Overview
- In a new interview, Siddiqui called reports of on-set tension “just news” and not reflective of reality.
- He described Irrfan Khan as a senior and an older brother, highlighting a long association across seven to eight projects, some unreleased.
- He said The Lunchbox was shot with limited time and money, which, in his view, ruled out any prolonged disputes.
- The statement directly counters earlier claims by Siddiqui’s brother, Shamas, who had alleged the actors did not see eye to eye during filming.
- Coverage also notes Siddiqui’s upcoming Netflix title Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders and recalls Khan’s death in 2020 and their work together in films such as New York and Paan Singh Tomar.