Brando, Robert De Niro inspired Nalneesh Neel's award-winning act

Actor Nalneesh Neel says he took inspiration from Hollywood legends Marlon Brando and Robert De Niro for his performance in Bhor, for which he recently received an award in the Best Actor In Negative Role category at the Caleidoscope Indian Film Festival in Boston.

"This is a Diwali gift for me. I received Best Actor in Negative Role at the Caleidoscope Indian Film Festival Boston. This is my first award, so it's a very special one for me," said the actor, who has featured in movies like "Gulabo Sitabo", "Chhichhore" and "Raees".

For "Bhor", directed by Kamakhya Narayan Singh, Nalneesh worked hard to get into character. He plays a man belonging to the poverty-stricken Musahar community.

"I got inspired from western actors like Marlon Brando in 'The Godfather' and Robert De Niro in 'Taxi Driver' for getting into the character," he said. (IANS)

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