Nawazuddin Siddiqui's 'Thackeray' was initially offered to Irrfan Khan? Know more facts

Thackeray based on real-life of political leader Bal Thackeray hit silver screens in 2019. movie, starring Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Amrita Rao in lead was directed by popular Marathi-langu director Abhijit Phanse. Reports suggest that makers were keen on singing Irrfan Khan for titular role initially. However, due to Irrfan's tight schedule, role went to Nawazuddin, who impressed critics and audience with his acting skills. Here are some interesting trivia about biopic. 

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Thackeray trivia: 

• Reports claim that Mirzapur fame Rasika Duggal was initial choice for role of Meena Tai Thackeray. However, since Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Rasika Duggal played husband and wife in Nandita Das' Manto, makers decided to get a fresh pair. Hence, makers signed Amrita Rao for part. 
• Nawazuddin Siddiqui reportedly used to take hours to get ready due to prostics. According to a media report, makers of film gave Nawaz spectacles of Bal Thackeray to get perfect look. 

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• Thackeray was released two days after Bal Thackeray's 93rd birth anniversary. 
• Reports reveal that popular Marathi actor Sachin Khedekar has dubbed for Nawazuddin Siddiqui for Marathi version of film. 
• Thackeray marked Hindi-langu directorial debut of Abhijit Phanse. He had previously directed Marathi movie, Rege. 

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On professional front, Nawazuddin Siddiqui will be next seen in Tannishtha Chatterjee's Roam Rome Mein. movie, starring Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Valentina Corti, Isha Talwar, Tannishtha Chatterjee, among ors, is slated to hit marquee soon. movie is touted to be a psychological-drama film. Besides upcoming, Nawaz has his hands full with multiple or movies.