Celebrating 10 Years of ‘Badlapur’: Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s Improvised Dialogue Enriches His Role
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Synopsis
Nawazuddin Siddiqui celebrates a decade of his film ‘Badlapur’, revealing how improvisation shaped his character's evolution in the thriller. His performance as Liak is hailed as one of his best, demonstrating the complexity of a character who transforms internally.
Key Takeaways
- Nawazuddin Siddiqui celebrates 10 years of ‘Badlapur’.
- Improvisation played a key role in his character development.
- Director Sriram Raghavan contributed to the creative process.
- Liak is portrayed as a complex antagonist.
- Upcoming film ‘I'm Not An Actor’ set for premiere at Cinequest.
Mumbai, Feb 20 (NationPress) Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui, celebrated for his roles in ‘Gangs of Wasseypur’, ‘The Lunchbox’, ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’, and more, is marking a decade since the release of ‘Badlapur’. On this significant anniversary, it has come to light that the actor relied heavily on improvisation to develop his character.
Nawaz shared that his character evolves along a specific journey throughout the film, engaging in creative discussions with the film’s director, Sriram Raghavan.
Reflecting on this process, he stated, “Taking on this role wasn't straightforward because he was not one who openly displayed feelings. His evolution occurred internally, in a manner that was not apparent to the viewers. Additionally, due to his lack of intellectual growth, he couldn't articulate those changes.”
Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s portrayal in ‘Badlapur’ stands out as one of his best performances, solidifying the film as a timeless thriller. His depiction of Liak, a devious yet oddly charming antagonist, received widespread acclaim.
He further elaborated, “With each scene I performed, Sriram Raghavan reminded me that my character was a killer by circumstance. It was essential to convey the subtle transformations he experiences while remaining true to his inherent nature as a rogue.”
This artistic freedom led to some of the film’s most iconic moments.
On the professional front, the actor is preparing for his upcoming project, ‘I'm Not An Actor’. The recently released trailer has been gripping and intriguing, heightening anticipation. The film is set to have its world premiere at the 2025 Cinequest Film Festival in California this March. Additionally, sources indicate that he has numerous films in development, though the titles remain undisclosed. With multiple untitled ventures on the horizon, fans are eagerly awaiting his next cinematic adventure.
