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Nawazuddin Siddiqui
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- Born 19 May 1974
- Place of Birth Budhana
- Occupation Actor
- Mother Mehroonisa Siddiqui
- Spouse Anjana Kishor Pandey (2009“Â2023)
- Education Bhartendu Academy Of Dramatic Arts, Gurukul Kangri University, National School Of Drama
- Years active 1999-present
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- Gangs Of Wasseypur
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ABOUT Nawazuddin Siddiqui
Nawazuddin Siddiqui: A Career Defined by Versatility and Depth Nawazuddin Siddiqui, born May 19, 1974, stands as a prominent figure in Hindi cinema, celebrated for his remarkable range and nuanced portrayals. His accolades include a National Film Award, an IIFA Award, and two Filmfare Awards, alongside an International Emmy nomination. Siddiqui's journey began with minor roles in films like Sarfarosh (1999) and Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. (2003). He rose to prominence with Anurag Kashyap's Black Friday (2004) and the critically acclaimed Gangs of Wasseypur duology (2012). His supporting roles in The Lunchbox (2013), Kick (2014), and Bajrangi Bhaijaan (2015) further solidified his position. Subsequently, Siddiqui delivered critically acclaimed performances in Raman Raghav 2.0 (2016), Raees (2017), Mom (2017), and Manto (2018). His foray into television saw him star in the Emmy-nominated series Sacred Games (2018-2019) and the British series McMafia (2018). His recent work continues to showcase his commitment to diverse and challenging roles. While specific details of recent projects are not readily available, his career trajectory suggests a continued focus on impactful performances across film and television. His ability to seamlessly inhabit characters across genres, from intense dramas to commercially successful films, remains a hallmark of his career.
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NAWAZUDDIN SIDDIQUI NEWS
‘For 10 years I thought I was unlucky, cried on roads’: Nawazuddin Siddiqui recalls surviving on Parle-G
May 02, 2026 5:33 pm
Nawazuddin Siddiqui recalls years of rejection, self-doubt and hardship, revealing how he felt “unlucky” for a decade, broke down on the streets, and survived on Parle-G during his struggle days.
'I became Ashwatthama': Nawazuddin Siddiqui recalls NSD Holi when bhaang made him believe he was immortal
May 01, 2026 8:20 pm
But the episode didn’t end there. The haze lasted for another three hours, during which he became convinced that stepping outside a drawn circle would ruin his career forever.
After Karan Johar, Nawazuddin Siddiqui questions Bollywood's dependence on paid PR
April 28, 2026 8:02 am
Nawazuddin Siddiqui echoes Karan Johar's concern that paid PR is on an overdrive, but also questions the audience for not being able to distinguish between the truth and the manufactured reality.
Racism is Bollywood's biggest issue, accepts Nawazuddin Siddiqui: 'Films written for fair-skinned'
April 27, 2026 1:35 pm
Veteran actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui recently opened up about facing racism in the Bollywood industry. He also mentioned that he has never found anyone more beautiful than the late actress Smita Patil.
Nawazuddin Siddiqui reveals daughter Shora, 16, ‘destroyed’ his confidence: 'She criticises my dance'
April 27, 2026 11:05 am
Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui recently revealed that his daughter Shora asks him not to dance, because of his poor dancing skills.
Akshaye Khanna is the reason women rejected me, recalled Nawazuddin Siddiqui: 'He had a weird hold on women'
January 02, 2026 2:56 pm
During the press run for their movie Mom, Nawazuddin Siddiqui recited an interesting anecdote from his dating days involving Akshaye Khanna.
Raat Akeli Hai The Bansal Murders is an anatomy of a country rather than just a crime
December 28, 2025 10:15 am
With the second installment of Raat Akeli Hai, Honey Trehan and screenwriter Smita Singh have once again used the scaffolding of a whodunit to investigate the fault lines within our country.
Nawazuddin Siddiqui says indie cinema's isolation is 'dangerous': 'All We Imagine As Light was wiped out of theatres in 4 days'
December 30, 2025 8:52 am
In an exclusive interview, Nawazuddin Siddiqui discusses rarely repeating a character in Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders, working with powerhouses like Revathy and Deepti Naval, and the "dangerous" state of independent cinema today.
Raat Akeli Hai The Bansal Murders movie review: More gore, less grip in Nawazuddin Siddiqui's second coming as small-town cop
December 19, 2025 4:30 pm
Raat Akeli Hai The Bansal Murders movie review: The best written character remains Nawazuddin Siddiqui's Jatil, still moving his mouth in the way he did in the first film, as the moral centre of the film.
Nawazuddin Siddiqui on his tiff with Irrfan Khan on Lunchbox set: 'We couldn't afford to...'
December 11, 2025 2:58 pm
Nawazuddin Siddiqui spoke about his relationship with Irrfan Khan across the many films where they collaborated.
NAWAZUDDIN SIDDIQUI VIDEOS
Creator X Creator: Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Sejal Shah discuss Costao, biopics, friendships in the film industry
May 13, 2025 5:19 pm
Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui and director Sejal Shah talk about their experience filming Costao, share thoughts on biopics in Bollywood, reflect on friendships within the industry, and much more.
Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Amrita Rao share their slam book secrets
June 22, 2020 6:04 pm
What does Nawazuddin Siddiqui consider as his first big achievement? What will Amrita Rao do if she becomes the President of India? Find out their answers here.
Thackeray presents all facets of Bal Thackeray: Nawazuddin Siddiqui
June 22, 2020 6:04 pm
Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Amrita Rao talk about their upcoming film Thackeray. The biopic on Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray will hit screens on January 25.
Trailer Launch - Thackeray
June 22, 2020 6:07 pm
2019 will see the release of the much-awaited biopic on the late Shiv Sena chief Balasaheb Thackeray. The film is written by Abhijit Panse and produced by journalist & Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut. Nawazuddin Siddiqui will play the titular role.
Nawazuddin Siddiqui Charged Only Rs 1 for Manto
June 22, 2020 6:15 pm
Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Nandita Das and Rasika Dugal talk about Manto, which is a biopic on writer Saadat Hasan Manto. The movie also stars Rishi Kapoor, Javed Akhtar, Ranvir Shorey, Divya Dutta, Paresh Rawal and Gurdas Maan among others.
What's 'sacred' about Sacred Games?
June 22, 2020 6:23 pm
The team of Sacred Games including Anurag Kashyap, Vikramaditya Motwane, Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Radhika Apte, in a fun chat, told us stories from the sets of the Netflix show and how adapting a book was different from directing a film.
Sacred Games | Cast Reveals What's 'Sacred' About the New Netflix Original Series | Saif Ali Khan
June 22, 2020 6:23 pm
The team of Sacred Games shares stories from the sets of the Netflix show. In an exclusive interview, directors Anurag Kashyap and Vikramaditya Motwane, and actors Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Radhika Apte give us an insight into their real-life chemistry
5 Reasons To Watch Tiger Shroff And Nawazuddin Siddiqui Starrer Munna Michael
June 22, 2020 6:57 pm
Nawazuddin Siddiqui On Working In Raees: Was Nervous To Shoot With Shah Rukh Khan
June 22, 2020 7:18 pm
All About 'Manjhi' - Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Radhika Apte, Director Ketan Mehta On Their Movie
August 21, 2015 5:12 pm
