Nawazuddin Siddiqui Quotes

For an actor, playing one character and transitioning to a completely different one is a dream come true.

Disney acting is a little more difficult than many people think it is. People feel like the characters aren't deep, but as an actor, you try to do everything you can do the best of your ability.

The goal is always just trying to stretch yourself as an actor.

It's true I have a hard time with the notion of creating a character. And I feel it's a limit. I'm always really impressed by actors who are able to construct a character, like Johnny Depp.

To disappear your complete self into a character is quite difficult. I've tried it 85 times, and I've succeeded two or three times.

As an actor, you don't want to play a one-dimensional character.

I have played 50 different kinds of fathers and villains. Only mediocre actors play the part the same way.

I find it quite easy to get in and out of character. I don't know why - I guess it's my job.

It's really kind of a luxury for an actor to have the opportunity to show such different types of characters. I actually left 'Cowboys & Aliens' and went straight into 'The Change-Up.' It was kind of a funny change of pace.

There are actors who are really fantastically talented at being natural on screen and appearing to be themselves, but I like the challenge of becoming somebody else.

It's exciting to play someone who is a bit tougher than I am. I liked feeling those adjustments.

If Brando can do Capote and I can do Brando - well then, I can do Capote.

It's really rare to come across a character, a show, or a movie that allows you to completely play four or five different characters within a season, let alone a week.

I have absolutely no problem on doing a negative character. If that matches up to my acting caliber, I will definitely do that.

It's easy to play a character who is suffering with a disease or has a psychological problem. 'Gentleman' is completely opposite. There are both positives and negatives in the role, and it is the most challenging role I have done so far.

'Liv and Maddie' didn't start out as a twin show. I actually played a different character in the beginning, and it was neither of the twins.

I was blown away watching Michael Keaton act because he was such a maniacal, evil person on set. He takes on a totally different life, and it was so amazing to watch him work.

As an actor, it's really exciting and challenging to play a character which is much older than your actual age.

The challenge is when you're offered similar roles, and you have to play them differently. I don't want people to say, 'She performs similarly in every film. There is no versatility.'

Even if I do get stereotyped, I would like to think that it is more of a challenge because if you are given one character and asked to play in 10 different ways, it says more about me as an actor.

In normal life, we are all sweet and not vamp. So, to play a villain a lot of focus is required.

I think acting is the most difficult one among all the performing arts.

Although I played a cop in 'Jatt & Juliet 2,' it was a comic role, so playing a serious cop with an important role in 'Udta Punjab' was a change.

I adore actors/actresses that have range: someone that can transform into a character that is far beyond who they truly are. Charlize Theron and Johnny Depp are amazing at this.

To go from playing a character that was so self-assured, so mature beyond her years, and so kick-ass and ruthless to someone who's quite normal is interesting.