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The National Award winning director Buddhadeb Dasgupta is all set to release his next hindi film Anwar Ka Ajab Kissa starring Nawazuddin Siddiqui. Buddhadeb’s has also directed hindi films like Andhi Gali, Bagh Bahadur and Woh. The story of Anwar Ka Ajab Kissa was ready around two years back but Buddhadeb war in search of the right face for a common man’s role. Nawazuddin is indeed one of the finest actors but it was after Buddhadeb watched Gangs of Wasseypur and Kahaani, he immediately signed Nawaz for Anwar’s character.

“I was not finding a right face for Anwar. I waited for the right face to play Anwar when I saw Nawaz I signed him and film went on the floor. I feel Nawaz is the most talented actor in the hindi film industry. It was after I watched Gangs of Wasseypur and Kahaani. Nawaz is a wonderful actor” says Buddhadeb Dasgupta.

It was a close shave for Nawazuddin Siddiqui who was shooting for Buddhadeb Dasgupta's Anwar Ka Ajab Kissa in Maoist-infested area of Shimultala in Bihar. Apparently, the beautiful hill resort is very well known for its Maoist activities. Nawaz and his unit braved the dangers as the film demanded the location. However, on Friday the crew had to hastily leave Shimultala to avoid a confrontation with the Maoists. Says 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. Speaking on Buddhadeb Dasgupta's film, Nawaz says, "I wanted to work with Buddadeb Dasgupta from the time I saw his film Tahader Katha.