# Nawazuddin Siddiqui on playing Faisal Khan in Gangs of Wasseypur 2 2026-08-08T09:54:38+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet As Gangs of Wasseypur 2 turns 14, Nawazuddin Siddiqui revealed that his iconic character Faisal Khan was inspired not by Hollywood gangster films but by influential men in his own village. The actor recalled how director Anurag Kashyap simply told him the character was his to play. Nawazuddin said he briefly considered drawing from Marlon Brando and Al Pacino but instead observed zamindars who projected immense authority despite knowing little of the outside world. He revisited his village, spent time with their sons, and blended those nuances into his performance. The film remains a landmark in Indian cinema. ## Coverage - siasat.com Tags: 14th anniversary, Anurag Kashyap, Bollywood, Faisal Khan, Gangs of Wasseypur 2, Nawazuddin Siddiqui Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/nawazuddin-siddiqui-on-playing-faisal-khan-in-gangs-of-wasseypur-2/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/nawazuddin-siddiqui-on-playing-faisal-khan-in-gangs-of-wasseypur-2/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.