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Deccan Herald
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Deccan Herald
Nawazuddin embraces FaceTime in NYIFF-winning film
Nawazuddin Siddiqui was very resistant initially about FaceTime, but by the end of the film, he had grown to like the iPhone's video call feature.
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!
Yahoo
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
New York Indian Film Festival: ‘Angammal' Takes Best Film; Robert DeNiro Stops By
EXCUSIVE: The New York Indian Film Festival has crowned its 2025 winners, including Vipin Radhakrishnan's Angammal, which won the Best Film prize. Set in a Tamil Nadu village, the movie sees a man struggling to accept his blouseless mother's traditional attire, leading to complications before his in-laws' visit More from Deadline Johnny Depp Says He Has "No Regrets" About Amber Heard Trial & Was A "Crash Test Dummy For #MeToo" '28 Years Later' Rages To $60M Global Bow; 'Elio' Misses Liftoff With $35M; 'How To Train Your Dragon' Flies To $358M & 'Lilo & Stitch' Tops $910M WW - International Box Office Olympic Champ Allyson Felix On Her Decision To Take On Nike Over Its Maternity Policies: "Terrifying And Uncomfortable" - Bentonville Film Festival Best Debut Film (in collaboration with Film Critics Circle of India) went to Humans In The Loop, directed by Aranya Sahay Best Director went to Rima Das for Village Rockstars 2, while the New York Women in Film & Television Excellence in Directing Award went to Shonali Bose (A Fly on the Wall) and Rima Das (Village Rockstars 2) Best Screenplay was awarded to Second Chance, written by Subhadra Mahaja, while Best Actor was scooped by Nawazuddin Siddiqui (I'm Not An Actor). Best Actress went to Sharmila Tagore (The Ancient). The Best Feature Documentary prize was scored by A Fly on the Wall, directed by Shonali Bose and Nilesh Maniyar. Best Short Documentary went to An Arrested Moment, dir. Dev Benega. Best Short Narrative was awarded to Thursday Special, directed by Varun Tandon. Late last week, New Yorker Robert DeNiro was among guests at the festival's Special Gala Premiere. Best of Deadline Sean 'Diddy' Combs Sex-Trafficking Trial Updates: Cassie Ventura's Testimony, $10M Hotel Settlement, Drugs, Violence, & The Feds A Full Timeline Of Blake Lively & Justin Baldoni's 'It Ends With Us' Feud In Court, Online & In The Media 'Poker Face' Season 2 Guest Stars: From Katie Holmes To Simon Hellberg
India.com
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Revisit Gangs of Wasseypur with these 7 Nawazuddin Siddiqui dialogues
It's been 13 years since Gangs of Wasseypur stormed Indian cinema with its gritty realism, unforgettable characters, and razor-sharp dialogues. At the heart of the saga was Nawazuddin Siddiqui's legendary performance as Faizal Khan, a reluctant heir who transforms into a feared gangster. His quiet intensity and perfectly timed delivery gave us some of the most iconic lines in Indian film history. Here's a look at 7 of his most memorable dialogues: 1. 'Baap ka badla lene ke liye, Faizal Khan ban gaya main.' – A declaration of transformation. This line marked the beginning of Faizal's journey from stoner to don. 2. 'Pehle cigarette peeta tha, ab ganja bhi peene laga hoon… Sardar Khan ka beta hoon.' – A darkly comic reminder of his legacy and inner turmoil, delivered with signature deadpan charm. 3. 'Tum log sirf maarte ho, hum log kehte hain aur maarte hain.' – A chilling flex of power and style, setting Faizal apart from his enemies. 4. 'Tum logon ko kya lagta hai, Sardar Khan ka beta kuch nahi karega?' – The underdog's roar. This line signaled that Faizal was no longer in anyone's shadow. 5. 'Duniya ko sabak sikhana hai… ke Faizal Khan zinda hai.' – Vengeance with swagger. A mic-drop moment that lingers long after the credits roll. 6. 'Zyada bolne wale mar jaate hain, chup rehne wale badla lete hain.' – A line that perfectly captures the philosophy of survival in Wasseypur. 7. 'Ghar mein sab mujhe nalayak samajhte hain… lekin asli game abhi shuru hoga.' – From overlooked to unstoppable — Faizal Khan's legacy, summed up. Nawazuddin Siddiqui didn't just play Faizal Khan. He became him and these lines are proof of that unforgettable transformation. On the workfront Nawazuddin Siddiqui will next be seen in I am not an actor, Raat Akeli Hai 2 and Indian adaptation of House
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.
