Won't do second lead anymore: Nawazuddin Siddiqui

New Delhi: After earning accolades for his portrayal of an arrogant intelligence officer in 'Kahaani', actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui says he is looking forward to move away from supporting roles in his upcoming films.

Siddiqui, 38, is known for playing diverse roles to perfection in films 'Black Friday','Peepli Live', 'New York', 'Paan Singh Tomar'. The actor is surprised that his supporting role in 'Kahaani' was noticed by the audience and the critics alike.

"I didn't realise the character of Khan will get such a heartwarming response. Now that this has happened, I will only go forward. I am playing the lead in upcoming films like 'Moonsoon Shootout', 'Dekh Indian Circus', 'Patang', 'Miss

After being appreciated in supporting roles, the actor is looking forward to lead roles.

Lovely' and I want to continue doing lead roles. I don't want to play supporting characters anymore," Siddiqui told PTI.

Siddiqui has often been told that he does not have the qualities of a typical Bollywood hero, be it a great physique or good looks, but he says things are changing with new directors.

"I am shy and have been told that I am not good looking and do not have the body builder-type physique, the typical Bollywood hero image. In the industry there are certain actors who will play the lead, there are some actors who will always

play supporting roles and some villains. I wonder why acting does not count. But I am glad that there are directors who are bringing a change," he said.

"Looks are a factor only in Bollywood. They are hung up on fair skin, great body, height. In Hollywood acting comes first. My 2003 film 'Bypass' won a Bafta in the short film category and the director told me that I was very popular

among the teenagers in Britain," he added.

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