I won't do small roles even if I'm offered INR25 crore: Nawazuddin is done playing side characters

More often than not, Nawazuddin Siddiqui has given a nod to a film offer that has come his way, be it for a small or big part. He kicked off his showbiz career with minor roles, showcasing his acting prowess in a handful of scenes. However, having made a name for himself in Bollywood in his over two-decade-long career, Siddiqui shared he will not take up small roles from now on, even if he is offered INR25 crore, reported Hindustan Times.

In a recent interview with ETimes, Siddiqui revealed that small roles are done and dusted for him. “I am done with that. Ab toh aap mujhe INR25 crore bhi denge toh bhi main chhota role nahi karunga (Now, I won't do a small role even if you offer me INR25 crore for the part). I feel that money and fame are just by-products of your work. If you just do your job well, money and fame will run after you. If you chase them, you will never find them, so just keep doing good work.”

The star lamented that human beings tend to chase money and fame all their lives but get nothing out of it. He said, "We sometimes chase money and fame all our lives and get nothing. I believe that khudi ko itna enhance kar lo, khud ko aisa bana lo ki money aur fame aapke ghulam ban jaaye aur aap ke peeche bhaage (Enhance yourself as much that money and fame become your slaves and run after you).”

Siddiqui was last seen as the antagonist in the Tiger Shroff and Tara Sutaria-starrer Heropanti 2. He has an interesting line up of films slated for release soon. He will essay the role of a transwoman in Haddi. It is directed by Akshat Ajay Sharma, who also co-wrote the script with Adamya Bhalla. Siddiqui also has Kangana Ranaut's production, Tiku Weds Sheru in the pipeline. He will also be seen in Bole Chudiya, Jogira Sa Ra Ra Ra and Afwah.