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Nawazuddin Siddiqui Reflects on Mentoring Ranveer Singh for Bollywood Debut

The acclaimed actor shares insights on training Ranveer Singh for Band Baaja Baarat, emphasizing innate talent over formal teaching.

Nawazuddin Siddiqui took acting workshops for Ranveer Singh during his Bollywood debut in Band Baaja Baarat.
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Overview

  • Nawazuddin Siddiqui revealed he trained Ranveer Singh during workshops for his debut film, Band Baaja Baarat, in 2010.
  • Siddiqui described himself as a 'workshop guy' for aspiring actors but emphasized that acting is a skill individuals must discover within themselves.
  • Karan Johar, initially skeptical of Ranveer's casting, later acknowledged his star potential after watching Band Baaja Baarat.
  • Ranveer Singh has since risen to become one of Bollywood's highest-paid actors, currently working on the spy thriller Dhurandhar and the anticipated Don 3.
  • The revelation highlights Bollywood’s reliance on mentorship and workshops to groom new talent, sparking discussions on innate talent versus formal training.