Nawazuddin Siddiqui Reveals His Reaction When People Called Him ‘Unconventional Looking’, “It’s Hrithik Roshan Who..”

Nawazuddin Siddiqui, known for his powerful performances in films like Gangs of Wasseypur, Manjhi: The Mountain Man, and Manto, has cemented his place as one of India’s finest actors. Despite his remarkable talent, Siddiqui has often faced bias over his appearance. Throughout his career, he has spoken candidly about the prejudices he endured in the film industry, including being told he did not “look like an actor.”

At the Cinevesture International Film Festival, Siddiqui shared his frustration with being labeled “unconventional” because of his ordinary appearance. He humorously countered the claim by stating that he represents the look of Crores of Indians, while actors like Hrithik Roshan are the real “unconventional” ones. The actor, who enjoys blending into the crowd, also revealed how he was once stopped by a security guard from entering the set of his own film, highlighting the relatability of his everyday appearance.

Nawazuddin Siddiqui says Crores of people look like him in India

Nawazuddin Siddiqui has never shied away from speaking about the biases he faced due to his looks. During a session at the Cinevesture International Film Festival, the actor recalled being dismissed early in his career for not having the so-called “heroic” appearance.