In a film industry that thrives on stars and self-promotion, Nawazuddin Siddiqui it’s refreshingly different. The acclaimed actor, known for some of Hindi cinema’s most powerful performances, says he still doesn’t consider himself a good actor, let alone an icon. Let’s learn about what the actor had to say in detail.
Nawazuddin Siddiqui says he doesn’t see himself as an icon
Active in films since the late 1990s, Nawazuddin Siddiqui has delivered unforgettable performances in ‘Gangs of Wasseypur’, ‘Manjhi: The Mountain Man’, ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’ and ‘Thackeray’, earning him recognition as one of the most compelling actors of his generation. However, no one is satisfied. Speaking about the same in an interview to DNA, she said, “I don’t consider myself an icon. I haven’t become an actor yet; I’m still learning, still evolving.”
Nawazuddin Siddiqui believes that acting is a lifelong journey
For Nawazuddin Siddiqui, the craft of acting is not a milestone to be achieved, but a continuous and rigorous process. He has spoken clearly about the patience and discipline it requires, simply summarizing: “Becoming a good actor is a lifelong ambition, and even a lifetime seems too short for that.”
More about Nawazuddin Siddiqui
The audience will next see her in projects titled ‘Nahi Hoon Starring’ and ‘Noorani Chehra’. They have also brought him for the sequel of ‘Tumbbad’. The actor will play the antagonist in the film. Apart from these, he has five to six more films already in progress. In 2025, the actor appeared as Inspector Jatil Yadav in ‘Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders’ and Yakshasan in Aditya Sarpotdar’s ‘Thamma’.‘Thamma’ is the fifth installment in the Dinesh Vijan-backed horror-comedy universe. It also starred Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandana. The film was released in theaters last October.
