10 Roles played by Nawazuddin Siddiqui that Prove his Brilliance as an Actor

‘A. Khan’ in Kahaani

Sujoy Ghosh’s ‘Kahaani’ is remembered mostly for Vidya Balan’s performance but people also rave about Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s sharp performance as the investigating officer who is rude and uptight.

‘Faizal Khan’ in Gangs of Wasseypur – Part 1 & 2

After Gangs of Wasseypur people started talking about Nawazuddin Siddiqui. This film had take him to the centrestage and gave India its first lanky, lungi clad, chappal wearing lead hero who limped around in his terrace escaping the bullets of the villian’s henchmen.

‘Hanif’ in Firaaq

In this movie Nawazuddin Siddiqui portrayed the role of a middle class Muslim man seeking revenge for his destroyed house. This was one of his most emotional role.

‘Purandar’ in Bombay Talkies

One of the most hatke role of Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s career was in Dibakar Banerji’s short film in ‘Bombay Talkies’.

‘Rakesh’ in Peepli Live

Another incomparable performance by Nawazuddin Siddiqui was in Peepli Live. This was one of his finest performances in a lead role.

‘Shaikh’ in The Lunchbox

Nawazuddin Siddiqui plays Irrfan Khan’s lazy colleague but the relation nurtures with time turns into friendship. Another exemplary performance.

‘Sonu’ in Miss Lovely

Miss Lovely showed the working of Indian Porn Industry. Nawazuddin Siddqui played Sonu, a self destructive youth in this film. The film took him to Cannes Film Festival.

‘Gopi’ in Paan Singh Tomar

In Paan Singh Tomar movie Nawazuddin played the role of fellow baggi with Irrfan Khan. What more could we ask for? Two legends together.

‘Layak’ in Badlapur

In Badlapur Nawazuddin Siddiqui has played the role of a bank robber in such a brilliant way that it shifts your attention on him from anyone else in the movie.

‘Tehmur’ in Talaash

Even though Aamir Khan is part of Talaash movie Nawazuddin Siddiqui came into the spotlight by playing a superb side role.