Renowned actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui recently revealed that he has experimented with bhaang and marijuana in the past. In an interview with Ranveer Allahbadia, the Gangs of Wasseypur star shared candid insights into his experiences, admitting that he regrets those choices. Siddiqui recounted how he was influenced by the company he kept at the time, leading him to try smoking marijuana.
“I had the company of some people, who would smoke up, so even I ended up doing that. I realised later that… I don’t want to promote it, I have made mistakes but its benefit was that jo travelling milti thi usmein, bada maza aata tha (the high you’d get in that was a lot of fun). But I do not want to promote it at all, it was our mistake and I want to apologise for that,” Siddiqui explained, emphasizing that while the experience was thrilling at the time, it was ultimately a mistake he wishes to apologize for.
Bhaang and Its Impact on Nawazuddin’s Perception
In the same conversation, Siddiqui also disclosed that he has consumed bhaang multiple times, particularly during the festival of Holi. He described the profound impact it had on his perception and behavior. “I would think people are my audience, and the world my stage. So, I would perform! I would sometimes be Ashwatthama, Karn, Krishna and perform for hours. Because you get into a loop, so I would perform from morning to night. Later when its effect would subside, people would tell me, ‘Paagal ho gaya kya hai tu? You have been repeating the same dialogue all day! I would go to parks, perform in buses, wherever,” he recounted.
Siddiqui’s experiences under the influence of bhaang made him feel like the “biggest actor in the world,” providing him with a temporary, albeit misleading, sense of grandeur and limitless potential.
Upcoming Project: Rautu Ka Raaz
Looking ahead, Nawazuddin Siddiqui is gearing up for the release of his next film, Rautu Ka Raaz, where he plays the role of a cop. Set against the picturesque village of Rautu Ki Beli in Uttarakhand, the film’s storyline revolves around a town that hasn’t witnessed a murder in over a decade and a half. This film promises to showcase Siddiqui’s versatile acting skills in a gripping narrative that combines mystery and suspense.
Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s candid revelations about his past experiences with substances highlight his journey and growth as an individual and an actor. As he continues to take on challenging roles in the film industry, audiences eagerly await his upcoming performances, particularly in Rautu Ka Raaz.