mid-day exclusive >>> Days after speculation surrounding Nawazuddin Siddiqui's casting in the upcoming Bal Thackeray biopic hit headlines, producer-writer Sanjay Raut confirmed the same to mid-day. The Member of Parliament and Sena spokesperson, who had worked with the late politician for over two decades, says, "Nawazuddin is a talented actor. If you look at his filmography, he is among the top five actors we have. He has done theatre, and knows how to get into the skin of a character."

Nawazuddin Siddiqui in the garb of Bal Thackeray