Nawazuddin and Irrfan: The Lunchbox is one of the most appreciated films in Hindi cinema. The critically acclaimed film saw some outstanding performances from Irrfan, Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Nimrat Kaur. Earlier, it was reported that During Irrfan and Nawaz couldn’t get along while shooting for the film though the latter had dismissed it as false rumours.
Now, Nawaz’s brother, Shamas Siddiqui has confirmed the news and alleged that all was not well between the two stars Chile The Lunchbox was being filmed. The actors had arguments on the sets and producer Anurag Kashyap had to intervene, Shamas revealed.
Tiff between Nawaz & Irrfan
Shamas said that his brother and Irrfan had a tiff while shooting for Lunchbox. He said while talking to the media, “Both, Nawaz and Irrfan, used to say that they would walk into the set if and only if the other one was present.” He continued, “I think such a thing happens in movies when both the actors are of such high stature.”
However, earlier Nawazuddin Siddiqui had refuted rumours of being at loggerheads with Irrfan. He had said, “Irrfan bhai was like my older brother and I have several precious memories of working with him, even before The Lunchbox happened.”
‘I have learned a lot from Irrfan bhai’
He further added, “When the casting for Slumdog Millionaire was going on, he took me to meet Danny Boyle without an appointment. Imagine walking in to meet such a big director without any prior notice. Finally, both of us were cast in the movie, but unfortunately, when the shoot began, I was busy with another movie. So, my part was then offered to another actor. I have learned a lot from Irrfan bhai… even how to meet a big Hollywood director without an appointment.”
Shamas opened up about his brother quite a lot. He alleged that “I don’t think any actor is better than him. Woh hamara khayal rakhte hain but he hasn’t established any brother’s career. He buys properties for us, but he isn’t what his image is. He is a difficult person. He abandons people- Aaliya and I are two examples.”
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