Nawazuddin Siddiqui to reprise role as infamous Assam judge Upendra Nath Rajkhowa
Mumbai, Aug 7: Nawazuddin Siddiqui will play infamous Assamese judge Upendra Nath Rajkhowa.
This was confirmed by his brother Faizuddin Siddiqui.
A statement in this regard said that Nawazuddin Siddiqui is an actor in the entertainment industry who epitomizes versatility. Whether it’s Manjhi – The Mountain Man, Manto, or Thackeray, the actor has always taken on challenging roles.
Adding yet another remarkable role to his versatile filmography, Nawazuddin is set to play the Assamese judge Rajkhowa in his next film, as confirmed by his brother Siddiqui, who is also producing the film.
Siddiqui has confirmed the making of the film, which will delve into the events leading to Rajkhowa’s arrest and execution, exploring his complex character. He said, “I was super intrigued by this story and I really wanted to be a part of such a film so I thought of going ahead and producing this film myself in my own production house and who better than my brother Nawazuddin Siddiqui to play the role of Upendra Nath Rajkhowa who was an Assamese judge. We all already know the versatility and range of Nawaz and I am delighted to announce this project with my brother”
With this, the actor will take on yet another challenging role in enacting the life of Rajkhowa. The film will delve into the dark and horrific events that led to Rajkhowa’s arrest and execution for the brutal murder of his family members, a case that shattered the state of Assam. With this film, Nawazuddin will continue to amaze audiences with his portrayal of another controversial historical figure.
Apart from this, Nawazuddin will be seen in Oil Kumar, Adbhut, Noorani Chehra, and Sangeen.