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Introduction About Nawazuddin Siddiqui
A performer who got the audience hooked to the screens every time he appeared on the screen and an actor who changed the definition of a standard Bollywood main-lead; that’s Nawazuddin Siddiqui for you.
With his talent and enthusiasm towards acting, he proved that the standards set by the industry to be a Bollywood main-lead are not all that matters. Talent is something that has the strength to go against all odds and overpower everything.
With his patience and 12 long years of hard work, Nawazuddin has climbed new heights of his career with each passing film and continues to do so with the same passion and dedication.
Net Worth & Salary of Nawazuddin Siddiqui in 2022
As of 2022, Nawazuddin Siddiqui has a net worth of $13 million.
The majority of his income comes from the money he earns from the movies. He charges around 5 to 6 crores INR per movie on today’s date.
Apart from that, he earns a lot of money from brand endorsements as well.
Early Life & Biography of Nawazuddin Siddiqui
Nawazuddin Siddiqui was born in a middle-class family of Budhana, Uttar Pradesh. Being the eldest of the 8 siblings in his family had sowed the seeds of responsibilities in Nawaz since his childhood.
Nawaz completed his graduation in Science from Gurukul Kangri University, Haridwar, but soon Nawaz realized that studying further in Haridwar won’t add much to his aspirations and goals.
Thus, following his dreams, Nawaz left for Delhi and started searching for a new job. He aspired to take admission in the National School Of Drama and to fulfill the criteria for the admission, Nawaz acted in more than 10 plays with his friends and subsequently got the much-deserved admission in the National School of Drama.
The journey in Delhi was not at all easy for Nawaz. He lived the struggle-full life that we watch on the TV. Nawaz lived in a room that he had to share with 10 more people. As he would not be able to contribute to the rent, he would cook for all of his roommates to be allowed to live with them.
| Name: | Nawazuddin Siddiqui |
| Gender: | Male |
| Age: | 47 years old |
| Birth Date: | 19 May 1974 |
| Birth Place: | Budhana, Uttar Pradesh |
| Nationality: | Indian |
| Height: | 1.68m |
| Sexual Orientation: | N/A |
| Marital Status: | Yes |
| Wife/Spouse (Name): | Aaliya Siddiqui |
| Children/Kids (Son and Daughter): | 2 |
| Dating/Girlfriend (Name): | N/A |
| Profession: | Actor |
| Yearly Income: | $120 million |
| Net Worth in 2022 | $12 million |
| Content Last Updated: | March 2022 |
Personal Life of Nawazuddin Siddiqui
Nawazuddin Siddiqui is one of those self-made stars who have been able to afford the life they are living now all thanks to their hard work and dedication.
He married Aaliya Siddiqui in 2009 and they have two amazing children, however, the couple is not together now due to some internal spat.
Nawaz now lives with his younger brother Shamas Nawab Siddiqui, a director.
Despite his tightly-packed schedule and back-to-back shootings, Nawaz doesn’t forget to pay visits to his family and village now and then.
A lover of agriculture, Nawaz is quite enthusiastic about the local farmers and whenever he finds some free time, he invests the time in teaching the local farmers about the new techniques of farming. This shows how rooted a person Nawazuddin Siddiqui is, despite the immense success he has seen.
Career of Nawazuddin Siddiqui
To pursue the career of his dreams and live the life he always wanted to, Nawazuddin Siddiqui moved to Mumbai after receiving his degree from the National School of Drama in 1999.
After trying tirelessly day and night, Nawaz finally got a small role in a movie named ‘Sarfarosh’ in 1999 and worked in several more films like ‘School’ in 1999, ‘Jungle’ in 2000, and ‘Munnabhai MBBS’ in 2003, but none of them gave Nawaz the recognition that he truly deserved.
Nawaz then tried to get into the small screens as well, but that too didn’t work out. This was the time when Nawaz faced a terrible financial crisis as he was not even able to pay his rent.
After years of struggle, Nawaz finally got a few more small roles in movies like Black Friday, New York, and a few more.
In 2010, Nawaz got a role in a movie named Peepli Live that brought him applause, however, it was the 2012 movie named Patang that brought him the recognition he always deserved. This movie brought Nawaz to the spotlight and his incredible performance in the movie was applauded by the audience and by the critics as well.
There started Nawazuddin’s unstoppable journey as he started getting offers one after another. Nawaz acted in the movie Gangs of Wasseypur which led him to immense fame.
The 2013 movie, Lunchbox is counted amongst the best movies of Nawazuddin Siddiqui as it premiered at the Cannes Film Festival as well.
Nawaz then wooed the audience with back-to-back hits like the sequel of Gangs of Wasseypur, Manto, Bajrangi Bhaijaan, Sacred Games, etc.
From playing a comic role in Bajrangi Bhaijaan to playing a gangster in Pranks of Wasseypur, Nawaz’s versatility is laudable.
Awards & Achievements of Nawazuddin Siddiqui
Nawaz, with his hard work and passion, received the National Film Awards for Gangs of Wasseypur as well as a Filmfare award for the best supporting role in Lunchbox.
Major Investments and Assets of Nawazuddin Siddiqui
Nawazuddin Siddiqui bought his luxury house worth 12.5 crores INR in 2017 which is located in Versova, Mumbai.
Nawaz is not quite fond of cars, still owns a collection of cars that includes brands like Mercedes, Audi, and BMW.
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