui Copy Share Image
I was determined to be an actor and make a name in the industry, and hence, I did. — Nawazuddin Siddiqui Copy Share Image
Bollywood has always pampered heroes and treated actors as second class citizens. But, of late, it has realised that there has to be space… — Nawazuddin Siddiqui Copy Share Image
'Freaky Ali' is not a heavy film. It's a simple but inspiring film. It will inspire those who want to go from zero to… — Nawazuddin Siddiqui Copy Share Image
In 'Haraamkhor,' I have explored a few things which I wouldn't have been able to do in bigger films. The process of shooting this… — Nawazuddin Siddiqui Copy Share Image
I don't want my work to be heavy. The challenge is to make it interesting and engaging, keeping in mind the need for method… — Nawazuddin Siddiqui Copy Share Image
It's not necessary that every film has to hit Rs 100 crore box office, or the Rs 50 crore budget. If the film makes… — Nawazuddin Siddiqui Copy Share Image
Being a recognised face has its problems. I miss the freedom to go anywhere I want to. — Nawazuddin Siddiqui Copy Share Image
I always thought golf was a game reserved for the rich and the elite... But it's a misconception. It's a highly technical game, and… — Nawazuddin Siddiqui Copy Share Image
I interact with journalists all the time, and I note how they behave. — Nawazuddin Siddiqui Copy Share Image