Nawazuddin Siddiqui Recalls Scene from ‘Gangs of Wasseypur’ Based on a Real-Life Experience

In a recent interview with a leading news portal, Nawazuddin Siddiqui shared an interesting incident from his personal life that was used to create a popular scene in the movie ‘Gangs of Wasseypur’. The talented actor talked about a girlfriend who once told him that he must seek her permission before touching her. This particular incident was recreated in the movie and played a pivotal role in making Siddiqui famous.

The Scene in ‘Gangs of Wasseypur’

Siddiqui played the role of Faisal Khan who falls in love with a girl played by Huma Qureshi. He attempts to hold her hand during a visit to a park but is met with stern resistance. The scene showcases a pivotal moment in their relationship as Faisal is introduced to the concept of consent. The incident was based on a real-life experience that Siddiqui had, as he revealed in the interview.

The Real-Life Experience

While visiting a park with his girlfriend, Siddiqui put his hand on hers. She immediately asked him, ‘Yeh kya hai?’ (‘What is this?’) Siddiqui replied, ‘Kuch nahi, haath hai’ (‘Nothing, it’s my hand’). However, his girlfriend insisted that he should have sought her permission before doing so. Siddiqui was taken aback by the word ‘illegal’, and the incident left a lasting impression on him.

How the Scene was Filmed

During the workshops for ‘Gangs of Wasseypur’, Siddiqui shared the story with the director, Anurag Kashyap. Kashyap then incorporated the incident, and the scene was filmed near a lake in a single take. It turned out to be one of the most memorable scenes in the movie and played a crucial role in Siddiqui’s rise to national fame.

Upcoming Projects of Nawazuddin Siddiqui

After being seen in several successful movies, including ‘Manto’, ‘Thackeray’, and ‘Sacred Games’, Siddiqui has several projects lined up. He will feature in Kangana Ranaut’s first production, ‘Tiku Weds Sheru’, and has also signed up for ‘Bole Chudiyan’, ‘Haddi’, ‘Noorani Chehra’, and ‘Sangeen’. Fans can’t wait to see the actor on the big screen again.

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