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When you think of a traditional Bollywood \u201chero\u201d, what image comes to your mind? A lighter-skinned, tall, conventionally handsome actor who inspires romantic fantasies in his audience. For decades, Bollywood was centered around the genre of romance with only stereotypically good-looking actors in the lead roles. There was no place for a performer who does not fit this mold to be cast as the lead character in Bollywood movies. Then came along a man from a small village in North India, and shattered that mold.

Nawazuddin Siddiqui has become one of the most respected and sought-after actors in the industry. The unique selling point of his brand is that he is able to make commercially successful movies while holding on to the quality and standard of performances typically seen in critically acclaimed movies. There is a magic in his performance that makes him stand out amongst a sea of more traditionally good-looking Bollywood heroes. When he\u2019s on-screen, all eyes can't help but gravitate towards him. In this piece, we will take a look at his more than humble beginnings, along with how he made it up to become one of the topmost bankable stars in the business.

Hosted by Eileen Shortall and written by Mirhan Tariq

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