In many cases, in the whimsical world of filmmaking, the relationship between actors and directors rarely exceeds the professional realm. Recently, Anurag Kashyap revealed in an interview that the celebrity designer refused to hold a two-week Nawazdin Siddiki case in 2012 by Cannes.
Looking back, Siddiqui shared his thoughts on the importance of Kashyap in his career spanning over 25 years. Despite the wounds caused by such rejection, Siddiki expressed his gratitude for his talent and the recognition of the love he is receiving from the audience now. Speaking to the Indian Express, he said, “Of course, it hurt people having such an approach to actors. I felt strange.” He introduced him to a wider platform. emphasised that it was Kashuyap who opened the door to international acclaim.
The actor said, “Over time I’ve seen my work and started to appreciate it. If your work is good, people appreciate it. People who have seen my work.
Despite their limited personal interactions, Siddiqui appreciates Kashyap. He spoke about their unique dynamics, saying, “Anuragh and I are not even friends. Frankly, we may not even talk to each other for hours if we were sitting together. Hmm. We’re like that.”
He shared more. Anurag has a special place in my heart.
Siddiki also spoke about Kashyap’s resilience during a challenging period, mentioning how both he and actor Tapsy Pannu supported Kashyap through his fight against depression and alcoholism. Despite their quiet friendship, Siddiki’s respect for Kassiapu is profound.
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