Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui feels the Bollywood hero is the most clichéd creation one can think of, adding that he likes to keep a distance from that image.

"I have played a variety of roles, be it gangster, a writer or a policeman. Even if I get an opportunity to play the lead hero in a movie, I will do it only on the basis of my style," Nawazuddin told IANS. "The Bollywood hero is one of the most clichéd roles (that) you will find. People have this conception on how they see him, the kind of clothes he wears etc. This is a zone I ideally don't want to be a part of because then you go into an absolute comfort zone," he added.
 

According to Nawazuddin, anybody can play the hero but the difficult part is to play the same role differently each time. "For this, you need an education and practice. According to me, a versatile actor is one who is able to play the same role differently. For example, I have played the mafia don several times, whether it is Faisal Khan or Ganesh Gaitonde. But each role is different, as there is always that one signature dialogue/move that sets the character apart from the other. I did the same even with Dilly Mahmood (in 'McMafia') too," added the actor. 

Starting off with bit roles in films such as Sarfarosh and Shool, Nawazuddin made a name for himself by associating with projects such as Gangs of Wasseypur, The Lunchbox, Liar's Dice, Badlapur, Manjhi: The Mountain Man, Kick, Bajrangi Bhaijaan, Lion, Mom and Sacred Games. 

(Source: IANS)