Anurag Kashyap and Nawazuddin Siddiqui: List of the duo's hit films

Nawazuddin Siddiqui has been working in the film industry for the last two decades. The actor came into limelight after the release of Anurag Kashyap’s crime film series Gangs of Wasseypur. Nawazuddin is known for his realistic approach towards acting while Anurag Kashyap is known for his unconventional styles and themes. Both have collaborated many times and created pure magic on the screen. Here is a list of few films where the duo has worked together.

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List of Anurag Kashyap and Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s movies

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1.      Black Friday

The 2007 crime film was written and directed by Anurag Kashyap. Nawazuddin portrayed the role of Asgar Mukadam. The film is based on the 1993 Bombay blasts. The Bombay High court put a ban on the film at the time of its release. Anurag Kashyap reportedly shot the film in a very tight budget and in the difficult locations of Mumbai. The court, later on, lifted the ban and the film was released in 2007 and received international acclaim.

2.      Gangs of Wasseypur I

Gangs of Wasseypur I is a crime film which released in the year 2012. It was a super-hit at the box office. Nawazuddin Siddiqui received a special mention in acting at the 60th National Film awards. It is considered a modern cult by many.

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3.      Gangs of Wasseypur II

The film is the second installment of the Wasseypur series. It was also released in the same year and features Nawazuddin Siddiqui in the lead role. The film focuses on the rivalry of two families over three generations. After the hype and good word of mouth for the first part, Gangs of Wasseypur II met commercial success as well. 

4.      Raman Raghav 2.0

The film is a 2016 neo-noir psychological thriller based on the real life of Raman Raghav who was a psycho killer. The film features Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Vicky Kaushal in lead roles. Anurag Kashyap also followed the Guerrilla film making technique for making the film for portraying the real locations of Mumbai. Raman Raghav 2.0 film was premiered at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival. It received critical acclaim by the critics as well as audiences.

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