Naseeruddin Shah Shares Humorous Insights on His 'Bad Films' and Praises Director Imtiaz Ali
Naseeruddin Shah Reveals Sons Wake Him Up At 3 am To Show His Bad Films: 'I Would Rather Sleep'

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Veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah humorously revealed that his sons wake him at 3 a.m. to watch his 'bad' films during the trailer launch of his upcoming movie, *Main Vaapas Aaunga*. He praised director Imtiaz Ali for his exceptional writing and directing skills, highlighting their collaborative rapport.
- 01Naseeruddin Shah humorously stated, 'I would rather sleep' than watch his own bad performances at 3 a.m.
- 02Shah praised Imtiaz Ali for his vision and craft, noting that Ali takes retakes based on an actor's performance.
- 03Imtiaz Ali recalled his first meeting with Shah, emphasizing Shah's down-to-earth nature despite his serious reputation.
- 04The film *Main Vaapas Aaunga* features a star-studded cast including Diljit Dosanjh and Sharvari.
- 05The film's soundtrack is a collaboration with renowned composer A.R. Rahman and lyricist Irshad Kamil.
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At the trailer launch of his upcoming film *Main Vaapas Aaunga*, veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah shared a humorous anecdote about his sons waking him up at 3 a.m. to watch his past 'bad' performances. Shah quipped, 'I would rather sleep,' eliciting laughter from the audience. He acknowledged that the success of any actor is heavily reliant on the writing and direction, stating, 'If the writing is not great, even the finest actor in the world cannot do anything.' During the event, Shah also praised director Imtiaz Ali, commending his exceptional vision and craft. He noted that Ali is one of the few directors who takes retakes based on an actor's performance, showcasing his dedication to the craft. Imtiaz Ali recounted his first meeting with Shah, revealing the actor's approachable nature, contrary to his serious reputation. The film *Main Vaapas Aaunga* features a talented cast, including Diljit Dosanjh and Sharvari, and is set against the poignant backdrop of the Partition, exploring themes of unfulfilled love. The film reunites Ali with composer A.R. Rahman and lyricist Irshad Kamil, known for their previous successful collaborations.
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