EXCLUSIVE: Nawazuddin Siddiqui Calls His Bombay Talkies Character His Favourite Role To Date; Reveals Why He Finds It Relatable

Nawazuddin has carved a distinctive place for himself in Indian cinema with performances rooted in authenticity, emotional depth and an extraordinary understanding of human behaviour. Widely regarded as one of the most accomplished and legendary actors of his generation, Nawazuddin has consistently delivered performances that have left a lasting impact on audiences and critics alike.

His ability to disappear into a character and bring an unparalleled sense of realism to his portrayals has often drawn comparisons with the late legendary actor Irrfan Khan, with both performers being celebrated for their understated yet immensely powerful approach to acting. In exclusively snippets shared with Bollywood Bubble, the actor gets candid about his many performances and which of those is his favourite and why. Scroll below to know all he said.

Nawazuddin Siddiqui Reveals Why His Bombay Talkies Character Is His Favourite Role To Date

Among the many roles he has played throughout his career the one role that continues to hold a particularly personal place in Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s heart is his character from Bombay Talkies. Speaking about his favourite character, Nawazuddin revealed how deeply he relates to the role, particularly because of the similarities between the character’s journey and his own years of struggle and failure as an actor.

He said, “Of all the characters I have played in my career so far, my favourite is the one from Bombay Talkies. I relate to that character deeply because, just like him, I struggled for 10–15 years. There are many similarities between his journey and mine. I understand failure very well. I know what it feels like to fail, and that’s one of the reasons I connect with that character so strongly. While playing the role, I felt I didn’t need to put in much effort because I had already experienced those failures in my own life as an actor.”

His connection with the character offers a glimpse into the experiences that have shaped his craft over the years. Rather than simply portraying failure, Nawazuddin was able to draw from his own journey, allowing his personal experiences to naturally inform his performance. His honesty about the years of struggle also reflects the grounded approach that has become an integral part of his acting.

Nawazuddin’s Legacy

That authenticity continues to define Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s work even today, with the legendary actor consistently taking on challenging and layered characters across genres. His latest performances have further reaffirmed his standing as one of the most dependable and celebrated performers in Indian cinema. His work in Raat Akeli Hai 2 has received considerable appreciation, with his nuanced portrayal and commanding screen presence once again drawing praise from audiences and critics.

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Continuing to explore diverse stories and characters, Nawazuddin has an exciting slate of projects ahead. His upcoming projects include the House M.D. remake, with remake details to be announced, in association with Banijay, along with Tumbbad 2, Blind Babu, Noorani Chehra, Sangeen, Section 108 and Thamma 2.

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With nearly 10 years of experience, Grinell Esther Jacinto is the Desk Head of Bollywood Bubble. Her interests lie in everything that is kaleshi and she loves to dig deeper into the lives of B-town actors. She has a problem though – she loves horror films but will have chills the minute the theatres lights dims. She’s previously worked with Koimoi, UrbanAsian and SpotboyE.