The ‘Tumbbad 2’ actor was very popular Nawazuddin Siddiqui He was just another student of the National School of Drama (NSD) trying to survive the legendary high school. Holi celebrations. On May 2, 2026, the actor shared a hilarious and surreal trip down memory lane, recalling the time a glass of thandai transformed him into a mythological warrior.
Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s Holi celebrations took a wild turn
Speaking to Radio Nasha Official, Nawazuddin Siddiqui described the traditional preparations that take place in NSD during Holi. He talked about how thandaia is prepared and how it is shared among the students.Recalling the moment, Siddiwii said, “There is a tradition in NSD on Holi, experts gather to prepare thandai. The first time, they kept pouring it into my mouth, and I kept drinking it. At first, I didn’t feel anything. After about an hour, they asked me to take more, and I did. Then I became Ashwatthama. I started picturing myself climbing trees with a bow and arrow, jumping on walls and working non-stop for almost five hours.“The experience quickly escalated from playful to intense. The actor found himself fully immersed in the effects of the drink.
Nawazuddin Siddiqui after poisoning
The episode did not end with that energetic phase. The effects of Bhaang stayed with him for several hours. During this time, his thoughts took an unusual turn. He believed that stepping outside the circle he had drawn would affect his future. In his mind, crossing that line could end his chances in the movies. This belief added another strange dimension to the already strange experience.
‘Tumbbad 2’ has got an official release date
On the professional front, Nawazuddin Siddiqui is part of the upcoming sequel of Tumbbad. The new movie titled ‘Tumbbad 2’ continues the exciting world presented earlier. The project will see Sohum Shah return to reprise his role. Nawazuddin has joined the cast.The makers have confirmed that the film will be released in theaters on December 3, 2027. A slogan written in Devanagari reads: ‘Pralay aayega (Apocalypse will come).’
