Nawazuddin Siddiqui is one of the finest actors of the current generation. He is known for bringing life to characters like no one else. He has a way of playing intense characters which horrify us and leaves an impeccable impact.
Thus on his birthday, here we bring 5 performances by the exceptionally talented actor to stream on OTT.
Gangs Of Wasseypur Series- Prime Video/Netflix
No Hindi film within the last 10 years has left an impact as great as Gangs of Wasseypur. The film had an ensemble cast of Manoj Bajpayee, Piyush Mishra, Tigmanshu Dhulia, Richa Chaddha and more.
It is comparable to that of The Godfather Trilogy in Hollywood and is an unmissable gem. Nawazuddin Siddiqui shines mostly in the second part as Manoj Bajpayee dominates the first one.
The film is meant for adult audiences and highly highly recommended for cinephiles all across the globe.
Raman Raghav 2.0- Netflix
The film starring Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Vicky Kaushal in the lead role was completely dominated by Nawaz. Although questioning the contribution of Kaushal is worthless as he also nailed his role to perfection.
Nawazuddin Siddiqui played the role of a serial killer who is a pure psychopath. The film is extremely disturbing at times and we recommend it only if you can manage the after-effects.
Manto- Jio Cinema/Netflix
The film is based on the life story of Saadat Hasan Manto who was a rebellious and controversial writer in British India. Directed by Nandita Das, this film dives into the life of Manto which very few people know about.
Needless to say, Manto is an extremely impactful writer and his stories are still popular amongst the youth. Thus, for those who want to know more about the life story of Manto, the film is unmissable.
Haraamkhor- Disney+Hotstar (Free)
Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Shweta Tripathi play the title character in this film where the latter plays the former’s student. The teacher and student get involved in a sexual relationship which impacts the married life of the teacher.
The film might be sinister and anti-social but the performance of Nawazuddin Siddiqui is extremely praiseworthy. The memes and popular culture have kept the film alive and this too like all other recommendations is meant for an adult audience only.
Babumoshai Bandookbaaz- Zee5
The film starring Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Jatin Goswami and Bidita Bag is a perfect crime entertainer. Apart from a highly engaging story, the film has a beautiful album and some exceptional performances.
Bidita Bag shines throughout the film and her performance is as prominent as that of Huma Qureshi in Gangs of Wasseypur 2.
But even after these films, Te3N, Raat Akeli Hai, Sacred Games, and Serious Men are great films/series that must catch your attention.
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