Nawazuddin Siddiqui, a seasoned Bollywood actor, is commemorating his 51st birthday today, May 19, 2025. He was most recently seen in the Zee5 film “Costao,” which starred Priya Bapat, Mahika Sharma, and Tushar Phulke. Nawazuddin Siddiqui has appeared in numerous critically acclaimed films throughout the years; however, it is worth noting that prior to his career in the film industry, he was employed as a watchman. Continue reading to learn about his acting career.
Nawazuddin pursued employment as a chemist subsequent to his graduation from science before relocating to Delhi. He was employed as a watchman at an office and subsequently began to watch plays. Subsequently, he pursued his passion for theater and became a member of the Sakshi Theatre Group, where he collaborated with actors such as Saurabh Shukla and Manoj Bajpayee.
The actor graduated from the National School of Drama (NSD) in New Delhi in 1996, for those who are unfamiliar. ‘Sarfarosh’ was the film in which he made his acting début, performing a minor role. John Mathew Mattan directed the film, which was written by Hriday Lani, John Mathew Mattan, and Pathik Vats. The film stars Aamir Khan, Naseeruddin Shah, and Sonali Bendre in the principal roles.
Nawazuddin has appeared in numerous films that have been well-received by the audience throughout his acting career. He is most renowned for his contributions to films such as Bajrangi Bhaijaan, The Lunchbox, Gangs of Wasseypur, and Badlapur.
Regarding his professional endeavors, the actor from Gangs of Wasseypur will be next seen in the horror-comedy film “Thama,” in which he will share the main role with Sanjay Dutt, Rashmika Mandanna, Ayushmann Khurrana, Vinay Pathak, and Aasif Khan, who is known for his work in Panchayat. The Bollywood film is directed by Aditya Sarpotdar and written by Niren Bhatt, Arun Fulara, and Suresh Mathew.
