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Time of India
27-06-2025
- Time of India
Man on Ganga bank asked for name, assaulted after revealing identity
Haridwar: A 25-year-old e-rickshaw driver was allegedly attacked near the banks of the Ganga in Haridwar district on Thursday night after a group of unidentified men asked his name and turned violent upon learning his identity. Police said a group of around 10–12 men assaulted Moheb with hockey sticks, leaving him with serious injuries to the head and body. The incident occurred near Gurukul Kangri University when Moheb, a resident of Jwalapur town in the district, was sitting with friends. Moheb, who sports a beard, was admitted to a local nursing home in Kankhal and discharged on Friday. Subsequently, a case was registered at Kankhal police station under sections 115(2) (voluntarily causing hurt), 191(2) and 191(3) (rioting), and 352 (breach of peace) of the BNS. Moheb's father, Mujeeb, said, "They got angry when they found out he was Muslim. They used abusive language and kept asking how he dared to come and sit there. They beat him with hockey sticks. Moheb did not know the attackers. His friends managed to escape and returned about an hour with police, who then admitted him to the hospital." SP (city) Pankaj Gairola said, "We are trying to identify the accused and are in touch with the victim's family. Investigation is underway, and stern action will be taken."
Pink Villa
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Meet actor who coached Kamal Haasan, worked with Salman Khan, faced backlash over memoir, dated Panchayat star and now owns lavish bungalow in Mumbai
'Jab tak todega nahi, tab tak chhodega nahi,' is one iconic line that will instantly reveal who we are talking about today. Guessed it? Yes, it is none other than the supremely talented Nawazuddin Siddiqui. Let's take a deep dive into his personal and professional lives. Born to a zamindari Muslim family on May 19, 1974, in Budhana (Uttar Pradesh), Nawazuddin Siddiqui is the eldest of 8 siblings. He spent most of his childhood in Uttarakhand and graduated from Gurukul Kangri University in Haridwar with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry degree. How Nawazuddin Siddiqui found his love for acting Before finding his love for cinema, Siddiqui worked as a chemist in Vadodara (Gujarat). However, he was never content with his job. After a year of restlessness, he left and came to Delhi for a new job. Once, while watching a play, he couldn't help but instantly be drawn to acting. And that was the 'life-changing' moment for him when he thought of trying acting. Further, he learned about the National School of Drama (NSD), an institution for actors and started preparing to secure his admission. Nawazuddin Siddiqui's 12 years of struggle: From Watchman to Watch Me The real struggle began when he decided to go to Mumbai with an aspiration to work in the film industry. He debuted with a blink-and-you-will-miss-it role in Aamir Khan's Sarfarosh, worked in RGV's Shool and Sanjay Dutt's Munna Bhai MBBS for a negligible screen time, but paved the path to success. He kept on struggling for over a decade and did everything to survive in the city. Among his several odd jobs, he even sold coriander on the streets and worked as a watchman. During his struggling days, Nawazuddin used to give acting lessons. He was the Hindi dialogue coach for Kamal Haasan's movie Abhay. Further, he also trained Ranveer Singh for his debut movie, Band Baaja Baraat. Nawazuddin Siddiqui's acting career flourished with Gangs Of Wasseypur The actor further worked in Black Friday, Dev D, Peepli Live, Kahaani, and Paan Singh Tomar. But, it was Sujoy Ghosh's Kahaani that got him some recognition. His first breakthrough came with Gangs Of Wasseypur 2 (2012). And since then, he never looked back! The actor became so popular that he went on to work with all the big names of the industry- Salman Khan (Kick, Bajrangi Bhaijaan), Shah Rukh Khan (Raees), Aamir Khan (Talaash: The Answer Lies Within), Amitabh Bachchan (Te3n), Rajinikanth (Petta) and more. Nawaz shined as an actor in almost all movies, but his camaraderie with director Anurag Kashyap has a separate fan base. The two delivered some great movies together—Black Friday, Gangs of Wasseypur, Raman Raghav 2.0, and a web series titled Sacred Games. Nawazuddin Siddiqui controversy: Faced backlash over memoir, dated Panchayat actress When the actor was shooting for Manto, Nawazuddin Siddiqui thought of bringing his own memoir to the world. However, his truthfulness and honesty didn't sit well with a section of the readers, and he faced backlash over mentions of some names and personal details in the book. In the same memoir, he also mentioned dating Sunita Rajwar (Kranti Devi of Panchayat) and underlined how she broke up with him over his status and poor economic conditions. Reportedly, Sunita backfired at him and even sent him a Rs 2 crore defamation notice. After a lot of fiasco, Nawazuddin had to withdraw his memoir. Nawazuddin Siddiqui's bungalow in Mumbai and the work front Last seen in Castao, Nawaz owns a big bungalow in Mumbai. The actor spent three years building his dream mansion. He named it 'Nawab' after his father. On the work front, Nawazuddin Siddiqui will be next seen in Thama. Reportedly, he is playing the negative lead opposite Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna in the movie. Apart from Thama, the actor has Sangeen and Raat Akeli Hai 2 in the pipeline. Stay tuned to Pinkvilla for more!
India.com
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet actor who did C-grade films, worked with Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan, has net worth of Rs...
Bollywood has been a place where actors and actresses need to be on their toes always. From grabbing the right opportunity to fitting into a role perfectly like a jigsaw puzzle, one needs to be prepared. Today, we are going to discuss an actor who, with his grit and determination, made his way into the Bollywood industry. There was a time when he worked in C-grade films, but today, he is counted among the most talented actors in the industry. This person was initially underestimated a lot, but then he changed the tide and became a top actor in the industry. People overlooked him for his dark complexion and height, but he proved everyone wrong. From movies to series, this actor has his 'dabdaba' among the audience. We are talking about none other than Nawazuddin Siddiqui. Born in Budhana, Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, Nawazuddin completed his studies from Gurukul Kangri University, Haridwar. To earn his bread and butter, he went to Vadodara and became a chemist. However, Nawaz knew that his passion lay in acting. Hence, he came to Delhi and learned the nuances of acting by enrolling in the National School of Drama (NSD), and then came to Mumbai in search of work. Nawazuddin Siddiqui kept doing small roles for years. During this time, he also did C-grade films. On Kapil Sharma's show, the actor had said, 'Nobody even knows about half of the films. There were many C-grade films, they were being made at that time, so I used to work in them too.' Nawazuddin Siddiqui's 'big break' in Bollywood came when he featured in Anurag Kashyap's Gangs of Wasseypur – Part 2 in 2012. His portrayal of Faizal Khan received widespread praise. Since then, he never looked back. Nawazuddin Siddiqui, who started his career in Bollywood with a small role in Aamir Khan's film Sarfarosh, has appeared in many great films including Gangs of Wasseypur, Badlapur, Bajrangi Bhaijaan, Kahaani and Raees. Today, he leads a luxurious life and lives in a home worth Rs 12 crore. Talking about the actor's net worth, according to media reports, his total assets are Rs 160 crore.
