Friday, June 26, 2026
ADVT 
Bollywood

Working With James Watkins Was Overwhelming: Nawazuddin

IANS, 25 Dec, 2016 09:32 PM
    Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui says it was an "overwhelming experience" for him to work with director James Watkins for the drama series "McMafia".
     
    Nawazuddin on Saturday shared a photograph of himself along with Watkins, who has previously helmed films like "The Woman in Black". 
     
    "It was an overwhelming experience working with James Watkins (director) and Hossein Amini (writer) for 'McMafia'. The excitement continues to Croatia," Nawazuddin captioned the image.
     
    The drama series, which stars James Norton, is set in the international world of organised crime. 
     
    Co-produced by AMC, BBC and Cuba Pictures, in association with Twickenham Studios, "McMafia" is created and written by Oscar-nominated screenwriter and film director Hossein Amini and Watkins, who will be directing all eight episodes, reports deadline.com.
     
    The series is inspired by Misha Glenny's 2008 best-selling book of the same name. 
     
    On the Bolywood front, Nawazuddin is gearing up for the release of his forthcoming film "Raees" starring superstar Shah Rukh Khan.
     
    Directed by Rahul Dholakia, "Raees" will be hitting the screens in January 25 along with Hrithik Roshan starrer "Kaabil".

    MORE Bollywood ARTICLES

    Nobody Is Smarter Than Me: Shah Rukh Khan

    Nobody Is Smarter Than Me: Shah Rukh Khan
    Superstar Shah Rukh Khan, who in over 25 years of his career, has mastered the tricks of the trade in Bollywood, says nobody is "smarter" than him.

    Nobody Is Smarter Than Me: Shah Rukh Khan

    I Knew I Was Innocent: Pratyusha Banerjee's Boyfriend Rahul Raj Singh

    The Supreme Court has confirmed the bail of Rahul Raj Singh, accused of abetting the suicide of "Balika Vadhu" star and his girlfriend Pratyusha Banerjee and he is ready to put up a brave fight to prove his innocence.

    I Knew I Was Innocent: Pratyusha Banerjee's Boyfriend Rahul Raj Singh

    Content Is King, Solo Films Or Multi-Starrers Don't Matter: Fawad Khan

    Content Is King, Solo Films Or Multi-Starrers Don't Matter: Fawad Khan
    The actor says he picks projects based on content, as he finds choosing between solo or multi-starrers a "primitive concept".

    Content Is King, Solo Films Or Multi-Starrers Don't Matter: Fawad Khan

    Salman, Anushka to head to Budapest for 'Sultan'

    Budapest was chosen for it’s relevance to the film’s plot. It is also known as the wrestling capital of Europe. 

    Salman, Anushka to head to Budapest for 'Sultan'

    What Made Madhuri Chase Aamir With Hockey Stick?

    What Made Madhuri Chase Aamir With Hockey Stick?
    Actress Madhuri Dixit Nene says that she once chased superstar Aamir Khan with a hockey stick for playing a prank on her on the sets of the 1990 hit film "Dil".

    What Made Madhuri Chase Aamir With Hockey Stick?

    Working With Jackie Chan Life-changing Experience: Sonu Sood

    Working With Jackie Chan Life-changing Experience: Sonu Sood
    Actor Sonu Sood, who has worked with international superstar Jackie Chan in the film "Kung Fu Yoga", says he got to learn a lot from him and that it was a life-changing experience.

    Working With Jackie Chan Life-changing Experience: Sonu Sood