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Nawazuddin Siddiqui Says Father Barred Him From Visiting Home Over Early Roles, Praised Him After ‘Gangs of Wasseypur

In a fresh interview, he details the family fallout from on-screen typecasting, highlighting the validation he felt when his breakthrough changed perceptions.

Overview

  • Nawazuddin Siddiqui told YouTuber Raj Shamani he was routinely cast in small parts where he was beaten on screen in films such as Sarfarosh and Munna Bhai MBBS.
  • He said his father asked him not to return to their village during that period, prompting a three-year gap in visits.
  • He recalled that Anurag Kashyap’s Gangs of Wasseypur was the turning point, with his father finally saying, “This time you did a good job.”
  • He added that his mother stayed proud throughout, even citing his money-stacked scene in Salman Khan’s Kick as a favorite.
  • Recent reports note he was last seen in the Diwali release Thamma, which Hindustan Times reports has grossed around ₹125 crore worldwide, and that announced projects include Faraar, Section 108, Blind Babu (2026), Noorani Chehra and Sangeen.