Nawazuddin Siddiqui says he wants to stay away from controversies as they shift the focus of the audience from his work to personal life. The actor, who became a popular name post the success of 2012 film ‘Gangs of Wasseypur’s, got embroiled in a controversy in 2017 after the release of his autobiography ‘An Ordinary Life’. In his memoir, co-written by Rituparna Chatterjee, Siddiqui detailed his relationships and flings with former Miss India Niharika Singh and actor Sunita Rajwar allegedly without their consent. Recently the actor was asked about the sexual assault allegation against filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani, Nawazuddin Siddiqui maintained a no comment stance. “I just don’t want to talk about it. Why unnecessarily create controversy again,” he said.The 44-year-old actor said he is afraid of controversies and wants to concentrate on his work. “For me my career is important. After so many years of struggle, I am getting work, so I want to focus on it. I want to try and stay away from all this. Now whether I get affected or not, it is a personal thing.” Nawazuddin Siddiqui will be seen next in Thackeray, which releases this Friday. His upcoming projects are Motichoor Chaknachoor, Photograph and Roam Rome Mein. Published in Daily Times, January 22nd 2019.