MUMBAI: Two of India's most celebrated actors, Irrfan Khan and Nawazuddin Siddiqui, have shared the screen in several films, delivering unforgettable performances. While their on-screen collaborations might not be as widely acknowledged as some other pairs, their chemistry and talent are undeniable.
There have been many instances where people have drawn comparisons between late Irrfan Khan and Nawazuddin Siddiqui. In fact, many believe that after Irrfan, it’s only Nawaz who has carried forward that rare legacy of brilliant performances. A close source revealed insights into the duo’s work together, saying, “The late Irfaan Khan have worked together in about 8 or more films together; some of the projects that they have worked together on are The Lunchbox, Paan Singh Tomar, The Bypass, Aaja Nachle, New York. However, quite a few of them haven’t been released.”
Kabir Khan also recalled the day they filmed Nawazuddin’s monologue for the 2009 film and mentioned that it was Nawazuddin’s first time shooting abroad when they took him to New York. The scene was a continuous three to four-minute take, and Kabir was so moved by Nawazuddin’s performance that he decided not to do another take. After the shoot, when Kabir showed the scene to the crew – some were in tears while others praised Nawaz. “I remember Irrfan walking in half an hour later. He told me ‘everyone’s talking about Nawaz’s performance’. I took Irrfan to the monitor and I played it and as he was watching it, tears were streaming down Irrfan’s face. He asked ‘kaha hai yaar Nawaz (Where is Nawaz),’ went and hugged Nawaz. What a moment it was," shared Kabir.
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