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" At NSD, I had an amazing experience learning everything from stagecraft to western drama and Shakespeare, Maxim Gorky, Anton Chekov. "
Nawazuddin Siddiqui
Experience
Learning
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" Often when I feel I am reaching a saturation point in my performances, I think of coming back to NSD and attending workshops. "
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" I have seen many teachers in real life, which come from the same background and morality and treat their profession like just another one rather than a noble profession. "
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" There was electricity in our village only for 2-3 hours a day, so all my life, I studied under a lamp. "
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" I knew I would get offers to play the villain after 'Kick,' and I had already decided to reject all of them. "
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" I won't give the credit to 'good fortune.' Whatever I have achieved is because of my hard work and passion. "
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" I believe everyone is mad when they are in love, and I don't think that can ever end. "
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" One should go to the line through the character. You should see their lifestyle in the way they speak. "
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" I was fortunate enough to get an author-backed role in Aamir Khan starrer 'Talash.' "
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" I kind of discovered Kolkata when I was shooting here for 'Kahaani.' I found the city fascinating. "
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" I used to be the best comic actor in my batch. Everyone knew that my comic timing was impeccable. "
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" In Mumbai, you have to act in real life, too. "
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" I prefer if friends come over to my office and we talk our heart out over a cup of coffee. I feel that no one talks freely at industry bashes. Everyone has to behave in a certain way, and I think no one is real there. We can't have heart-to-heart conversations, and I start feeling uncomfortable at such dos. "
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" Like the way we get to know about the society of Korea, Iran, and other countries through their films, people will get to know about our country. Our films are a mirror of our society. "
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Country
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" The film industry is mostly about unidimensional characters. "
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" Love stories should be relatable. "
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" I think there is no racism in this film industry. They are only in need of talent, though it takes time; but, if you are talented, you will get your due. I am thankful to be part of this industry. "
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Thankful
Time
" Bollywood has always pampered heroes and treated actors as second class citizens. But, of late, it has realised that there has to be space for actors who can connect with people. "
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" I am trying every genre. "
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" As far as Raman Raghav is concerned, he is ruthless. "
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" At first, I was hesitant when it came to giving autographs, thinking that I am not even worth giving one. But slowly I got over that phase. "
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" You will never see me dancing around the trees, chasing a heroine; I will never do films, no matter what the budget, for the heck of it. "
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" When people say I'm a star, I don't believe it. "
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" Muzaffarnagar is 40 kilometers from my village. So I used to see films if I was able to save money and on special occasions like Eid, Diwali. "
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" My character in the first instalment of 'GOW' was very shy and reserved. It was completely different from 'Kahaani,' where I played a no-nonsense cop. And in the second instalment of 'GOW,' it is again very different. "
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" Back in 1993, I was studying in Delhi, and I had a girlfriend. I had never touched a girl before that in my entire life. One day, I decided to go out with her to a garden. We were sitting beside each other, and I just glanced around to see if anyone was looking at us, and I put my hand over hers. I thought love started in this way. "
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" Prior to joining NSD, I was briefly associated with a small theater group in Delhi called Sakshi. Saurabh Shukla, Manoj Bapayee were my seniors in that group. I performed a few supporting roles in Sakshi plays. "
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" The village I come from is the most ruthless, lawless land one can encounter. "
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" My job is to work hard and be honest with my character, and that's in my control. I can only try to give my best performance. "
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