Nawaz to be honoured at the South-Asian film festival in Chicago : Bollywood News

Nawazuddin Siddiqui is no stranger to honours and recognition. He now leaves for the US to be honoured on September 16, at the Chicago South Asian Film Festival.

Speaking shyly of the honour, Nawaz says, "I am being honoured for 'Outstanding Achievement' at the South Asian Film Festival, and that's something I am quite kicked about."

The Kick actor would then proceed to various other cities in the US including Los Angeles, New York and Washington to explore his bearings among the non-diaspora audience.

Says Nawaz, "Awards and recognition still mean a lot to me. It isn't as if I've become jaded about awards. But yes, there is a genuine space problem regarding the awards. I hardly have room for any more trophies in Mumbai. So I am sending my trophies to my native home Budhana in Uttar Pradesh."

So who's dressing up Nawaz for his distinguished Chicago appearance?

"I am still very shy about taking up these offers from very generous designers. I'll probably pick up a suit from a readymade rack and wear it. I am not into looking groomed as yet. Maybe someday."