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Flashback Friday: When Nawazuddin Siddiqui's STUNNING Performance Left Late Actor Irrfan In Tears! (Details Inside)

Nawazuddin Siddiqui's powerful cameo in 'New York' leaves Irrfan Khan moved to tears, earning him high praise and recognition as an exceptional actor.

BollywoodMDB Team | Updated On: Aug 18, 2023 01:31 PM IST

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Flashback Friday: When Nawazuddin Siddiqui's STUNNING Performance Left Late Actor Irrfan In Tears! (Details Inside)

An outstanding actor in Hindi cinema, Nawazuddin Siddiqui has forged an inspirational route to achievement while overcoming many obstacles. The renowned Irrfan Khan was moved to tears by his cameo role in the movie 'New York' at a crucial point in his career when he was going through a rough patch.

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In the 2009 movie 'New York,' which also starred Katrina Kaif, John Abraham, Irrfan Khan, and Neil Nitin Mukesh, Nawazuddin was included in a small but memorable moment that had a big impact on the audience. The director of the movie, Kabir Khan, claimed that the moment was only recorded in one take, yet that one act was enough to move everyone on the set.

Kabir Khan said in an interview with Humans of Cinema that many fans were convinced that Nawazuddin Siddiqui wasn't just an actor but a real-life case study after the release of 'New York,' which led them to ask about how they might meet this exceptional man.

Kabir Khan recalled how Nawazuddin's audition had a significant influence on him and convinced him to put him in the movie. He said that when Nawazuddin's audition tape was handed to him by his assistant at the time, Ali Abbas Zafar, Kabir was inspired to do whatever it took to get him on board.

The day of filming for Nawazuddin's segment in 'New York' finally arrived, and it was an amazing experience. The team was moved to tears by Nawazuddin's immaculate performance of the moment, which was performed for almost 3 to 4 minutes without any cuts. Kabir Khan was so moved by the performance that he decided against doing another take because the crew's genuine reactions including tears and applause had persuaded him that this was the ideal angle.

The veteran actor Irrfan Khan arrived on set 30 minutes later, and a really emotional occurrence ensued. Irrfan was shown the Nawazuddin-starring sequence by Kabir Khan, and the impact was profound. Irrfan was noticeably struck by the impact of Nawazuddin's acting as he saw the sequence play out and began to cry. Irrfan, overcome with emotion, went on to embrace Nawazuddin, appreciating the complexity and excellence of his performance.

Nawazuddin Siddiqui played Zilgai in 'New York,' a character who was wrongfully detained and tortured on suspicion after the sad events of 9/11. Both the audience and his fellow actors were deeply moved by his heartfelt and believable portrayal.

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Nawazuddin's performance in the movie 'New York' attracted a lot of attention after it was released, and as a result, he came to be known as one of the most skilled and successful performers in the Hindi film business. His transformation from a struggling actor to a beloved star serves as an example of tenacity and talent that inspires viewers all around the world.

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