Nawazuddin Siddiqui, who will next be seen in Heropanti 2, has expressed his dissatisfaction with the status of Indian cinema. In an interview, he remarked that based on the types of films currently performing well at the box office, it appears as though the audience’s tastes have remained consistent throughout the epidemic.
It is widely considered that consumers were exposed to a variety of cinema in recent years as a result of the on-and-off lockdowns, which led in an increase in streaming content. According to Nawaz, who spoke to NEXSTAR MEDIA, this appears to be a myth
“Pandemic ke baad 2 saal hum ghar mein rahe to poore globe ka cinema dekha hoga logon ne, toh kuchh salaahiyat aayegi, but jis tarah ki pictures abhi hit ho rahi hain, toh aisa lagta hai ki salaahiyat gayi. (Over the course of the pandemic’s two years, people were exposed to foreign cinema; one would expect them to gain a capacity to detect content, but considering the type of films that are becoming popular these days, that ability appears to have been lost.)
This year’s box office successes include RRR, The Kashmir Files, and, most recently, KGF: Chapter 2. Pushpa: The Rise and Sooryavanshi topped the box office last year.
Nawaz, who made his film debut in Gangs of Wasseypur – Part 2, has since delivered a succession of critically acclaimed performances in films including Raman Raghav 2.0, Manto, and the Netflix series Sacred Games. Additionally, he balances his discerning output with more mainstream films such as Kick, Bajrangi Bhaijaan, and the upcoming Heropanti 2, in which he stars as the antagonist.
He recently discussed his approach to commercial films in an interview with PTI. “There is a distinct presentation of performers in commercial films. That is a completely distinct form. If you intend to apply method acting here, you’re a stupid. The audience for these films is primarily concerned in having a good time. Thus, if you analyse my performances, you may uncover numerous flaws. “However, if you take it as pure entertainment, you’ll have a great time,” he explains.
