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Nawazuddin Siddiqui interview: On ‘Rautu Ka Raaz’ and being inspired by Malayalam cinema
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Nawazuddin Siddiqui interview: On ‘Rautu Ka Raaz’ and being inspired by Malayalam cinema

The Hindu  

“The world might remain fixated on formula, but I will continue to experiment,” says Nawazuddin Siddiqui. In Delhi, to talk about Anand Surapur’s Rautu Ka Raaz, his latest character study of a “slow-footed” police officer from a quiet hamlet in Uttarakhand that is untouched by crime until a murder disturbs the tranquillity of the place, the versatile actor says he …

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A man charged with aiding Michigan Gov. Whitmer kidnap plot says the scheme didn’t seem serious
1 year, 3 months ago

A man charged with aiding Michigan Gov. Whitmer kidnap plot says the scheme didn’t seem serious

Associated Press  

One of three men accused of assisting a plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Molitor said Whitmer’s name didn’t come up when he was encouraged by the scheme’s leader, Adam Fox, to go to Antrim County to check out a “high-profile vacation house” in August 2020. “My danger level went way down.” He said he voted for Whitmer and Attorney General …

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Sudhir Mishra: 'It was a wonderful experience working with Nawazuddin Siddiqui on Serious Men'
2 years, 3 months ago

Sudhir Mishra: 'It was a wonderful experience working with Nawazuddin Siddiqui on Serious Men'

Firstpost  

Nawazuddin Siddiqui, who is known for his talent, is one of the most notable actors in the world. Recently, Sudhir Mishra, the director of ‘ Serious Men ’ heaped praises for the actor and mentioned how Nawaz had surrendered himself with all that talent to the director. When I worked with Nawaz in serious men, I had a wonderful experience. …

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International Emmys: Delhi Crime to Serious Men, Indian OTT Content Grabbing Global Eyeballs
3 years, 1 month ago

International Emmys: Delhi Crime to Serious Men, Indian OTT Content Grabbing Global Eyeballs

News 18  

The International Emmy Awards 2021, being held in New York tonight, have three Indian titles in its nominations list – Nawazuddin Siddiqui in the best actor category for Serious Men, Vir Das: One India in the comedy segment and Sushmita Sen starrer Aarya in the best drama section. The web series Delhi Crime won the Best Drama Series award at …

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Nawazuddin Siddiqui is not quitting OTT, says his statement was taken out of context
3 years, 1 month ago

Nawazuddin Siddiqui is not quitting OTT, says his statement was taken out of context

India Today  

Last month, Nawazuddin Siddiqui made headlines after he announced that he wanted to quit OTT. "MY STATEMENT ON QUITTING OTT WAS TAKEN OUT OF CONTEXT" Nawazuddin Siddiqui had earlier said that OTT platforms have become a 'dhanda for big production houses'. I feel more empowered, bold in front of the camera than in real life": @Nawazuddin_S tells India Today's @Chaiti#India …

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We need to stop treating indecent exposure as simply a ‘nuisance’ offence
3 years, 1 month ago

We need to stop treating indecent exposure as simply a ‘nuisance’ offence

The Independent  

Sign up for the Independent Women email for the latest news, opinion and features Get the Independent Women email for free Get the Independent Women email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Crucially, victims might not believe the incident is serious enough to be reported, which wouldn’t be …

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Nawazuddin Siddique opens up on Emmy nomination, says he is not in rat race to win awards
3 years, 2 months ago

Nawazuddin Siddique opens up on Emmy nomination, says he is not in rat race to win awards

India Today  

Nawazuddin Siddique won an International Emmy nomination for the satirical drama Serious Men, which released on Netflix. In an exclusive conversation with India Today, Nawaz spoke about the joy of this nomination, his take on our desi award shows and calling out Bollywood for being in a ‘rat race’ to seek validation. Talking a bit more about Bollywood award shows, …

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Sudhir Mishra on Nawaz bagging Emmy nod for Serious Men: It gives quality certificate to projects
3 years, 2 months ago

Sudhir Mishra on Nawaz bagging Emmy nod for Serious Men: It gives quality certificate to projects

Hindustan Times  

Filmmaker Sudhir Mishra’s Serious Men has brought actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui in the race to win Best Actor trophy at this year’s International Emmy Awards. Sudhir Mishra’s Serious Men is an adaptation of Manu Joseph’s book of the same name “The film will now be noticed by a wider audience, for me that’s really important, that the film crosses cultural boundaries …

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Vir Das, Aarya, Nawazuddin Siddiqui nominated at International Emmy Awards 2021
3 years, 3 months ago

Vir Das, Aarya, Nawazuddin Siddiqui nominated at International Emmy Awards 2021

Firstpost  

While Sushmita Sen’s Aarya has been nominated for Best Drama, Nawazuddin Siddiqui has been nominated as Best Actor for Netflix India film Serious Men, and Vir Das: For India nominated in the best comedy segment. Actors Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Vir Das, along with Sushmita Sen-starrer show Aarya, have bagged nominations for India as part of 2021 International Emmy Awards, the …

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Sushmita Sen's Aarya, Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Vir Das nominated for International Emmys 2021
3 years, 3 months ago

Sushmita Sen's Aarya, Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Vir Das nominated for International Emmys 2021

India Today  

Nominations for the 2021 International Emmy Awards were announced today, September 23 by the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. There are 44 Nominees across 11 categories and spanning a record number of 24 countries.Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Vir Das and Sushmita Sen-starrer Aarya have clinched nominations for India. NAWAZUDDIN SIDDIQUI NOMINATED IN BEST ACTOR CATEGORY FOR SERIOUS MEN Nawazuddin Siddiqui …

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The White Tiger, Serious Men, and the altering cultural and social epiphanies of the Indian dream
3 years, 10 months ago

The White Tiger, Serious Men, and the altering cultural and social epiphanies of the Indian dream

Firstpost  

In a scene from Netflix’s The White Tiger, the narrator Balram Halwai proposes “The moment you recognise what is beautiful in this world, you stop being a slave”. While Slumdog Millionaire believes destiny may yet come for the destitute, Akhtar’s Gully Boy wants us to think that talent, some sort of gifted skill, may instead become their vehicle. In spirit, …

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The White Tiger movie review: Priyanka Chopra gives best performance in years, Adarsh Gourav roars in new Netflix film
3 years, 11 months ago

The White Tiger movie review: Priyanka Chopra gives best performance in years, Adarsh Gourav roars in new Netflix film

Hindustan Times  

The White Tiger The White Tiger movie review: Adarsh Gourav, Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Rajkummar Rao in a still from the new Ramin Bahrani film. Director - Ramin Bahrani Cast - Adarsh Gourav, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Rajkummar Rao A child is run over in the opening moments of The White Tiger. Watch the White Tiger trailer here Based on Aravind …

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Nawazuddin Siddiqui says the concept of hero will completely fade away: Interview
3 years, 11 months ago

Nawazuddin Siddiqui says the concept of hero will completely fade away: Interview

India Today  

In 2020, when most actors were struggling to get back on the sets, Nawazuddin Siddiqui saw the release of three films - Ghoomketu, Raat Akeli Hai and Serious Men. The icing on the cake was him bagging the Best Actor Filmfare trophy for his Netflix film Raat Akeli Hai. In a conversation with IndiaToday.in, the Serious Men actor talks about …

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As an Actor This Year Went Well, Says Nawazuddin Siddiqui
4 years ago

As an Actor This Year Went Well, Says Nawazuddin Siddiqui

News 18  

Acclaimed actor Nawazuddin Siddqui, who had two big releases this year — ‘Serious Men’ and ‘Raat Akeli Hai’, said due to the pandemic this year went by like how it was for others but as an actor it went well. In 2020, Nawazuddin was seen in two projects seen playing Jatil Yadav in ‘Raat Akeli Hai’ and Ayyan Mani in …

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Movie Review: ‘Serious Men’ and the myth of merit
4 years ago

Movie Review: ‘Serious Men’ and the myth of merit

The Hindu  

“THIS is what happens when you come from illiterate parents. To be fair, however, the film attempts to question the simplistic but powerful notion of “merit” as an autonomous and “neutral” value by vividly portraying the systematic hurdles in Ayaan’s path as he aspires for greater glory. In his 2000 essay “Merit and Justice”, he argued that meritarian processes and …

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Shweta Basu Prasad, Ayesha Raza, Amruta Subhash and Indira Tiwari on their Netflix Films
4 years, 1 month ago

Shweta Basu Prasad, Ayesha Raza, Amruta Subhash and Indira Tiwari on their Netflix Films

News 18  

The OTT boom in India has brought about a much-needed diversity in stories and roles. News18 recently had a discussion with actors Ayesha Raza from Ginny Weds Sunny, Amruta Subhash from Choked, along with Shweta Basu Prasad and Indira Tiwari from Serious Men. Amruta Subhash played Sharvari Tai in Anurag Kashyap’s film Choked. For Ayesha Raza, who plays matchmaker Shobha …

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Sudhir Mishra says showing the poor in Serious Men as 'crawling, earnest' wasn't what he wanted to do
4 years, 2 months ago

Sudhir Mishra says showing the poor in Serious Men as 'crawling, earnest' wasn't what he wanted to do

Firstpost  

“That’s the bad art film you drink wine and discuss at film festivals,” Serious Men director Sudhir Mishra said of films that show the poor without agency Filmmaker Sudhir Mishra was clear when he set out to adapt Manu Joseph’s Serious Men for the screen that he would not mould its protagonist in a poor-man stereotype, giving the character agency …

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Cowardice to Show Poor Only as Needy, Without Any Agency: Sudhir Mishra on 'Serious Men'
4 years, 2 months ago

Cowardice to Show Poor Only as Needy, Without Any Agency: Sudhir Mishra on 'Serious Men'

News 18  

Mumbai: Filmmaker Sudhir Mishra was clear when he set out to adapt Manu Joseph’s “Serious Men” for the screen that he would not mould its protagonist in a poor-man stereotype, giving the character agency as well shades of grey. Adapted from the author’s 2010 novel, “Serious Men” chronicles the story of an ambitious underachiever Ayyan Mani, played by Nawazuddin Siddiqui, …

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OTT Round-Up Of The Week - High Gets You 'High', Khaali Peeli Brings On Fun, All Eyes On Scam 1992
4 years, 2 months ago

OTT Round-Up Of The Week - High Gets You 'High', Khaali Peeli Brings On Fun, All Eyes On Scam 1992

ABP News  

Joginder Tuteja There was a time when two or three movies used to release in theaters every weekend. As it turned out, this Nikhil Rao debut directorial web series, which runs across 9 episodes, was more about the underbelly of the drug industry and wasn't really doing an exposé per se on the high and mighty using it. It was …

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\'Serious Men\' review: Ancient prejudice posing as a post-liberal narrative
4 years, 2 months ago

\'Serious Men\' review: Ancient prejudice posing as a post-liberal narrative

Deccan Chronicle  

Serious Men Cast: Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Aakshath Das, Indira Tiwari, Nassar, Sanjay Narvekar, Shweta Basu Prasad Direction: Sudhir Mishra Sudhir Mishra, director of the beloved Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi, has been shooting duds for a while. As a desperate father on a dogged pursuit of his and his son’s life amounting to something, he and little Aakshath Das hold the film together …

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Streaming Now: Nawazuddin's Serious Men is a Sharp Satire, R Madhavan's Nishabdham is an Edgy Thriller
4 years, 2 months ago

Streaming Now: Nawazuddin's Serious Men is a Sharp Satire, R Madhavan's Nishabdham is an Edgy Thriller

News 18  

Nawazuddin Siddiqui is a con man, who is also a family man, in Netflix’s new release Serious Men. Sex and the City fans will love creator Darren Star’s new series Emily in Paris, starring Lily Collins. Actress Sneha Ullal is making her digital debut with ZEE5’s new thriller show ‘Expiry Date’. Starring Anushka Shetty, R Madhavan and Anjali in the …

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Nawazuddin Siddiqui on Serious Men: It's a Local Character with Global Appeal
4 years, 2 months ago

Nawazuddin Siddiqui on Serious Men: It's a Local Character with Global Appeal

News 18  

Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui says there’s a reflection of all things Indian in his latest “Serious Men”, a film which presents the ground reality of the country and yet has the potential to reach the global audience. Mani’s means to turn around the system for the betterment of his family might not necessarily be “ideal”, but Siddiqui believes that society doesn’t …

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Serious Men Movie Review: Nawazuddin Siddiqui Anchors This Witty and Sharp Satire
4 years, 2 months ago

Serious Men Movie Review: Nawazuddin Siddiqui Anchors This Witty and Sharp Satire

News 18  

Serious Men Cast: Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Nassar, Indira Tiwari, Aakshath Das, Shweta Basu Prasad, Sanjay Narvekar Director: Sudhir Mishra In fact, to call Serious Men, based on the novel of same name by Manu Joseph, only a satire is not enough. Director Sudhir Mishra has turned Joseph’s super-sharp tale into an equally impactful film with Nawazuddin Siddiqui dropping the Nawazuddin Siddiqui …

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Sudhir Mishra, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Manu Joseph on setting Serious Men against the backdrop of education system
4 years, 2 months ago

Sudhir Mishra, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Manu Joseph on setting Serious Men against the backdrop of education system

Firstpost  

During his days as a struggling actor, Nawazuddin Siddiqui used to frequent an office where he had become good friends with the receptionist. “Ayyan Mani is like that,” he says about his recent role in Sudhir Mishra’s Serious Men. Already having a source instead of working with an original script meant that “some things are predetermined” and even as the …

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