selectvenue During a recent interaction, Nawazuddin Siddiqui revealed he’s jealous of Rishab Shetty!
On September 30, Kantara, a film by Rishab Shetty, was premiered in theatres and immediately became a national sensation. The film is written and directed by Shetty, give Rishab nationwide fame and led to the film being dubbed in many Indian languages. Recently bollywood actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui has opened up about the film – and revealed he’s jealous.
You did read that correctly. In a recent interview with Rishab, the “Bajrangi Bhaijaan” actor said why he is “J” for the Kannada star. The actor-director responded by sharing his feelings about using such terms.
According to Hindustan Times, Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Rishab Shetty were recently speaking on the sidelines of an event. It was here that the Nawazuddin admitted to being jealous of the Rishabh. “The entire country witnessed Risabh and is appalled,” he declared. He did not advertise it in any way; instead, he entered silently and left everyone in awe. Jealousy (emerges) when someone accomplishes good work, and at the same time, the need to compete is inspired.”
When a journalist pointed out that Nawazuddin using the word ‘jealousy’ talking about the Kantara director-actor,he said, “It happens, because he is doing such a good work. It is not negative kind of jealousy but it the one which makes you stand on your toes that even I have to work hard.”
Humbled by the praise, Rishab Shetty responded to Nawazuddin with similar words. He said, “I have watched so many of Nawaz bhai’s movies and watched his inspirational journey. He is like us, normal family people with no background in the industry but we want to come into the industry and make it big. He is a very big inspiration. He has come from theatre and done so many small roles. Even we have done such small roles in Kannada cinema before we got our big break. He is our senior, we have the same journey.”
