There's a deep reason why Nawazuddin Siddiqui doesn't want to label himself as a star

Nawazuddin Siddiqui's rise to stardom has been an inspirational journey that started with his role as a junior artist in Rajkumar Hirani's Munna Bhai MBBS to recognition as a fine actor in films like Mom and Manto. actor established himself in industry with his role in Anurag Kashyap's Gangs of Wasseypur. In a recent interaction with a leing ncy, Nawazuddin Siddiqui revealed that despite a huge fan following, he does t consider himself a star.

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Nawazuddin opened up and stated his belief that tags of a star, megastar or superstar tend to stereo an actor into a particular category. He ded that after being stereod  as a star, actors often resort to portraying typical roles of a hero. Nawazuddin, however, claims that a real actor can be seen in a variety of roles that require stepping out of ir comfort zone.

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Sacred Games actor revealed that he aims to achieve versatility as an actor and for that, he cant consider himself a star. He said that once an artist is trapped in star category, he/she cant grow as an actor. actor himself has shattered stereotypical im of a Bollywood hero with a wide array of roles from that of mafia in Gangs Of Wasseypur to biographical roles in Thackeray and Manto. Nawazuddin has also received critical appreciation for his roles as an antagonist in Salman Khan starrer Kick and Sacred Games. actor is w experimenting with his film choices and onscreen im with romantic comedies like his latest film Motichoor Chaknachoor.

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What's next for Nawazuddin Siddiqui?

Nawazuddin Siddiqui was last seen in Debamitra Biswal's Motichoor Chaknachoor opposite actor Athiya Shetty. film released in aters on vember 15. He will feature next in his home production Bole Chudiyaan opposite actor Tammanah. film will be directed by his bror Shamas Nawab Siddiqui.

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