Salman Khan’s latest film, Alexander, can be opened for a decent box office figures, but by superstar standards, it decreased by expectations. While fans expressed disappointment, actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui has now come forward to protect his Bajrangi Bhaijaan and Kick’s co-star, putting a spotlight on others, he believes that he should be held accountable for underperformance.
In an interview with Lallantop Cinema recently, Nawazuddin shared his honest views on the situation. Although he admitted that he had not seen Alexander, the actor insisted that the failure of a film should not be convicted on the starline star. He said, “I have not seen Alexander, so I don’t know what the film was. But the quality of a superstar is that she makes a normal film so big, whether it is essence or not,” he said.
The gangs of the Vasipur actor said that Salman’s immense popularity often raises an average film, and it is a true superstar mark. While he admitted that Alexander would not have resonated with the audience, he said that it is not appropriate to blame only Salman. Nawazuddin believes that the responsibility is more with the film’s creators- its directors and writers.
Nawaz said, “If the brother agrees to do a film, it becomes a big responsibility for the directors as he is providing you his fan on a plater,” Nawaz commented on how the filmmaker is greatly benefited by Salman’s mass fan. He said, “Sirf bhai pe hi ungli nahi uthani chahiye,” urges critics and fans not to poincent fingers on Salman Khan.
According to Nawazuddin, when a star like Salman signs a film, it becomes the job of manufacturers to ensure that scripts, direction and the story say are strong enough to match the actor’s appearance for storytelling. He insisted that Salman not only acting, but not only acting in theaters, festive, fandum and footfall, but also provides unmatched stardom. If the final product does not work, Onus should be shared with filmmakers.
Both Bajrangi Bhaijaan and Kick were shown to Nawazuddin along with Salman Khan, he was a box office blockbusters. The actor remembered while working with Salman, called him an emotional artist, who allowed Nawaz to give some dialogues during Bajrangi Bhaijaan.
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