I'm in favour of women-oriented films: Nawazuddin Siddiqui
New Delhi
July 04, 2017
Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui, who features
in Sridevi-starrer "Mom", says he is all for women-oriented movies.
In recent times, there has been a shift from male-centric movies to
those like "Mary Kom", "Kahaani" and "Dangal", about strong women
protagonists. "Mom" is going to get added to the list with Sridevi
essaying a powerful role.
"I am in favour of women-oriented films because women are taking the
lead in every field -- be it education, science or sports. This change
should be welcomed by all," Nawazuddin told IANS here.
"It is very important to portray a woman's individuality. Till now,
women were used as objects (in movies), but now movies are being made
on them," added the actor, who had also played a strict investigative
officer in the Vidya Balan-starrer "Kahaani".
The 43-year-old actor believes that women are equal to men, and the
rise in women-oriented films is a step in the right direction for the
film industry.
Having worked with Sridevi, he is in awe of how "dignified and
disciplined" she is while working on the sets.
"She was doing this film like it was her first film," he said as he
couldn't stop showering praise on the evergreen beauty.
Nawazuddin will also be seen in "Munna Michael" with Tiger Shroff.
Talking about it, he said: "I am doing the role of a dancer. In real
life, I am not a dancer and afraid of dancing... Dancing with Tiger...
Woh toh saari cheezein hilla deta hai (he can move everything). I can't
even imagine dancing in front of Tiger. It was our director Sabbir
Khan's wish that I would perform a dance, so I did."
Apart from these, Nawazuddin will be seen bringing the life of
illustrious author-playwright Saadat Hasan Manto to the silver screen
through filmmaker Nandita Das's project titled "Manto". He also has the
rustic tale "Babumoshai Bandookbaaz" in the offing.
New Delhi
July 04, 2017
Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui, who features
in Sridevi-starrer "Mom", says he is all for women-oriented movies.
In recent times, there has been a shift from male-centric movies to
those like "Mary Kom", "Kahaani" and "Dangal", about strong women
protagonists. "Mom" is going to get added to the list with Sridevi
essaying a powerful role.
"I am in favour of women-oriented films because women are taking the
lead in every field -- be it education, science or sports. This change
should be welcomed by all," Nawazuddin told IANS here.
"It is very important to portray a woman's individuality. Till now,
women were used as objects (in movies), but now movies are being made
on them," added the actor, who had also played a strict investigative
officer in the Vidya Balan-starrer "Kahaani".
The 43-year-old actor believes that women are equal to men, and the
rise in women-oriented films is a step in the right direction for the
film industry.
Having worked with Sridevi, he is in awe of how "dignified and
disciplined" she is while working on the sets.
"She was doing this film like it was her first film," he said as he
couldn't stop showering praise on the evergreen beauty.
Nawazuddin will also be seen in "Munna Michael" with Tiger Shroff.
Talking about it, he said: "I am doing the role of a dancer. In real
life, I am not a dancer and afraid of dancing... Dancing with Tiger...
Woh toh saari cheezein hilla deta hai (he can move everything). I can't
even imagine dancing in front of Tiger. It was our director Sabbir
Khan's wish that I would perform a dance, so I did."
Apart from these, Nawazuddin will be seen bringing the life of
illustrious author-playwright Saadat Hasan Manto to the silver screen
through filmmaker Nandita Das's project titled "Manto". He also has the
rustic tale "Babumoshai Bandookbaaz" in the offing.
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