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Nawazuddin Siddiqui revealed that actors like Naseeruddin Shah, Om Puri and Pankaj Kapur are often overlooked in big-budget film roles.

Nawazuddin Siddiqui said the audience should respect great actors.
Nawazdin Siddiki expressed disappointment at the lack of recognition given to late actors Irfan Khan and Om Puri, who are famous for his powerful performances and honest views. He also highlights the wider issues in Bollywood, pointing out that famous actors like Naserdin Shah, Om Puri, Pankaj Kapoor, Manoj Bajpayee and Irfan Khan are often overlooked in the reality that they are one of the biggest obstacles in the industry.
In a recent interview with Pink Villa, Nawazudin Siddiki shed light on the harsh reality of the Indian film industry. He said, “Actors like Naseeruddin Shah, Om Puri, Pankaj Kapur, Manoj Bajpayee and Irrfan are the greatest actors in our country.
The Wasppur actors’ gang claimed that the industry had split the actors into two categories. “We often hear there are two different types of actors. One is for the public, one is for the industry, but in this case, the popular actors don’t reach them and the industry actors can be found everywhere,” he added.
Nawazuddin Siddiqui dismissed questions about his legacy and the preferred methods to remember, saying, “It doesn’t matter what happens once I’m gone.”
Regarding his later co-stars, he repeated his previous statements, stressing that it is more important to respect and respect them when they are alive. He said, “You often see people realise after the actors’ skills and values have disappeared. You didn’t pay attention when they were alive, so now you want to thank them.
The 50-year-old actor added: “Look at the performances given by someone like Ompuri. He’s previously become a character. In the film Wolf, he shared a scene with Jack Nicholson.
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