Nawazuddin Siddiqui is an Indian actor known for his work in Hindi cinema. He is known for his roles in Gangs of Wasseypur (2012), The Lunchbox (2013), Raman Raghav 2.0 (2016), and Manto (2018), among others. As many as eight films in which he features have been screened at the Cannes Film Festival. He has won numerous awards, including a National Film Award, a Filmfare Award, and two Asia Pacific Screen Awards.
Siddiqui was born on 19 May 1974 in Budhana, a small town in Muzaffarnagar district, Uttar Pradesh, India, into a zamindari Muslim family of Lambardars. He is the eldest of eight siblings. He spent most of his youth in Uttarakhand.
He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in chemistry from Gurukul Kangri University in Haridwar. Following this, he worked as a chemist in Vadodara for a year, before leaving for Delhi in search of a new job. Once in Delhi, he was instantly drawn to acting after watching a play. In pursuit of securing admission to the National School of Drama (NSD) in New Delhi, he acted in over ten plays with a group of friends, including one in Dehradun, to fulfill one of the criteria for admission.
| Date of Birth | 19th May 1974 |
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| Age | 50 Years |
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| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
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| Country | India |
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| Current City | Budhana |
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| Birth Place | Budhana |
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| Religion | Islam |
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| Nationality | India |
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| Citizenship | India |
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| Language | Hindi |
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| Reference | IMDB |
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| Education |
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| Bhartendu Academy of Dramatic Arts, Gurukul Kangri University, National School of Drama |
| Occupation | actor |
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| Career Start | 1999 (25 years ago) |
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| Awards |
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- Filmfare Awards
- Asian Film Award for Best Supporting Actor
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