Nawazuddin Siddiqui braved the danger posed by Maoists while shooting for Anwar Ka Ajab Kissa in Bihar
Mumbai:
It was a close shave for Nawazuddin Siddiqui, who was shooting for Buddhadeb Dasgupta's Anwar Ka Ajab Kissa in the Maoist-affected area of Shimultala in Bihar.
The beautiful hill resort in the Jamui district is known for its Maoist activities. Nawaz and his unit braved the dangers as the film demanded the location.
However, last Friday the crew had to hastily leave Shimultala to avoid a confrontation with the Maoists.
Said Nawaz: "We had to wrap up for our shooting on Friday and quickly leave as there was a bandh call from the Maoists on Saturday. No one in the area dares to defy closure orders from the Maoists. We had no option but to pack our bags and leave."
The rest of the shooting was completed in Kolkata.
The actor, known for his power-packed performances in Gangs of Wasseypur, Miss Lovely, and Kahaani, was keen to work for the filmmaker.
Speaking on Dasgupta's film, Nawaz said: "I wanted to work with Buddhadeb Dasgupta from the time I saw his film Tahader Katha. It was visually stunning. And also, this brilliant director returns to Hindi cinema for the first time since he made Andhi Gali."
The beautiful hill resort in the Jamui district is known for its Maoist activities. Nawaz and his unit braved the dangers as the film demanded the location.
However, last Friday the crew had to hastily leave Shimultala to avoid a confrontation with the Maoists.
Said Nawaz: "We had to wrap up for our shooting on Friday and quickly leave as there was a bandh call from the Maoists on Saturday. No one in the area dares to defy closure orders from the Maoists. We had no option but to pack our bags and leave."
The rest of the shooting was completed in Kolkata.
The actor, known for his power-packed performances in Gangs of Wasseypur, Miss Lovely, and Kahaani, was keen to work for the filmmaker.
Speaking on Dasgupta's film, Nawaz said: "I wanted to work with Buddhadeb Dasgupta from the time I saw his film Tahader Katha. It was visually stunning. And also, this brilliant director returns to Hindi cinema for the first time since he made Andhi Gali."
