Nawazuddin Siddiqui's Kick Laugh Was Actually Inspired By Another Bollywood Star

Okay, so that absolutely chilling laugh from Kick? The one that still lives rent-free in your head? Turns out Nawazuddin Siddiqui didn’t just pull it out of thin air. According to reports doing the rounds in Indian media, the actor recently opened up about how he crafted the spine-tingling performance of Shiv Gajra by borrowing inspiration from another Bollywood name.

The whole package was iconic, right? From the signature tongue click to that high-pitched cackle, Nawazuddin brought serious psychological edge to the villain. But here’s the tea: that signature laugh apparently has roots in another actor’s playbook. Industry chatter suggests the actor was thoughtful about every detail to make the character as twisted and memorable as possible.

Nawazuddin’s been on a tear ever since Gangs of Wasseypur made him a household name, and roles like this one in Kick showcase exactly why audiences can’t look away when he’s on screen. We’re getting all the juicy behind-the-scenes details, so stay locked.

Our sources are digging for more intel on this one.