What's making Nawazuddin Siddiqui beam with joy?

The positive response to the teaser of Salman Khan-starrer “Bajrangi Bhaijaan” has given Nawazuddin Siddiqui, who essays role of a Pakistani journalist in the film, a reason to smile. The actor says he is “thrilled and overjoyed” by the appreciation post the launch.

"I love the teaser which is a complete entertainer in itself. I am thrilled and overjoyed at the audience reaction", Nawazuddin, 41, said in a statement. 

The teaser gave a sneak peak of the storyline, which revolves around a young Pakistani girl who is mute and is lost in India. And Nawazuddin features in the teaser in one scene, but it has left an lasting impression on his near ones. 

The “Gangs of Wasseypur” star has been inundated with calls from family and friends telling him that they are eager to watch him in a different role in the film, read a statement. 

Directed by Kabir Khan, the film also stars Kareena Kapoor Khan and will hit the screens on Eid this year. 

Meanwhile, the first song of the film titled "le le le" will be released with Zoya Akhtar's directorial “Dil Dhadakne Do” on June 5.