"Each thing takes time. My family doesn't belong to the film industry, so it has taken me time to prove myself and get recognition. It has taken me a little longer to get recognition. Many take five to six years, but in my case it has taken 10-12 years. But I believe you are never late," Nawazuddin told IANS.

"Earlier, my work was noticed by only by few people. And as I said, it takes time to get good roles. Now I have nine films lined up to release. Earlier, I used to get work once in a year or two and at times I hardly had any scenes in films. Now, I believe, each kind of cinema has got a space at the box office," he added.