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[ad_1] Quick Reads Summary is AI generated, newsroom reviewed. Nawazuddin Siddiqui discusses the lack of big-budget films for legends. He highlights missed opportunities for icons like Om Puri and Irrfan Khan. Siddiqui expresses sadness over the industry’s neglect of great actors. New Delhi: Nawazuddin Siddiqui is currently in the news for his latest release Costao. […]

Nawazuddin Siddiqui calls Bollywood ‘chor’, slams industry’s lack of originality : Bollywood News

[ad_1] Bollywood actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui, currently promoting his upcoming film Costao, shared his views on the state of the industry during an interview with Puja Talwar on her YouTube channel. He expressed concern over the lack of originality in Bollywood, criticising the trend of copying other sources and describing the industry as being in a […]

Kabir Khan on why he knew Salman Khan would back Bajrangi Bhaijaan despite no action: “Salman is a LIVING example of the secular culture of this country”; also reveals why Salman feared studios might have REJECTED the film : Bollywood News

[ad_1] In the fifth episode of The Filmy Hustle, hosted by distributor-exhibitor Akshaye Rathi, Kabir Khan opened up on his journey and what went behind the making of his memorable films. He admitted that it took a while to lock Bajrangi Bhaijaan (2015) as his second outing with Salman Khan after the blockbuster, Ek Tha Tiger (2012). Kabir Khan […]

‘Costao’ movie review: Nawazuddin Siddiqui anchors this biopic which shines in the second half

[ad_1] Nawazuddin Siddiqui in ‘Costao’. | Photo Credit: Zee5/YouTube Costao Fernandes, the ex-officer from Marmagoa Custom House, hid in the jungle for a day after accidentally killing Alvernaz Alemao, brother of former Goa chief minister Churchill Alemao. With his body battered with multiple wounds, Costao faced an immense struggle to stay alive. Only after he […]

Nawazuddin Siddiqui calls out Bollywood for prioritizing looks over talent in big films; says, “We are seeing what’s happening to the films that are coming nowadays with new actors” : Bollywood News

[ad_1] Nawazuddin Siddiqui shared his thoughts on whether the entertainment industry is failing by not trusting actors who don’t fit the stereotypical image of a hero. Speaking with Mid-Day, Nawazuddin reflected on the careers of late Irrfan Khan, Manoj Bajpayee, Naseeruddin Shah, and Om Puri, questioning if anyone had ever made a ₹20-30 crore film […]

Sejal Shah on choosing Nawazuddin Siddiqui for Costao: “He becomes Costao, avoiding any hint of caricature” : Bollywood News

[ad_1] Cinematographer-turned-director Sejal Shah is gearing up for her directorial debut with Costao, a biographical drama starring Nawazuddin Siddiqui in the lead. Best known for her visual sensibilities behind the camera, Shah steps into a new role as storyteller with this film, which traces the journey of Costao Fernandes—a Goa Customs officer who made a […]

Shyam Benegal to be honoured at silver jubilee edition of New York Indian Film Festival

[ad_1] The legacy of legendary Indian filmmaker Shyam Benegal will be honoured at the New York Indian Film Festival, which will celebrate its silver jubilee this year with a repertoire of diverse cinematic works featuring celebrated artists such as Manoj Bajpayee, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, James Ivory and Rasika Dugal. The festival, the longest-running and prestigious US […]

Costao trailer: Nawazuddin Siddiqui gets framed for murder in this ZEE5 crime drama 5 : Bollywood News

[ad_1] ZEE5 today unveiled the trailer of its anticipated film Costao. Set against the gritty backdrop of 1990s Goa, Costao tells the gripping story of a fearless customs officer who dared to defy an empire built on smuggling, corruption, and fear. Nawazuddin Siddiqui plays Costao Fernandes — a sharp, unconventional enforcer whose bold tactics and […]

Nawazuddin Siddiqui Is Up Against Goa’s Most Notorious Smuggler

[ad_1] New Delhi: The teaser of Costao is out, and it offers a first glimpse into what promises to be another intense performance by Nawazuddin Siddiqui. Directed by Sejal Shah, the film is inspired by the life of fearless customs officer Mr. Costao Fernandes, who took on Goa’s most powerful smuggling network in the 1990s. […]

Bollywood’s obsession with youth: 10 films where older actors romance much younger actresses 10 : Bollywood News

[ad_1] Bollywood has a long-standing tradition of pairing significantly older male actors with much younger actresses in romantic roles, a pattern that persists into 2025 with Salman Khan’s upcoming film Sikandar. In this film, the 59-year-old actor stars opposite 28-year-old Rashmika Mandanna, resulting in a 31-year age gap. This casting choice reignites the ongoing debate: […]