My acting process depends on directors: Nawazuddin Siddiqui

The actor notes that he doesn't envision a character in his head beforehand

Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui in a recent interview detailed his acing process. Being acclaimed for his performances in films  such as Gangs of Wasseypur series, Badlapur, Bajrangi Bhaijaan, and Netflix series Sacred Games by fans and critics alike, Nawazuddin notes that he doesn’t create a character in his head beforehand as he fears he may “get on the wrong track”, reported Indian Express. 

“My acting process depends on directors, I trust them completely. I keep my slate clean. I consider myself foolish (about the role) till we start working on the film. When we begin, I try to catch on to what the director says. Also, when you work with great actors, your game automatically goes a level up,” he was quoted as saying.

The National School of Drama graduate will next be seen in crime thriller Raat Akeli Hai. Playing the role of  Inspector Jatil Yadav, who is summoned to investigate the death of a politician, Nawazuddin spoke about the journey of his character. “The character also comes into his own as he investigates the case. He transforms into a more evolved person at the end,” he said.

Talking about working with Honey Trehan who is making his directorial debut with the project, Nawazuddin said it didn’t feel like he was directing a film for the first time.

“It felt as if he has directed 15-20 films earlier. He had such clarity – be it discussing the inner world of the characters with the actors or any other aspect of filmmaking. He has a pure thought about cinema and an actor is always ready to collaborate with someone who has such a connect with films.”

Among other things, the Raman Raghav actor commented on the current pandemic, noting that one must use it to "rectify" their mistakes.

“I don’t know how life will be from now on. We have got a good time to rectify our mistakes. We should try to be more supportive of each other during this time. This is a hint that the human race must protect each other, otherwise things can get worse,” he said.

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