Nawaz puts on dancing shoes

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Tiger Shroff said if Nawazuddin Siddiqui, who is a powerhouse performer, starts dancing as well, then other actors’ jobs will be in trouble.

Tiger has teamed up with Nawazuddin for the upcoming dance action film ‘Munna Michael’. The story is about a young man from the streets, called Munna, played by Tiger, who is a big fan of Michael Jackson. Munna teaches dancing to Mahinder Fauji, played by Nawazuddin, who is a gangster with dance ambitions.

When asked how it was to dance onscreen, Nawazuddin said, “Initially, I felt I was forced to do it, but I started enjoying dance while doing the film. Dance is a passion just like acting. It’s god’s gift to people. But I am not one of the gifted ones.”

The actor was speaking at the trailer launch of the film.

Tiger, who was also present at the event, quickly added, “If he starts dancing too, ‘humara kaam mushkil ho jayega’ (our jobs will become difficult). I don’t think we will be able to perform as well as Nawaz sir. He is just a holistic actor. After watching the film, his fans will be surprised.”

Nawazuddin, 43, said he has tried to match up with Tiger’s dance skills.

“I can’t be a dancing hero, but if I get a solo hero film, I’ll definitely do it but it shouldn’t have dancing. I danced with a lot of difficulty and learnt a lot by observing Tiger’s dance steps. I can’t dance like him, but have tried to match up with him. I think I have tried to reach nearly five percent of his dance skills.” For the 27-year-old ‘Heropanti’ actor, acting with Nawazuddin was intimidating but also helpful.

“It was totally intimidating to work with him but it also helped me perform better and react better on the dialogues coming from him. I’ve got to learn so much about the craft.”

“He is a very hardworking actor; with every character, his body language changes. He used to work very sincerely and sit quietly in one corner but when the cameras would roll, he was superb.” Directed by Sabbir Khan, the film also stars Nidhhi Agerwal. It is scheduled to release on July 21.