Nawazuddin Siddiqui
Actor

Nawazuddin Siddiqui

Active Bollywood Hindi Cinema OTT/Web Series Independent Cinema International Films
Based In Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Origin Budhana, Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, India
Years Active 1999 – Present
Overall Rating 4.7 /5
Fan Rating 9.8/10

Nawazuddin Siddiqui Biography

Nawazuddin Siddiqui Personal Information

  • Full Name: Nawazuddin Siddiqui
  • Profession: Actor
  • Date of Birth: 19 May 1974
  • Age: 52 Years (as of 2026)
  • Birthplace: Budhana, Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, India
  • Nationality: Indian
  • Religion: Islam
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus
  • Current Residence: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Physical Appearance

  • Height: Approximately 5 ft 6 in (168 cm)
  • Weight: Approximately 65 kg
  • Eye Color: Dark Brown
  • Hair Color: Black

Family

  • Father: Late Nawabuddin Siddiqui
  • Mother: Mehroonisa Siddiqui
  • Siblings: 7 (Nawazuddin is the eldest among 8 siblings)
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Wife: Aaliya Siddiqui
  • Children: 2 (One son and one daughter)

Education

  • Bachelor of Science (Chemistry) from Gurukul Kangri University, Haridwar
  • Studied Acting at the National School of Drama (NSD), New Delhi

Career Highlight

Year Film / Project Role Career Highlight
1999 Sarfarosh Terrorist / Informer Bollywood debut with a small role
2003 Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. Pickpocketer Gained visibility despite a brief appearance
2007 Black Friday Asgar Mukadam First critically acclaimed performance
2009 Firaaq Hanif Recognition in parallel cinema
2010 Peepli Live Rakesh Kapoor Featured in an internationally acclaimed film
2012 Kahaani IB Officer A. Khan Mainstream breakthrough
2012 Gangs of Wasseypur (Parts 1 & 2) Faizal Khan Career-defining role; became a leading actor
2012 Paan Singh Tomar Gopi Critical success
2013 The Lunchbox Shaikh International recognition
2014 Kick Shiv Gajra Commercial blockbuster success
2015 Bajrangi Bhaijaan Chand Nawab Widely appreciated supporting role
2015 Manjhi – The Mountain Man Dashrath Manjhi One of his most acclaimed lead performances
2016 Raman Raghav 2.0 Ramanna International critical acclaim
2017 Mom Daya Shankar Kapoor Strong supporting performance
2017 Babumoshai Bandookbaaz Babu Bihari Established image as a solo lead actor
2018 Sacred Games Ganesh Gaitonde Web-series breakthrough; global popularity
2018 Manto Saadat Hasan Manto Critically acclaimed biographical role
2019 Thackeray Bal Thackeray Portrayed a major political figure
2019 Photograph Rafi International film festival recognition
2020 Raat Akeli Hai Inspector Jatil Yadav Successful Netflix crime thriller
2020 Serious Men Ayyan Mani Won major awards and critical praise
2021 No Land’s Man Naveen / Sameer International collaboration
2023 Haddi Haddi Transformation-heavy performance praised by critics
2024 Rautu Ka Raaz Deepak Negi Returned as lead in a mystery thriller
2025 Costao Costao Fernandes Lead role in a biographical drama
2025 Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders Inspector Jatil Yadav Return to one of his most popular characters
2026 Section 108 D.C.P Vijay Khanna Upcoming crime thriller
2026 Noorani Chehra Brigadier Veerendra Chauhan Upcoming drama-comedy
2026 Sangeen D.C.P Dev Prasad Upcoming international project

Awards List

Year Award Category Award Name Film / Work Result
2012 National Film Awards Special Jury Award National Film Award Talaash, Kahaani, Gangs of Wasseypur, Dekh Indian Circus Won
2012 New York Indian Film Festival Best Actor Festival Award Dekh Indian Circus Won
2012 GQ Men of the Year Awards Breakthrough Personality of the Year GQ Award N/A Won
2013 Asian Film Awards Best Supporting Actor Asian Film Award Talaash Won
2013 Filmfare Awards Best Supporting Actor Filmfare Award Talaash Nominated
2013 IIFA Awards Best Supporting Actor IIFA Award Gangs of Wasseypur, Talaash Nominated
2013 Producers Guild Film Awards Best Actor in a Supporting Role Guild Award The Lunchbox Won
2013 Screen Awards Best Supporting Actor Screen Award Talaash Won
2013 Zee Cine Awards Best Supporting Actor – Male Zee Cine Award Talaash Won
2013 Stardust Awards Best Supporting Actor Stardust Award Kahaani Won
2013 Asia Pacific Film Festival Best Supporting Actor Festival Award The Lunchbox Won
2014 Filmfare Awards Best Supporting Actor Filmfare Award The Lunchbox Won
2014 IIFA Awards Best Supporting Actor IIFA Award The Lunchbox Nominated
2014 Zee Cine Awards Best Supporting Actor – Male Zee Cine Award The Lunchbox Nominated
2014 Chicago South Asian Film Festival Outstanding Achievement in Cinema Festival Honor N/A Won
2016 Filmfare Awards Best Supporting Actor Filmfare Award Badlapur Nominated
2016 IIFA Awards Best Performance in a Negative Role IIFA Awar

About Nawazuddin Siddiqui

Nawazuddin Siddiqui is an Indian actor known for his versatile performances in films and web series.
Faizal Khan in Gangs of Wasseypur.
Sacred Games on Netflix.
Yes, he received the National Film Award (Special Jury Award).
Gangs of Wasseypur (2012).

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