Nawazuddin Siddiqui hints at possibility of ‘Gangs of Wasseypur 3’
- Anurag Kashyap, the director of “Gangs of Wasseypur,” has denied rumors of a third installment.
- Nawazuddin Siddiqui, who plays Faizal Khan, denied the possibility and denied acting in the third installment.
- Nawazuddin is set to star in “Costao,” directed by Sejal Shah and produced by Vinod Bhanushali.
“Gangs of Wasseypur” (Parts 1 and 2) became a milestone in Indian cinema. Directed by Anurag Kashyap, the film series explored the gritty world of power, politics, and revenge, set in the heart of coal mafia-ridden Wasseypur. For years, fans have eagerly speculated whether the creators would ever make a third part, with numerous hints and rumors circulating online. Recently, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, who portrayed the iconic role of Faizal Khan, revealed the truth about the long-awaited potential third installment. He said, “Anurag won’t make it. Neither will I act in it.”
In a recent conversation with “Mid-Day”, Nawazuddin Siddiqui addressed the rumors about director Anurag Kashyap receiving offers to make a third edition of “Gangs of Wasseypur”. Nawazuddin responded quickly, stating that Anurag would not make the film, and he would not act in it either.
He mentioned that he frequently receives similar offers, with people even suggesting making a film solely focused on his character, Faizal Khan.
In another conversation with “The Lallantop”, Anurag Kashyap addressed the speculations about a potential third part of “Gangs of Wasseypur”, stating that he had no intention of creating a Wasseypur universe.
The creator dismissed the rumors, explaining that he wants to focus on telling different stories as a director. He noted that businessmen have a different perspective and that everything today is “being turned into a universe,” but he isn’t interested in following that trend.
He humorously added that he would only consider making “Wasseypur 3” if he had no other options, joking that he would announce the film to earn money for his treatment.
With stellar performances from actors like Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Manoj Bajpayee, and Richa Chadha, both Part 1 and Part 2 became instant hits, thanks to their raw storytelling, intense characters, and unforgettable dialogues.
Meanwhile, on the work front, Nawazuddin will next star in “Costao”. Sejal Shah directs the project, and Vinod Bhanushali produces it.
“Costao” draws inspiration from the life experiences of Mr. Costao Fernandes, a principled customs officer from Goa. The movie follows his daring solo mission in the 1990s, which successfully disrupted the largest gold smuggling attempt into India.
