'Mera Jee Jala…': When Nawazuddin Siddiqui bought his daughter a Rs 2.5 Lakh Bag, Despite Calling It a Waste of Money
Nawazuddin Siddiqui, known for his grounded nature, recently shared an amusing anecdote about his daughter's expensive taste. He recounted a shopping trip in Dubai where his daughter picked out a handbag costing a staggering Rs 2.5 lakh, leaving him surprised. Despite his reservations about the extravagance, Nawazuddin, like a doting father, ultimately purchased the bag for her.
In an industry known for its glitz and glamour, actor
Nawazuddin Siddiqui
has always stood apart — not just for his stellar performances, but also for his grounded, no-frills personality. Known for his humble beginnings and candid honesty, Nawazuddin recently shared a moment that struck a chord with many parents navigating the generational divide between simplicity and luxury.
In a candid interaction with Curly Tales, the Sacred Games actor spoke about a personal incident involving his daughter that left him both amused and exasperated. 'My daughter Shora lives in DUbai. One day, she told me she wanted to buy a bag. I thought — how expensive could it be? Maybe Rs 15,000–Rs 20,000. These days, everything is expensive,' Nawaz recounted.
But what followed was a classic generational clash of expectations.
The actor, who comes from modest beginnings in a small Uttar Pradesh village, accompanied his daughter to a mall in Dubai. Inside a luxury store, she picked up a bag of her choice. 'I was okay till then. But when I asked for the price — it was Rs 2.5 lakh. Mera itna jee jala…,' Nawaz said with a wry smile.
For Nawazuddin, who grew up in a time and environment where bags ranging from Rs 500- Rs 600 to Rs 2000-Rs 300 the idea of spending a quarter of a million rupees on a handbag felt like an unimaginable extravagance. Yet, like many doting fathers, he gave in. 'It's a waste of money, actually. But I bought it for her,' he admitted.
Nawaz would be next seen in
Dinesh Vijan
backed Thama which will see him crossing swords with
Ayushmann Khurrana
,
Rashmika Mandanna
and
Paresh Rawal
. The film is slated to hit the theaters on Diwali and would be in all possibility clashing with
Kartik Aaryan
's yet to be titled film with Sreeleela- directed by
Anurag Basu
.
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