Director Ketan Mehta feels no one but Nawazuddin Siddiqui could’ve played the titular role in Manjhi – The Mountain Man since his 15-year-long struggle in the industry was nothing less than breaking a mountain.
“Even Nawaz has broken a mountain in his life. A man who has come from a small village and established his position in Bollywood is like breaking a mountain for 15 years to reach this level,” Mehta said at the Indian Institute Of Technology-Bombay which he visited with the actor as part of the film’s promotion.
“Nawaz is the best actor of his generation which everyone believes nowadays. Secondly, his physical type also perfectly matches with Dashrath Manjhi on whom this film is based on. Manjhi too was a short man with a lean physique. The intensity in him was amazing, especially in his eyes and that same intensity can be seen in Nawaz’s eyes. And this intensity has pulled him to this level today,” said Mehta about the similarities between the two.
Nawazuddin had started out in bit roles or one-scene roles in films like Sarfarosh, Munnabhai MBBS among others before making his impression in films such as Kahaani and Gangs Of Wasseypur II. He is now riding high with his performance in the blockbuster Salman Khan-starrer Bajrangi Bhaijaan.
Actress Radhika Apte plays Nawazuddin’s love interest in the film, for which he sets about breaking a mountain, a story inspired from Manjhi’s life. The film is releasing on August 21.
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Salman khan is the best natural actor in bollywood
Srk
Almost every superstar Hrithik, Shahrukh, Aamir and Ajay can act, even Salman proved his acting ability in some films like Tere naam and BB.
But Akshay Kumar cannot act, just the same in all films. He is the smallest star and also the least capable actor.
Don’t agree, Aamir Khan is the best actor in Bollywood without any doubt
Nawaz is the best actor of his generation, along with Irrfan Khan… Wonderful actors !
everybody is not perfect in every act but yes nawaaz is best actor in current genration.
I wish bollywood is filled with superstars who are good actors. I dont mind if a great actor is a flopstar.
But if a star cannot act and is a flopstar as well then he doesn’t deserve to be in bollywood. Eg. Akshay kumar, Harman baweja.
He is indeed quite true. . he gives his everything to th character while portraying it nd that is what it can be seen from his success
Glad that you finally posted an article about Manjhi.The trailer was flawless and I am pretty sure all the awards of this will be swept by Nawaz.He is finally getting his due and the movie’s success will do a world of good for Bollywood and Nawaz.
@Ultron facepalm!!..I sometimes doubt are you a troll ID
Salman is natural actor oh my god what rubbish from Salman criminal , he should hang Terrorist Supporter .
Salman is natural actor oh my god what rubbish from Salman criminal , he should hang he support terrorist Supporter .
wow..epicc trailer
nawazuddin rocks..he is an actor par excellence
Tu kidhar KO shift horha hai jassiii ???
Read the article correctly
Soja warna gabbar aajyga .
Don’t jalo by the dashing personality of akshay Kumar which iz hard 2 find in any film industry ..!
Nawazz has a far better screen presence then salman ,he completely overshadowed him ..!
Can’t help feeling that Nawazuddin will be winning National award for this one.
@ all the person who don’t think that Salman can act– what do you know about acting? if he is not actor then why producers and directors dying to work with him? get well soon all morons.
Salman is a natural actor… shittiest actor fans cnt digest it
one and only GOVINDA (CHOTE MIYA)
May he be safe from bad eyes. What an actor Nawaz is.. Just incredible. You cannot define him with an adjectives. Whenever a film has a star like Nawazuddin that film will have a “midas touch.”
My fav actors
1.Salman bhai(his killer looks and style)
2.ranbir kapoor(Next Salman Khan)
3.Siddhartha malhotra
4.ajay devgan(his serious avatar)
5.Nawazuddin Siddhiqui(after BB)
Yes nawaz bhaijaan great actor & great human being he allow the small stars(sallu) to take the credit bcoz nawaz bhaijaan is not being human
Yes without a doubt he is among the best actors of bollywood…he was excellent in the character of a repoter in bb…
@Indicine, please post news about Srk upset about Deepika’s tweet accepting the challenge about Dilwale vs BM clash.
http://www.fashionnstyle.com/articles/70454/20150806/shahrukh-khan-mad-deepika-padukone-twitter-post-dilwale-bajirao-mastani-clash.htm
Deepika’s tweet which was removed later :
However, Padukone recently tweeted that she is up for the “challenge” and thinks that she can beat King Khan in the film industry.
In response to the news about the clash, Padukone tweeted, “Challenge accepted,” but SRK reportedly didn’t take this response very well.
salman is superstar not so much actor
Nawazuddin, Irfan khan, Manoj Bajpai, Naseerudin Shah and Aamir Khan are true and among best actors not only in India but worldwide !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Acting + stardom = Aamir Khan
Super Stardom = Salman Khan
Legends = Big B and Dilip sahib
Flawless actors = Nawaz, Irfan and Manoj Bajpai
over acting + over estimated stardom + falsely called Legend + awful actor = SRK !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jab tak todenge nahi , tab tak chhodenge nai. .
Acting level – phenomenal
@ hrithik :
I hope you will surely get well , once BB theatrical run gets over !
Until then , keep talking rubbish …
NAWAZUDIN SIDDIQUE is the best actor ..like IRFAN KHAN..BETTER THEN OVERRATED SRK>.:3
@Hrithik You’re really funny man.Super stardom=Salman..was it a sarcastic comment because super stardom doesn’t fluctuates every decade.I won’t talk anything about Pre-2010 era since Bhai fans don’t like anybody to remind them about Bhai’s golden phase.They started following Bollywood movies since 2010 and before than they used to skip every Bhai movie
Aamir Ajay Shah rukh. Class A basss
Naseerudin Irfan Manoj bajpayee Nawazudin class B.