Mumbai, Aug. 8 -- As Gangs of Wasseypur 2 completes 14 years of its theatrical release on August 8, one character that continues to enjoy a cult following is Nawazuddin Siddiqui's unforgettable Faisal Khan. From his quirky mannerisms and memorable dialogues to his quiet intensity, Faisal has gone on to become one of the most iconic characters in modern Indian cinema.

Interestingly, Nawazuddin says the inspiration behind the role did not come from legendary Hollywood gangster films alone. It, in fact, came from the people he had grown up watching in his own village.

Recalling how filmmaker Anurag Kashyap first approached him for the role, Nawazuddin shared, "When Anurag Kashyap sent me the script, he simply said, 'This is the character I...