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Manto to Gangs of Wasseypur- 7 best movies of Nawazuddin Siddiqui

Here are seven of his best movies.

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Manjhi: The Mountain Man (2015)

In this biographical drama, Siddiqui stars as Dashrath Manjhi, who carves a path through a mountain using only a hammer and chisel. 

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Raat Akeli Hai (2020)

This crime thriller directed by Honey Trehan stars Siddiqui as Jatil Yadav, a cop investigating a complex murder case. 

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Photograph (2019)

The story of a street photographer and a shy woman who agree to pose as a couple to appease their grandmother. Siddiqui’s nuanced performance enhances the film's quiet charm

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Manto (2018)

Siddiqui portrays the controversial writer Saadat Hasan Manto in this biopic directed by Nandita Das. The film explores Manto's life and struggles in the 1940s.

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Gangs of Wasseypur (2012)

This epic crime drama, directed by Anurag Kashyap, features Siddiqui as Faizal Khan. The film spans several decades and is celebrated for its storytelling and performances.

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The Lunchbox (2013)

Directed by Ritesh Batra, tells the story of an unlikely friendship that develops through a mix-up in Mumbai's dabbawala. Siddiqui plays a supporting yet pivotal role as Shaikh.

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Badlapur (2015)

Directed by Sriram Raghavan, features Siddiqui as Liak, a criminal whose actions set off a chain of tragic events. His performance adds depth to the film's dark narrative​

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