Nawazuddin Siddiqui does not regret starring in biographical drama Thackeray as the actor says he has made a conscious decision to keep experimenting with unconventional parts. The film, based on the life of Bal Thackeray, the founder of the political party Shiv Sena, was a major commercial and critical failure.

Before its theatrical debut on January 25 this year, Thackeray was labelled as a "propaganda" film in the wake of its release ahead of the 2019 Lok Sabha elections. Despite criticism, Nawazuddin said he is "proud" to be a part of the film.