‘Waiting’ is not for audience who watch or whistle at Salman – SRK films: Naseeruddin Shah

Acclaimed actor Naseeruddin Shah’s film ‘Waiting’ has been received positively by the critics, but the actor has said the film is not for those who watch or whistle at theatres screening Salman Khan or Shah Rukh Khan films.

“Audience, who whistle at or watch Salman and Shah Rukh Khan’s films, ‘Waiting’ is not for them. But, thankfully there is a set of audience, who enjoy or like such films” Shah said.

“It is a simple, sober, sweet and true film written and made by heart. I think no other formula than this can make a film successful. I believe this film will touch everyone’s heart” he added.

Shah also said that the audience wouldn’t enjoy the film if they watch it with 2000 people who are cheering for it.

“This film is not for single screen theatres. Its like there are few plays that are made only for small theatres, but some are for big theatres. If you will watch this film with 2000 people whistling, you will not enjoy it at all.”

“People, who are making films of this league have to accept the fact that they will never be as popular as typical commercial filmmakers. And if somebody wants major fame they should make that kind of movies” he said.

On his experience of working with new directors, Naseeruddin said he has had bad experiences working with veteran directors, but never with those making their debuts.

“I have never had bad experience in working with new directors. On the other hand, I had some really bad experiences with few veteran filmmakers. A new directors is working on his/her first film. They put their heart and soul in it. There is a fire to prove themselves. Their whole life is on the stake. The hard work by which the first film is made, I feel the second or third film doesn’t have that much in it. If you will see the track record of filmmakers be it Govind Nihalani, Ketan Mehta, Kundan Shah, their first film was their best” he said.

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49 Comments

  • ‘Waiting’ is for people who watch classy, intelligent, and quality films like Lootera, Airlift, Neerja, Houseful 3, Action Replayy etc.

  • With utmost regards for Naseer sir, it’s very sad that he kept SRK in the category of this non-actress.
    I do agree that he has tried his hands in masala movies in recent times, but he jas given us few iconic performances which this non-actor can only dream of.

  • You may be a skilled actor but u dont leave a single opportunity to make nasty comments on others.

    Btw, if you are so ‘classy’ Mr.Naseer, what were u thinking while singing films like Tera Suroor, Jackpot, Sona Spa… At that point you were busy counting your bank balance, aint it??

  • Yeh much zyada nahin ho gaya?
    Obviously All salman films belong to one genre i.e Masala (barring the pathetic Prem Ratan). But Srk has experimented with his character!
    I admit that his last three films were not good. But the other good films like MNIK, Fan and may be JTHJ should not be ignored.

  • @xzone
    Salman acts naturally, unlike Srk who overacts in every film, which is irritating.
    In Sultan trailer when Salman says “…Par ladna nahi bhula…” the conviction in his eyes is way better than Srk’s overacting in Fan.

  • Mohra is the best naseeruddin shah film I think. Songs, acting, story, action, everything was excellent in that.

  • @Xzone Shahrukh is known only for overacting and hamming. Don’t insult actors by calling him a good actor.

  • Shah Rukh Khan is one of the most overrated actors of India. With few exceptions, he is average in most films.

  • Respect for Naseeruddin Shah. But dont agree with him taking SRKs name along with Salman there.

    May be he had in his mind SRKs last few masala movies like Dilwale, HNY, CE but overall SRK has experimented in different genres.

    Salman’s name I agree with as a large majority of his films belong to the masala category. Nothing wrong with that too as there is an audience of that genre.

  • Naseer Shah,
    How dare you put non actor Salesman Khan and Shahrukh Khan in the same sentence. Let Salesman lose his virginity first.

  • @Sajid-What do you mean by overacting? Lallu can’t even act, how would he overact? This bhaitards are comparing SRK’s pathbreaking acting in Fan (which every critics admired) with Lallu’s expressionless non-acting. If Lallu can act why hasn’t he won any awards for acting?

    @xzone- ‘few’ iconic performances? I’d say quite a good number of iconic performances. His romantic movies and anti-hero movies are all cult. Sallu can only dream of that.

  • With all due respect to Mr Naseeruddin S, how can you put actor like Salman Khan with the Over-Actor like Srk who don’t even know acting and his whole career is based on Hollywood script which he Shamelessly stole…
    Srk can never achieve the level of Stardom which Salman have…..Salman has given so many Iconic role which Haklu can only dream off….Yes Haklu can stole such script from Hollywood movie which is his specialty..

  • Actually Srk is not overrated by common people but he is huuuuugely overrated by his fans, thanks to his Great PR. The one and only Great thing about Srk is his Great PR.

  • @Sajid-What do you mean by overacting? Lallu can’t even act, how would he overact? This bhaitards are comparing SRK’s pathbreaking acting in Fan (which every critics admired) with Lallu’s expressionless non-acting. If Lallu can act why hasn’t he won any awards for acting? Even his best performance in BB is mediocre.

    @xzone- ‘few’ iconic performances? I’d say quite a good number of iconic performances. His romantic movies and anti-hero movies are all cult. Sallu can only dream of that.

  • Ramu sir has well said about these kind of actors there are only 5 mega star or super stars in this country and 100’s of actors or very good actor so there should be respect for them they are blessed and this oldie keep talking sheeet about other big stars and thinks he is intellectual but my understanding says these intelectuals are the most cunning or petty minded people around like rajiv masand mrs chopra who have so much haterd for others and dont think even twice when tarnishing others image they dont even look at how much happiness they have given to this countryin contrary these cunning people does girl in yellow boots where father want to faaaak his daughter what they are teaching to world to be arrogant rude

  • Why so much hatred and negativity against masala genre films. A good film is a good film irrespective of its genre. The biggest hit of Indian Cinema ‘Sholay’ – a milestone film in every aspect is a perfect blend of masala western curry.

  • Naseer Sahib, Grapes are sour when you don’t get them.

    @Gj007, agreed to u. Last time, if I’m not mistaken, he passed on nasty comments on Farhan Akhtar.

    @Dolly Bindra, maybe because Naseer witnessed some hakle fans whistling and bleating watching over actor in HNY. Simply breasttaking. No?

    @Nipun, No wonder it came out from your amateur little mouth and of shitty brain. Talking about the time your memory can remember, PRDP, BB, Baabul, Banghban, Tere Naam, Phir Milengi (India’s 1st movie on AIDS) were not masalas.

    Even most of your Jaadoo boy films were masalas.
    If not Masala genres, the in industry will not survive. The point is to make meaningful Masala films. Even Raju Hirani does that kind films.

  • I mean no doubt he is a classy actor BUT some of his films are so amazing that none understands. Waiting jesi filmain sar ke uper se guzar jati hain and I bet u None will watch waiting. Then there is This sona spa,Jakpot kind of films . Then you look at his attitude he talks like he is greater than Amitabh or SRK he seems so rude all the time.

  • Rightly say N. SHAH

    When we will stop to make superstar’s type films, Indian cinema will loss all audience in just 3yrs to 5yrs. No any film will get an audience for their films. Cinema owner have to choose another business. Conclusion is that our films or any film industries all are dependent on only commercial films only.
    So its better.. Don’t say anything about any films. Just enjoy

    As for those who think srk is not in list.
    Srk is nothing without commercial films.
    Every superstars have more commercial films than none commercial. Ratio will always be cf:ncf =80:20

  • So Many Times I Found Naseeruddin Shah Made Bad Comments About Other Actors. Once he even did not gave respect to Actor Like Dilip Kumar, Amitabh Bachchan & Aamir Khan.

    Maybe you are Talented but not a Legend, Because Legends never Disrespect other Co-Actors which you did so many times Mr. Naseeruddin Shah.

  • The best person to call instead of Salman was Ajay Devgn or Anil kapoor can’t think of anyone who gave more experimental movies like Srk

  • hey Disaster khan fans don’t make pretending if Salman is not a good actor So why people of india loves him too much and going to watch his movies again and again.He is the legend among all actors and he left behind all actors to be follow up him.Salman khan is the Real character hero in bollywood industry.?

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