Nawazuddin Siddiqui hints at Bollywood's colour bias, in a tweet referring to 'fair and handsome' leads

Bollywood actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui has shared a cryptic message about the discrimination he has faced in the Hindi film industry over appearance. Taking to Twitter on Monday night, Nawazuddin, whose performance has been lauded by critics and audience alike, wrote: “Thank you for making me realise that I cannot be paired along with the fair and handsome because I am dark and not good looking.” The Manjhi: The Mountain Man actor added: “But I never focus on that.”

Thank U 4 making me realise dat I cannot b paired along wid d fair & handsome bcz I m dark & not good looking, but I never focus on that.

— Nawazuddin Siddiqui (@Nawazuddin_S) July 17, 2017

Just last year, Nawazuddin said, “I think there is no racism in this film industry. They are only in need of talent though it takes time, if you are talented you will get your due. I am thankful to be part of this industry,” as quoted by Indian Express. [caption id=“attachment_3037190” align=“alignleft” width=“380”]  File photo of Nawazuddin Siddiqui. News18[/caption] However, the 43-year-old actor’s message is unclear as to who he was referring to. On the acting front, Nawazuddin is gearing up for the release of his upcoming film Munna Michael. The film directed by Sabbir Khan is set to release on 21 July. Munna Michael also stars Tiger Shroff and debutante Nidhhi Agerwal. It is based on the story of Munna, a street boy from Teen Batti slum locality of Mumbai. He loves dancing and grows up idolising Michael Jackson, the King of Pop. Nawazuddin was last seen in the Sridevi starrer Mom and will also be feature in Babumoshai Bandookbaaz, which is slated to release on August 25. (With inputs from IANS)