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Nawazuddin Siddiqui is an Indian actor, known for his works in Hindi cinema. He is a former student of the National School of Dramatic Art. Siddiqui has appeared in four major films, winning the title of Groundbreaking Talent at the 2012 GQ Men of the Year Awards. Siddiqui’s feature debut was alongside director Prashant Bhargava in Patang (2012), which premiered at the Festival. from the 2012 Berlin film, for which Nawazuddin Siddiqui was awarded the Thumbsup Trophy by film critic Roger Ebert. He also gained international recognition for his work alongside director Anurag Kashyap in Black Friday (2007), the Gangs of Wasseypur duology (2012) and Raman Raghav 2.0.
Siddiqui was born on May 19, 1974 in Budhana, a small town and tehsil in Muzaffarnagar district, Uttar Pradesh, India, to a Zamindari Muslim family of Lambardars. He is the oldest of his eight siblings and spent most of his youth in Uttarakhand.
He obtained a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Gurukul Kangri Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar. Subsequently, he worked as a chemist in Vadodara for a year, before moving to Delhi in search of a new job. Once in Delhi, he was immediately drawn to the theater after watching a play. In an effort to gain admission to the National School of Drama (NSD) in New Delhi, he performed in over ten plays with a group of friends, including one in Dehradun, to fulfill one of the criteria for admission.
Siddiqui lives in Mumbai with his younger brother, Shamas Nawab Siddiqui, who is a director. Nawazuddin is married to Aaliya and they have a daughter, Shora, and a son, Yaani, born on the actor’s 41st birthday. On May 19, 2020, his wife Aaliya revealed in an interview with The Indian Express newspaper that she had sent a legal notice seeking divorce to end their 11 years of marriage and revert to her original name Anjana Kishor Pandey.
Despite being very busy filming, Siddiqui continues to take the time to farm in his hometown of Uttar Pradesh. It aims to educate farmers on the new techniques available and how they can best help them. He also implemented new irrigation techniques in Budhana, which has helped the farmers immensely.
| Nawazuddin Siddiqui Biodata and Biography | |
| Name | Nawazuddin Siddiqui |
| Nick-name | Nowaz |
| Sex | Male |
| Date Of Birth | 19 May 1974 |
| Age | 48 Years (as in 2022) |
| Profession / Occupation | Actor (Hindi, Tamil) |
| Mother Tongue | Hindi |
| Religion | Muslim |
| Nation | Indian |
| Caste | Sunni |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
| Height / Weight | 5′ 6” / 65kg |
| First Movie | Sarfarosh (1999, Hindi) |
| First Debut Movie | Sarfarosh (1999, Hindi) Petta (2019, Tamil) |
| Money Factor | 1 Crores/film, Net Worth: USD $ 20 Million approx |
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| Nawazuddin Siddiqui Family and Relatives | |
| Father | Late Nawabuddin Siddiqui (Farmer) |
| Mother | Mehroonisa Siddiqui |
| Brothers | Shamas Nawab Siddiqui, Ayazuddin Siddiqui and 5 more |
| Sisters | Syama Tamshi Siddiqui, (Dead), and 1 More |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Wife | Aaliya Siddiqui (Anjali Kishor Pandey) |
| Daughters | Shora Siddiqui |
| Sons | Yaani Siddiqui |
| Girlfriends/ Affairs | Sunita Rajwar (Actress) Niharika Singh (Actress) Anjali Kishor Pandey |
| Nawazuddin Siddiqui Height, Weight and Body Measurements | |
| Height in Centimetres | 168 cm |
| Height in Meters | 1.68 m |
| Height in Feet Inches | 5′ 6” |
| Weight | 65kg |
| Body Measurement | 38-30-12 |
| Chest Size | 38 inches |
| Waist Size | 30 inches |
| Biceps Size | 12 inches |
| Eye Colour | Dark Brown |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Nawazuddin Siddiqui Favorites | |
| Favorite Colour | Black |
| Favorite Actor | Amitabh Bachchan, Ashish Vidyarthi |
| Favorite Actress | Sridevi |
| Favorite Food | Non-Vegetarian |
| Hobbies | Flying Kites, Watching Films, Farming |
| Favirote Director | Not Known |
| Favirote Musician | Bryan Adams |
| Favorite Movies | Vittorio De Sica’s The Bicycle Thief (1948) |
| Favorite Car Collections | Ford Ikon, Ford Endeavor (SUV) |
| Favorite Destination | Jaisalmer, Rajasthan |
| Nawazuddin Siddiqui Education School and Colleges | |
| Education Qualification | Bachelor of Science in Chemistry |
| School | B.S.S. Inter College Budhana, Muzaffarnagar |
| College / University | Gurukul Kangri University, Haridwar, Uttarakand |
| Others | The National School of Drama (NSD), New Delhi |
| Nawazuddin Siddiqui Residence and Contact Address | |
| Birth Place | Budhana, Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Home Town | Budhana, Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Present Residence | Versova, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| House Address | A 3-bedroom sea-facing apartment in Versova, Mumbai |
| Phone No / Mobile No | Not Known |
| Email ID | Not Known |
| Website | Not Known |
| Nawazuddin Siddiqui Awards, Honours, Achievements | |
| National Film Award | 2012: Special Jury Award/Special Mention for Gangs of Talaash: The Answer Lies Within, Kahaani, Gangs of Wasseypur, Dekh Indian Circus |
| Film fare Award | 2013: Best Supporting Actor for The Lunchbox |
| Asian Film Award | 2012: Best Supporting Actor for Talaash: The Answer Lies Within |
| Zee Cine Awards | 2012: Best Supporting Actor for Talaash: The Answer Lies Within 2015: Best Actor in a Comic Role for Bajrangi Bhaijaan 2015: Best Performance in a Negative Role for Badlapur |
| Asia Pacific Screen Awards | 2016: Best Performance Actor for Raman Raghav 2.0 2018: Best Performance Actor for Manto |
| Asia Pacific Film Festival | 2013: Best Supporting Actor for The Lunchbox |
| New York Film Festival | 2013: Best Actor for The Lunchbox |
| Screen Awards | 2012: Best Supporting Actor for Talaash: The Answer Lies Within |
| Lions Gold Awards | 2012: Favourite Actor for Gangs of Wasseypur |
| Renault Star Guild Awards | 2013: Best Supporting Actor for The Lunchbox |
| IIFA Awards | 2018 Best Performance in a Supporting Role for Mom |
| GQ Men of the Year Awards | 2012: Breakthrough Talent for the Year 2018: Best Performance in a Supporting Role for Mom |
| IReel Awards | 2018: Best Actor (Drama)for Sacred Games |
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