Nawazuddin Siddiqui has found a fan in famous author Paulo Coelho

Bestselling author Paulo Coelho has praised Bollywood actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s work in Netflix crime thriller, Sacred Games.

The Indian actor responded, saying it’s an honour for him to be noticed and mentioned by someone like the noted author.

Coelho had shared the link of Netflix’s Sacred Games and wrote, “One of the best series on Netflix, with the great actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui.”

To which, Nawazuddin replied, “Sir Paulo Coelho. I have read your books The Alchemist and also watched the film Veronika Decides to Die based on your novel. I have always been an ardent fan of your writing and it’s an honour to be noticed and mentioned by someone like you. I don’t have words to describe the feeling.”

"I watched several movies of yours, including Tackeray and Manto. Congratulations from the bottom of my heart," The Alchemist author further praised.

"Thank you so much once again Sir Paulo Coelho, I am truly overwhelmed," Nawazuddin replied.

On the work front, the actor will next be seen in Bole Chudiyan, which marks the directorial debut of his brother Shamas Nawab Siddiqui and is produced by Rajesh Bhatia and Kiran Bhatia.

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