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First Post
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- First Post
Nawazuddin Siddiqui credits Manoj Bajpayee & Irrfan Khan for breaking stereotypes: 'Even if I get a 40-second role...'
Nawazuddin shared that when he arrived in Mumbai, he witnessed how actors like Manoj Bajpayee and Irrfan Khan were already breaking stereotypes read more Nawazuddin Siddiqui has carved a place for himself among the legendary actors of Indian cinema, not just for the films he has done, but for the depth and brilliance he brings to every performance. His consistently remarkable work has earned him a well-deserved iconic status over the years. He is often mentioned in the same league as the late Irrfan Khan, who gave Indian cinema some of its finest moments. Nawaz has proven that passion and dedication can help you rise above all odds. In a recent interview, he spoke about arriving in Mumbai with dreams and, despite not fitting the stereotypical hero mould, making his mark, crediting Irrfan Khan and Manoj Bajpayee for paving the way. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Nawazuddin shared that when he arrived in Mumbai, he witnessed how actors like Manoj Bajpayee and Irrfan Khan were already breaking stereotypes. With Satya released, Manoj was redefining norms in Bollywood. Reflecting on their impact, Nawaz said, 'Manoj bhai and Irrfan bhai gave us a lot of confidence and hope.' Nawazuddin Siddiqui shared that while he had no delusions about his looks, he had complete clarity about his abilities as an actor and was confident he would make an impact. 'I knew that I had trained myself so well that even if I get a 40-second role, I will be able to make an impact on the audience. I was doing theatre in Delhi, but wasn't earning enough to survive. I came to Mumbai thinking that I would earn some money, whatever is required for basic survival, by acting in television serials and picking up some bit roles in movies, and along with it, continue to do theatre. Agar kuchh bhi nehi mila toh I would put together a theatre group and do street plays. I just wanted to keep acting and keep honing my craft.' Nawazuddin Siddiqui has been consistently proving his mettle as an actor with every performance. Audiences are always eager to witness what he brings to the screen next. His recent film Costao earned critical acclaim, further solidifying his status as a legendary performer. With several exciting projects in the pipeline, Nawaz is currently busy shooting for several projects. He will next be seen in Maddock Films' horror-comedy Thama, starring alongside Rashmika Mandanna and Ayushmann Khurrana, raising expectations for yet another iconic performance.
NDTV
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
When Konkona Sen Sharma Was Reminded Of Irrfan Khan During The Shoot Of Metro..In Dino
Mumbai (Maharashtra): Director Anurag Basu admitted missing late actor Irrfan Khan and shared how actress Konkona Sen Sharma started crying while filming Dino as she missed her co-star and friend Irrfan Khan. At the Zamaana Lage song of Dino launch event, Anurag Basu was joined by the cast of Life In a Metro sequel, which also starred Irrfan Khan in the lead role. In the first instalment, Konkona Sen Sharma Sen was paired with Irrfan Khan, the couple which finally gets a happy ending in the movie. From the original cast, Konkona Sen Sharma is the only actor who is returning in its sequel. It was hard for the actress to work in the movie again after her dear friend and co-star Irrfan Khan died in 2020. While remembering the late actor, Anurag Basu shared that Konkona Sen Sharma started crying during the shoot of a scene in the movie ( Dino) as the tone of it was a "little similar" to a scene from the first instalment. He also remembered singer KK at the event as the singer sang two of the most famous tracks from the prequel's album: Alvida and O Meri Jaan. "We were shooting a scene, and the tone for it was a little similar to a scene from the first film. Suddenly, Konkona started crying, and even right now, I am worried that the same will happen if someone asks a question about him. We miss him; we miss KK very much, and there are many others who are missing now, with whom we collaborated earlier," said Anurag Basu at the Metro In Dino promotional event in Mumbai. After Life in a... Metro and Ludo, Dino is the final chapter of Anurag Basu's trilogy of hyperlinked cinema. Backed by producer Bhushan Kumar, the film introduces a world of modern love and relationships. The song is composed by Pritam and brings back the creative collaboration between him and director Anurag Basu, known for crafting memorable musical narratives. The sequel features an impressive cast which includes Anupam Kher, Pankaj Tripathi, Konkona Sen Sharma, Aditya Roy Kapur, Sara Ali Khan, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Ali Fazal, Neena Gupta and Saswata Chatterjee. The film is set to release on July 4, 2025.
India.com
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Anurag Basu Reveals Konkona Sen Sharma Cried While Missing Irrfan Khan During Metro...In Dino Shoot: We Miss Him
Mumbai: Director Anurag Basu admitted missing late actor Irrfan Khan and shared how actress Konkona Sen Sharma started crying while filming ' Dino' as she missed her co-star and friend Irrfan Khan. At the 'Zamaana Lage' song of ' Dino' launch event, Anurag Basu was joined by the cast of 'Life In a Metro' sequel, which also starred Irrfan Khan in the lead role. In the first instalment, Konkona Sen was paired with Irrfan Khan, the couple which finally gets a happy ending in the movie. From the original cast, Konkona is the only actor who is returning in its sequel. It was hard for the actress to work in the movie again after her dear friend and co-star Irrfan Khan passed away in 2020. While remembering the late actor, Anurag Basu shared that Konkana Sharma started crying during the shoot of a scene in the movie ( Dino) as the tone of it was a "little similar" to a scene from the first instalment. He also remembered singer KK at the event as the singer sang two of the most famous tracks from the prequel's album: 'Alvida' and 'O Meri Jaan'. "We were shooting a scene, and the tone for it was a little similar to a scene from the first film. Suddenly, Konkona started crying, and even right now, I am worried that the same will happen if someone asks a question about him. We miss him; we miss KK very much, and there are many others who are missing now, with whom we collaborated earlier," said Anurag Basu at the Metro In Dino promotional event in Mumbai. After 'Life in a... Metro" and 'Ludo', ' Dino' is the final chapter of Anurag Basu's trilogy of hyperlinked cinema. Backed by producer Bhushan Kumar, the film introduces a world of modern love and relationships. The song is composed by Pritam and brings back the creative collaboration between him and director Anurag Basu, known for crafting memorable musical narratives. The sequel features an impressive cast which includes Anupam Kher, Pankaj Tripathi, Konkona Sen Sharma, Aditya Roy Kapur, Sara Ali Khan, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Ali Fazal, Neena Gupta and Saswata Chatterjee. Dino is set to release on July 4, 2025.
Mint
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Anurag Basu says 'Konkona started crying' while missing Irrfan Khan during Metro...In Dino shoot
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 29 (ANI): Director Anurag Basu admitted missing late actor Irrfan Khan and shared how actress Konkana Sen Sharma started crying while filming ' Dino' as she missed her co-star and friend Irrfan Khan. At the 'Zamaana Lage' song of ' Dino' launch event, Anurag Basu was joined by the cast of 'Life In a Metro' sequel, which also starred Irrfan Khan in the lead role. In the first instalment, Konkana Sen was paired with Irrfan Khan, the couple which finally gets a happy ending in the movie. From the original cast, Konkana is the only actor who is returning in its sequel. It was hard for the actress to work in the movie again after her dear friend and co-star Irrfan Khan passed away in 2020. While remembering the late actor, Anurag Basu shared that Konkana Sharma started crying during the shoot of a scene in the movie ( Dino) as the tone of it was a "little similar" to a scene from the first instalment. He also remembered singer KK at the event as the singer sang two of the most famous tracks from the prequel's album: 'Alvida' and 'O Meri Jaan'. "We were shooting a scene, and the tone for it was a little similar to a scene from the first film. Suddenly, Konkona started crying, and even right now, I am worried that the same will happen if someone asks a question about him. We miss him; we miss KK very much, and there are many others who are missing now, with whom we collaborated earlier," said Anurag Basu at the Metro In Dino promotional event in Mumbai. After 'Life in a... Metro" and 'Ludo', ' Dino' is the final chapter of Anurag Basu's trilogy of hyperlinked cinema. Backed by producer Bhushan Kumar, the film introduces a world of modern love and relationships. The song is composed by Pritam and brings back the creative collaboration between him and director Anurag Basu, known for crafting memorable musical narratives. The sequel features an impressive cast which includes Anupam Kher, Pankaj Tripathi, Konkona Sen Sharma, Aditya Roy Kapur, Sara Ali Khan, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Ali Fazal, Neena Gupta and Saswata Chatterjee. The film is set to release on July 4, 2025. (ANI) .
Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Konkona Sen Sharma missed Irrfan Khan while filming ‘Metro In Dino', Anurag Basu remembers KK: 'Zamaane lagenge unko bhulaane mein'
Actress Konkona Sen Sharma reflected on her profound connection with the late Irrfan Khan , with whom she shared screen space in the critically acclaimed film 'Life In A Metro'. Sen Sharma revealed that Khan's absence was deeply felt during the shooting of the upcoming film, 'Metro In Dino'. Emotional moments on set "There were so many moments when I missed him during the shoot of the film. Zamaane lagenge unko bhulaane mein," Konkona Sen Sharma shared during a recent media interaction, expressing the lasting impact of Irrfan Khan. She subtly hinted at specific scenes where his absence was particularly poignant, stating, "It happened many times, but I don't want to say what and when, because when you watch the film, I think you'll know when. Today, we'll celebrate." Director Anurag Basu , who also helmed 'Life In A Metro', corroborated the emotional atmosphere on set. He recalled a particular instance, stating, "There was a scene we were shooting with Konkona, and right in the middle of the scene, she exchanged a look with me and she started crying... Let's not go there." Basu also took a moment to remember other beloved team members who are no longer with them to celebrate 'Metro In Dino', including Irrfan Khan, musician KK, cameraman Bobby Singh, and art director Rajat Poddar. About 'Metro In Dino' 'Metro In Dino' is an anthology film featuring a star-studded cast including Aditya Roy Kapur, Pankaj Tripathi, Anupam Kher, Neena Gupta, Ali Fazal, and others in pivotal roles. The film is slated for a theatrical release on July 4, 2025. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
