1. When he delivered three acting masterpiece in one insane breakout year.
2. Especially in Gangs of Wasseypur 2, where he stole the show in every scene like it was NBD.
3. Seriously, every damn scene in that movie was pure gold.
4. And when he did a complete u-turn and made our hearts melt in The Lunchbox.
5. When he wasn't as famous as he is today, but still made an impression with a few seconds of screen time.
6. Seriously, it's like this guy was everywhere even when he wasn't EVERYWHERE.
7. When he pulled off the suit and tie with ridiculous panache on the cover of GQ.
8. When he had this to say about the people he works with.
Individually we are an drop but together we are an Ocean! Thanks to Sajibhai and Team #KICK for Stupendous success. @WardaNadiadwala
9. And when he didn't mince any words as to what awards and appreciation mean to him.
10. When he gave us a major awww moment with this cute story about his daughter.
11. When he proved how seriously he takes every opportunity by telling us what being able to do cinema means to him.
12. And when he wasn't afraid to talk about his humble beginnings, thus becoming an inspiration for actors in this cut-throat industry.
13. When he starred in a Salman Khan movie and STILL made it all about him with his diabolical laughter.
14. When he made our guts wrench even when he went super indie.
15. And finally, when he explained the power of an actor in today's society.
Never stop being a boss, Nawaz.
This industry needs more authentic actors like you.
