Nawazuddin Siddiqui: Top five memorable roles of the talented actor

Nawazuddin Siddiqui started his Bollywood career with 1999’s hit film Sarfarosh. However, he went unticed in film. Nawazuddin embarked on his successful journey in Bollywood as a le only after Anurag Kashyap’s Gangs of Wasseypur. We take a look at best roles of Nawazuddin, who is one of most off-beat and versatile actors in Bollywood. Here are top five memorable roles of Nawazuddin Siddiqui over years. 

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Rakesh in Peepli Live (2010)

Essaying role of a television reporter, Nawazuddin’s delirious character in film was one of initial roles where his acting potential was widely recognised. film showed Nawazuddin Siddiqui and ors depicting a vivid perspective on rural life. Poverty and inconveniences faced by rural area residents was well portrayed by Nawazuddin. 

Faizal Khan in Gangs of Wasseypur (2012)

Anurag Kashyap’s Gangs of Wasseypur was a groundbreaking performance by NawazudinSiddiqui, as he played role of Faizal Khan. His famous dialogue, “Sabka bla lega re tera faizal’ , still echoes in audience's memory. He portrayed character of a ruthless goon rar effortlessly and paved way for many more excellent, negative roles.

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Liak in Blapur (2015)

Blapur, dark drama was enjoyed by audience for two reasons specifically. first reason being Varun Dhawan’s first role as character with grey shes, who suffers due to his lover’s death. second reason is Nawazuddin’s eccentric portrayal of villaius, Liak.  sometimes comical and sometimes serious character essayed by actor was applauded by many.

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Ganesh Gaitonde in Sacred Games Series (2018-2019)

Nawazuddin Siddiqui transformed into a gangster Ganesh Gaitonde in Sacred Games Series. Nawaz's performance in show gave him global recognition. Author Paulo Coelho commended Nawazuddin Siddiqui on Twitter for his amusing performance in series.

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