Nawazuddin Siddiqui shuts down 'Lunchbox' rift rumors with Irrfan Khan

Entertainment Dec 11, 2025

Nawazuddin Siddiqui has set the record straight about his relationship with the late Irrfan Khan during their time on The Lunchbox.
He dismissed the rumors of a fallout as "just news," and suggested they were exaggerated or manufactured by the media, explaining that the film's tight budget and schedule left no space for drama or personal clashes.

A bond built on respect

Siddiqui described Khan as an elder brother and mentor, saying their connection goes back to their National School of Drama days.
He highlighted how they worked together on films like New York and Paan Singh Tomar, emphasizing that their relationship was all about mutual respect and creative teamwork—not rivalry.