As a full work of art in his own right, Nawazuddin Siddiqui is not an actor. He is equally adept at portraying gangsters, lovers, police officers, and nearly any other character. He is capable of taking on the roles of a gangster, lover, police officer, and pretty much anything else as well.
It is no easy or typical feat to move from a street rat who was caught pickpocketing Sunil Dutt in Munnabhai MBBS to a prominent police officer in Raees. He now receives plaudits for brief 5-minute performances, such as one in Dev Patel’s Lion, thanks to his commanding presence on screen.
If necessary, you may refer to him as Bollywood’s chameleon because he can adapt to any role and make it appear as authentic as possible. However, don’t be fooled by his “serious” appearance; he also has the ideal comic timing, which can make you laugh until you’re in tears.
Kahaani
He played A. Khan, the deputy director of the Intelligence Bureau (IB), in this film. The persona is extremely aggressive, domineering, haughty, and impolite. Despite his size, he has displayed anger and haughtiness through his voice, intensity, acting, and delivery of the lines, which contributes to a generally awe-inspiring performance.
Mountain Man, Manjhi
Siddiqui portrays a man who carved a road across a dangerous mountain for twenty-two years using just a hammer and a chisel after her better half fell on it and died in a beautiful love story. Through Nawazuddin’s outstanding performance, Dashrath Manjhi’s life received recognition.
Gangs of Wasseypur
A tale of Faisal Khan, a coal baron, taking revenge that Siddiqui defends. Guns and vulgar things are Faisal’s interests. His passionate conversations with his wife, who is portrayed by Huma Qureshi, make for an engaging character. You don’t frequently see a small actor in Bollywood carry off such swagger, much less how he beheaded his companion and slaughtered his foes after shaving them half bald.
The Lunchbox
Nawazuddin demonstrates that a good role does not necessarily have to be sensational in one of his best performances to date. Over the course of the film, he gains a lot of admiration for his obnoxious, humorous smile and perseverance while portraying a humble man named Shaikh who is seeking to succeed a retiring Mr. Fernandes You won’t want to let go of the cute character that ends the movie.
Bajrangi Bhaijaan
One of Siddiqui’s best comedic performances, showcasing both his talent as an actor over the years and his adaptability as a performer. When Bajrangi Bhaijaan was released, Chand Nawab won over audiences all over the world with his funny portrayal of a Pakistani news reporter and his help to Bajrangi in reuniting Munni with her parents.
