'200 Scripts, Blank Cheques Were Lying On My Table': Nawazuddin Siddiqui Recalls Life After Gangs Of Wasseypur 2

Released in 2012,Anurag Kashyap’s Gangs of Wasseypur 2 was the turning point for Nawazuddin Siddiqui's career. Nawaz as Faizal Khan left critics and netizens equally impressed and cemented his place in Bollywood. In a recent interview, Nawazuddin revealed that he was offered nearly 200 scripts after Gangs of Wasseypur 2 was released. Here are more deets.

Nawazuddin Siddiqui on how his career boomed after Gangs of Wasseypur 2

Talking about life after Gangs of Wasseypur 2

, Nawazuddin told NDTV, "After the release of Gangs of Wasseypur 2, I received at least 200 scripts. Blank cheques were lying on my table. People would say, 'Here's the script, and here's a blank cheque. Write whatever amount you want and give us whatever dates are available.'”

He added, "I didn't pick up a single one of those scripts because I didn't like any of them. I decided I would wait for the right one. I was already used to waiting for work for years, so I thought I could wait another two or three years rather than sign something in haste."

However, the actor revealed that he did not have to wait too long and soon started getting work.

Nawazuddin Siddiqui played Faizal Khan, a laid-back character who gradually transforms into a ruthless gangster after enduring personal losses and betrayal. His intense performance became one of the highlights of the film.

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On the work front for Nawazuddin Siddiqui

Nawazuddin will be next seen as an antagonist in Tumbbad 2. The first film was released in 2018 and then re-released in 2022. The film stars Sohum Shah in the lead role and follows his search for a hidden 20th-century treasure.

Nawaz is all set to play the antagonist in the film, which also stars Alia Bhatt. Nawaz’s announcement was made a few weeks back: “We are pleased to announce that one of the finest actors of our time, @nawazuddin._siddiqui has joined #Tumbbad2

Welcome, Nawaz bhai! 😊.”

Nawazuddin was last seen in the film Main Actor Nahin Hoon, which was released in cinemas on May 8.

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