"Gangs of Wasseypur" actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui will be seen in one of the scenes from the upcoming film "Raees" as the late King of Pop Michael Jackson. The scene from the film will come off as a tribute to the legendary pop singer. He will be sharing screen space with Shah Rukh Khan for the first time in Rahul Dholakia's "Raees."
In one of the sequences in "Raees," Siddiqui will dressed up as Jackson, and the scene requires Siddiqui's character, who is on the lookout for Khan's Miyanbhai, to enter into a costume party where people are strangely dressed up, India TV reported. The situational song will see Siddiqui impersonating the pop star. The look will be completed with the celebrated singer's fedora hat, curls, and costume.
Moreover, Siddiqui is said to be seen breaking into a jig and showing off some of his cool moves, dressed up as MJ. It is reported that the entire act will be pulled by Siddiqui alone, and Khan will not be seen alongside him. Siddiqui, who is always seen in a rugged role, will be featured in a completely different avatar yet would be a treat to the eyes, Filmi Beat reported.
Many believes that the "Manjhi - The Mountain Man" actor is cut out for portraying serious roles. He has previously brought grim characters to life on the big screen in movies like "Kahaani," "Gangs of Wasseypur" and "Badlapur," along with a host of others.
Slated to release in July 2016, the film will see Khan playing a bootlegger named Miyanbhai, while Siddiqui will be seen donning the hat of a cop again. He has previously played a police officer in the critically and commercially acclaimed Vidya Balan starrer movie "Kahaani" where he helped Balan's character to find her missing husband.
"Raees" also stars Pakistani actress Mahira Khan. The movie has already garnered enough attention with its teaser release. Now with Siddiqui setting the glam quotient in the film by paying tribute to the late iconic popstar, it would be a wait like no other.
While many believed Siddiqui was versatile but could not do a sing and dance routine, this news comes in as a surprise. At least to those who want to see different side of Siddiqui, along with "Dilwale" actor in a grey shade, "Raees" is being touted as the movie for this season.
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