Anurag Kashyap’s web series ‘Sacred Games’ is considered one of the most iconic series in the history of OTT. Every one of its characters were liked by the fans. Even many memes were made on this series, which made it famous in pop culture. In the series, everyone liked the work of Ganesh Gaitonde i.e. Nawazuddin Siddiqui.
Why did Nawazuddin refuse to do ‘Sacred Games’?
Recently, Nawazuddin has shared some things related to his hit web series. The actor has told that when he was approached to work in it, he refused. Because he did not want to work in any other platform other than films. He had earlier felt that it would be like a TV serial.
In a conversation with Rohan Dua, Nawazuddin said on the ‘Sacred Games’ series,’ At that time I did not know what Netflix or OTT is. I was first approached by director Vikramaditya Motwani for this series. Although I told him that I have come in films with great difficulty, you guys are bringing me back to the TV serial. I do not do this series. He explained to me that Nawaz is not a serial, but OTT. It will be seen worldwide. But I could not believe Motwani’s advice.
Nawazuddin did not want to become ‘Ganesh Gaitonde’, how did the matter become?
Nawazuddin further states that he could not understand Vikramaditya Motwani because he did not understand his point correctly. He could not convince the actor in the process of talking directly, after which Anurag Kashyap himself had to land in the field. Nawazuddin told, ‘Motwani used to talk very directly. But until we celebrate us by doing a drama in front of us, we do not believe. I avoided them at least 3-4 months.
Later, Motwani told Anurag Kashyap that you should explain them. Anurag, by hitting 2-3 drinks and drinking me too, said that Nawaz, you do, we will take this character very well. We will also take it ahead of Gangs of Wasseypur. When Anurag told me this, I agreed to do Sacred Games.
Two seasons of ‘Sacred Games’ have come on Netflix. Which has been seen very much in India. Its second season became one of the most popular series of Netflix in 2019. Its fans are still waiting for season 3. However, the makers are not currently in the mood to bring its next season. Please tell that Saif Ali Khan was also included in it and it was made by Anurag Kashyap and Vikramaditya Motwani.
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