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" The difference between an actor and a star is the budget and the overall presentation of a film. "

Nawazuddin Siddiqui

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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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