Updated On: 23 July, 2024 09:54 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Filmmaker Kabir Khan had once revealed how Irrfan Khan reacted upon seeing Nawazuddin Siddiqui`s performance on the sets of the 2009 film `New York`

Irrfan Khan and Nawazuddin Siddiqui
Nawazuddin Siddiqui`s journey in cinema has been defined by his remarkable versatility and outstanding performances, establishing him as a stalwart actor. His fans` unwavering love and admiration for him are unmatched. With a diverse filmography and memorable cameo appearances, Nawazuddin Siddiqui has undoubtedly carved his niche as one of the finest and most refined actors of his generation.
We recently came across an old interview of Kabir Khan where he got nostalgic while remembering an incident from the set of his 2009 film New York. Irrfan Khan had praised Nawazuddin for his performance in the film. Kabir Khan shared how Nawaz’s performance had brought tears to Irrfan’s eyes, and everyone on the set kept praising Nawaz for his shot. He said, “Ali Abbas Zafar was my assistant (director) on New York. He showed me Nawazuddin’s audition. I said do anything, but we have to get this guy.”