8 Underrated Films of Nawazuddin Siddiqui 

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The Bypass (2003) 

Nawazuddin Siddiqui portrays a merciless and desperate robber who, with his accomplice, preys on gullible motorists on an abandoned highway in the 2003 film The Bypass.  

Liar's Dice (2013) 

Siddiqui plays a mysterious and enigmatic nomad in the 2013 film Liar's Dice, who meets a woman looking for her husband and child. His subtle acting gives the character more depth. 

Raman Raghav 2.0 (2016) 

Siddiqui plays the title role in the 2016 film Raman Raghav 2.0, a deranged serial killer who draws inspiration from the real-life murderer. The portrayal is spooky.  

Babumoshai Bandookbaaz (2017)  

Nawazuddin Siddiqui excels in the film as sharpshooter Babu Bihari, who becomes entangled in the world of contract killings in rural Uttar Pradesh.  

Carbon: The Story of Tomorrow (2017) 

Nawazuddin Siddiqui portrays S Yadav in this 2017 film, a cunning and cynical man navigating a dystopian future where clean air is scarce and commodified. 

Ghoomketu (2020) 

An aspiring screenwriter named Ghoomketu runs away to Mumbai in the hope of becoming famous. He will give himself 30 days to prove his worth, though, realizing how tough it is. 

Afwaah (2022) 

In the movie, politico Vicky Singh (Sumeet Vyas) starts a riot in an area. As a result, Vicky's fiancée, Nivi (Bhumi Pednekar) runs away. Soon, Rahab Ahmed (Siddiqui) - an adman - crosses paths with Nivi. 

Tiku Weds Sheru (2023) 

Sheru (Siddiqui), a junior artist in Mumbai and Tiku (Avneet Kaur) - a small-town girl planning to become a famous actress - get married and deal with the chaos of the metropolis.