Nawazuddin Siddiqui known for his honest and straightforward nature recently opened up about his bond with the late actor Irrfan Khan. Over the years many rumours suggested that the two actors had issues while working together. But Nawazuddin has now made it clear that there was never any rift between them. Instead he shared that his relationship with Irrfan was built on deep respect support and brotherhood. Nawazuddin dismisses rumours of conflict During a recent conversation Nawazuddin addressed the long-standing speculation about tension between him and Irrfan. He firmly denied it stating that the stories floating around had no truth to them. When asked about the “rumours of a tiff” he said “That was just the news. I don’t think everything reported in the news is the truth. Our film couldn’t afford this. We were making the film in a very tight budget so we couldn’t spend time on such useless things.” A bond built on respect and brotherhood Nawazuddin went on to speak from the heart as he recalled his long association with Irrfan Khan. He shared how deeply he admired him not just as an actor but as a human being. Opening up about their personal bond he said Irrfan bhai was my senior and we shared a very long association. Even when he was preparing for his Hollywood films I would be with him all the time. Id read lines with him give him cues just so he could rehearse. His aashirvaad has always been there. I saw him as an older brother. Remembering Irrfan Khan’s legacy Irrfan Khan passed away in April 2020 after a long battle with cancer leaving behind an irreplaceable void in Indian cinema. His work passion and humility continue to inspire actors across the industry including Nawazuddin. As fans remember Irrfan’s brilliance Nawazuddin’s heartfelt clarification offers a comforting reminder of the warmth the late actor shared with his colleagues.