“I was offered 200 scripts in the last three months, I selected only five”, says Nawazuddin Siddiqui
Nawazuddin Siddiqui is a noted name in the film industry, so it’s normal that the actor is frequently approached for work. He uncovers that “in the last three months”, he was approached for as many as “200 scripts”. He adds, “But I chose only five films after much deliberation.”
Siddiqui says he is not someone who likes to chase fame or money.
“I felt that they (projects that he accepted) were correct offers for me to experiment with. I choose scripts on the basis of this,” he says.
Taking into account that he only chose five out of 200, inquire as to whether he read the whole script that’s being proposed to him prior to making the final decision and he explains, “It should be character-driven role. It is okay if (the movie) has no content… just tell me if my character will make me uncomfortable or not. I will choose the one which makes me feel that way.”
About the process, the 43-year-old further elaborates, “I listen to one liners for all of them, if I am interested then I tell my assistant to give me a narration of the story, or even the makers come and narrate it to me.”
In the meantime, ask him why we don’t see him jetting off to exotic locations to unwind and relax like many of peers, Siddiqui says he finds relaxation in his job itself.
“Kuchh logon ko shauk hota hai relax karne ke liye travel karne ka. I am at ease when I am on set, it’s a spiritual journey. I am not the person jise peace ke liye pahaadon mein jaana hota hai, ya kahin aur. Even if I go, I don’t think that I will rest. Main rest nahi karna chahta kyunki main enjoy kar raha hoon kaam ko. I relax,” claims Siddiqui.
