Published 11:42 IST, June 29th 2020

This Nawazuddin Siddiqui film has his real name as his character; guess which one

One of Nawazuddin Siddiqui's films is the only film where his character name is similar to his real name. The movie directed by Geetu Mohandas released in 2013.

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In an acting career spanning more than two deces, Nawazuddin Siddiqui played a character having his real name only once, in Geetu Mohandas' Liar's Dice. In film, Nawazuddin Siddiqui played role of Nawazuddin, who helps a migrant worker find her husband.  movie, starring Geetanjali Thappa and Nawazuddin Siddiqui in le, narrates tale of a woman who embarks on a journey to find her missing husband. movie released in 2014 to positive reviews. 

Liar's Dice marked directorial debut of Malayalam actor Geetu Mohandas. Liar's Dice produced by Jar Pictures also won huge hours at 61st National Film Awards. Nawazuddin Siddiqui starrer won National Award for Best Actress and Cinematographer. 

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Check out trailer of Liar's Dice

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Liar's Dice that highlighted plight of migrant workers was India's official entry to 87th Acemy Awards. Although movie was t minated, movie me a mark with its premiere at different film festivals like Mumbai Film Festival (2013), Sundance Film Festival, and  International Film Festival Rotterdam (2014). Liar's Dice reportedly won a Special Jury mention at  Sofia International Film Festival (2014).

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Meanwhile, Nawazuddin Siddiqui was last seen in Pushpendra Nath Misra's Ghoomketu.  movie, starring Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Ragini Khanna, and Ila Arun in le, narrates tale of an aspiring writer, who comes to Mumbai to fulfill his dreams. Nawazuddin Siddiqui starrer recently premiered on OTT platform Zee5, and received a mixed reaction from audience. 

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What's next for Nawazuddin Siddiqui?

Nawazuddin Siddiqui is gearing up for release of his bror Shamas Nawab Siddiqui's directorial debut. forthcoming movie, titled Bole Chudiyan, also stars Tamannaah Bhatia in le. forthcoming movie is currently in post-production and will hit silver screen soon after lockdown ends.

Besides upcomer, Nawazuddin Siddiqui will be seen in Bangleshi filmmaker Mostofa Sarwar Farooki’s  Land’s Man. movie, starring Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Vikram Kochhar, and Eisha Chopra in le, narrates tale of a South Asian man whose life changes after he meets an Australian girl in US. Nawazuddin Siddiqui starrer is reportedly shot in Sydney and New York and will hit marquee soon. 

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11:42 IST, June 29th 2020