Sejal Shah Reveals Nawazuddin Siddiqui Was Cast in Costao for His Depth, Not Resemblance to Real Officer

Sejal Shah Reveals Nawazuddin Siddiqui Was Cast in Costao for His Depth, Not Resemblance to Real Officer

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Bollywood has had its fair share of actors who look just like the real-life figures they portray. For instance, late Sushant Singh Rajput nailed the role of Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni in MS Dhoni: The Untold Story, and Randeep Hooda transformed into Sarbjit for the film of the same name. This trend continues with Nawazuddin Siddiqui, who bears a striking resemblance to Costao Fernandes, the character he plays in his upcoming film, Costao. But director Sejal Shah had more reasons for casting him; she reveals why she was determined to have Nawazuddin in the role, even if it meant waiting for years..

Sejal Shah talks about casting Nawazuddin Siddiqui in Costao

Sejal Shah admitted that while Nawazuddin Siddiqui looks a bit like Goa Customs Officer Costao Fernandes, that wasn't why she chose him for the part. She stated, "From the very start of this film's development, I was certain Nawaz was the perfect fit to portray Costao."

Costao Fernandes, as seen through Sejal Shah's perspective

Sejal Shah explained that Costao isn't your typical hero, which is why she thinks Nawazuddin Siddiqui is the perfect fit for the role. She mentioned, 'His intricate nature and emotional range require an actor who can handle deep character changes.' Sejal emphasized that Nawazuddin doesn't just portray Costao; he truly embodies the character without any hint of exaggeration. 'I spent years trying to get this film made because only Nawaz could bring the performance this role needed,' she shared.

The film stars Priya Bapat as the main character and tells the tale of a Customs officer battling smuggling and corruption in Goa. It will be available for streaming on Zee5 (accessible through your OTTplay Premium account) starting May 1, 2025.

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