Nawazuddin to put on his dance shoes for 'Munna Michael'
"Munna Michael" is a romantic-musical film where Tiger will play the titular role of a boy from the street who idolises pop icon, Michael Jackson.
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Film's director Sabbir Khan says Nawazuddin is a fantastic actor, who should be challenged with something interesting every time.
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"You will see him (Nawazuddin) dance in the film. No one has seen him dance before. He is a phenomenal actor, and that is why you need to challenge him and give him a role which is interesting," Sabbir told PTI.
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The "Baaghi" director said Nawazuddin would be soon attending workshops to train in dance, and the shooting will begin in September.
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"Munna Michael" will be the third time Sabbir and Tiger are teaming up after "Heropanti" and "Baaghi".
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The filmmaker said Nawazuddin wouldn't be seen playing an outright negative character in the movie.
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"It is not a negative role. It has got shades of white, black, grey and everything. All I can say right now is that it is a very layered character which he will be playing."Â
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This is the first time the 42-year-old "Badlapur" actor will be working with the director. Sabbir says he is excited to team up with Nawazuddin.
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"I am a huge fan of his. It is a very important part; it is a challenging role. I saw him in the role and offered him the part. I am excited to work with him, and he is even more excited. He loved the part."Â
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The team is currently "figuring out" Nawazuddin's look in the film. Meanwhile, the hunt for the lead actress is still on with Sabbir saying that a "fresh face" will be launched in the movie.