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Meet actor, who worked with all three Khans, became acting coach of Ranveer Singh for…

Meet actor, who worked with all three Khans, became acting coach of Ranveer Singh for…

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In the glamorous world of Bollywood, few stories can become an inspiration for an actor's journey. There can be various examples from the industry, including cinema stalwarts like Manoj Bajpai, Irrfan Khan, Kay Kay Menon, Pankaj Tripathi, Rajkummar Rao, Sanjay Mishra, and many others who came from a non-family background, but because of their impeccable acting skills, they created a personal space for themselves.
However, there is this one actor who started his journey as a watchman, but his hard work and passion for cinema proved that true talent eventually finds its place under the spotlight. We are sure that you cinema enthusiasts would have guessed who this person is. If not, let us unravel the name for you. The Exceptionally Talented Actor Is…
Here we are talking about none other than Nawazuddin Siddiqui, who is considered one of the most respected actors in Indian cinema, known for his powerful performances and versatility. When Nawazuddin moved to Delhi, he worked as a chemist after receiving his degree. The actor took various odd jobs, he also worked as a watchman at a toy factory and began to watch plays. He then became interested in theatre and participated in Sakshi Theatre Group, where he collaborated with several actors, including Saurabh Shukla, Piyush Mishra, and Manoj Bajpayee.
He gained recognition with films like Gangs of Wasseypur, The Lunchbox, Badlapur, Sacred Games, and Manto. His choice of unique and meaningful roles has broken stereotypes and brought a new wave of storytelling to mainstream cinema. Later, the actor's talent reached its initial height as he started featuring with big names of Bollywood that includes Aamir Khan, Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar, and many others. When Nawazuddin Became Acting Coach For….
During the start of his career, Nawazuddin also used to give acting classes to new-age upcoming actors, which helped them land big roles, including Bollywood star Ranveer Singh. In a recent conversation with Pinkvilla, Nawazuddin shared his experience about training Ranveer for his debut film Band Baaja Baaraat. He said, 'I had trained Ranveer Singh for Band Baaja Baaraat, in a way I had become a workshop for him, all I had to say was that whoever wants to become an actor and whoever is about to be launched, I am standing here for him, but I understand that you have not come to learn acting. I taught Ranveer to use his talent, because then a person has to do everything himself. Gradually, his passion for learning acting increased.' More About Nawazuddin Siddiqui
The actor recently featured in crime drama Costao, inspired by the life of bold customs officer Tony da Costa Fernandes who fought against a gold smuggling racket in the 1990s. The film has been appreciated by audiences and critics for its power-packed storytelling and remarkable performances. The film is helmed by Sejal Shah, which also stars Priya Bapat, Kishore Kumar, Gagan Dev Riar, and Hussain Dalal. It is currently available for streaming on Zee5.

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