The public is not ready to see heroes with negative characteristics, says Nawazuddin Siddiqui

New Delhi: Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui was commended for his interpretation of Bal Thackeray in "Thackeray", but the film, based on the late Shiv Sena, who had a career controversial policy, has been criticized. by some critics to be biased. The critically acclaimed actor said that the Indian public did not like to see the protagonist in shades of gray and that if only the negative side of the protagonist was reflected on the big screen, this would have serious consequences for the box office.

In a telephone interview, Nawazuddin told IANS in a telephone interview: "For 40 or 50 years, we have continually introduced our heroes in a good light.The public does not like to see the protagonist with gray shadows only negative side of the protagonist, then it will not work at the box office. "

" Our company is not ready to see the negative traits of the heroes.My previous films "Manto" and "Raman Raghav 2.0 "did not I did my best to present the characters of these films without polishing it, but with mixed responses … I understood that our audience was not ready to see our heroes with negative characteristics. "

Keeping aside the critics of" Thackeray ", Nawazuddin is" upset "to get his first major opening film to date as a solo . The film recorded more than 6 million rupees on the first day of its release (25 January).

"I am overwhelmed by the reactions and the love I receive from people.I am grateful to them.With" Thackeray ", I had my first major premiere as a solo actor.I am honored and blessed to have had the opportunity to play Balasahebji on screen. "

But the 44-year-old also said he" did not like "to give much pay attention to collections at the counter ". "Honestly, I do not pay much attention to the collection and figures of a movie, but it's a strange place, many people judge the films on the basis of the collection, regardless of the content

"So many films were made in our industry in which the actors played well, but the film did not do well in terms of collections … and then they were declared as flops. And there are also so many movies in which the actors have not behaved well but the film has turned out to be the biggest hit simply because it has ambaded a good amount at the box office. .. weird. So, in such scenarios, I can not totally neglect the box office film collection either. "

Speaking of the success of the film, Nawazuddin stated that" Thackeray "had motivated him to continue playing" difficult roles "in his future endeavors." It feels good that when your work is appreciated and Thackeray is doing so well, it motivates me to keep pushing my limits and playing more challenging roles on the screen.

"I love to play stimulating roles.Every movie I want to try something new.I hate to play a role in my comfort zone … I want to be a versatile actor.Now I turn to new, different and challenging roles, "he added.