Nawazuddin Siddiqui

Nawazuddin Siddiqui

Nawazuddin Siddiqui is an Indian actor who has primarily worked in Hindi-language films. He has received numerous accolades, including a National Film Award, an Asian Film Award, and two Filmfare Awards.

Siddiqui was born in Budhana, Uttar Pradesh, India, on May 19, 1974. He completed his schooling from a local government school and then moved to Delhi to pursue a degree in science. However, he dropped out of college after a year and moved to Mumbai to pursue a career in acting.

Siddiqui made his acting debut in a small role in the 1999 film Sarfarosh. He then went on to appear in several other small roles in films and television shows before landing his breakthrough role in the 2007 film Black Friday. His performance in the film earned him critical acclaim and a nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor.

Siddiqui has since starred in a number of critically and commercially successful films, including Peepli Live (2010), Gangs of Wasseypur (2012), The Lunchbox (2013), Bajrangi Bhaijaan (2015), Raman Raghav 2.0 (2016), and Sacred Games (2018). He has also won several awards for his performances, including the National Film Award for Best Actor for his role in the 2017 film Raman Raghav 2.0.

Siddiqui is known for his versatility and his ability to portray a wide range of characters. He is often praised for his natural acting style and his ability to connect with audiences. He is one of the most popular and respected actors in India today.

Personal life

Siddiqui is married to Anjali Siddiqui. The couple has a daughter, Shora Siddiqui.

Filmography

• Sarfarosh (1999)
• Black Friday (2007)
• Peepli Live (2010)
• Gangs of Wasseypur (2012)
• The Lunchbox (2013)
• Badlapur (2015)
• Bajrangi Bhaijaan (2015)
• Raman Raghav 2.0 (2016)
• Sacred Games (2018)
• Manto (2018)
• Photograph (2019)
• Ghoomketu (2020)
• Serious Men (2020)
• Raat Akeli Hai (2020)
• Ludo (2020)
• Heropanti 2 (2022)
• Noorani Chehra (2022)
• Adbhut (2022)
• Bole Chudiyan (2022)

Awards and nominations

• National Film Award for Best Actor (2017)
• Asian Film Award for Best Actor (2017)
• Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor (2010, 2013)
• Filmfare Award for Best Actor (2018)
• Zee Cine Award for Best Actor (2018)
• Screen Award for Best Actor (2018)
• International Indian Film Academy Award for Best Actor (2018)
• Asia Pacific Screen Award for Best Actor (2018)