--- name: "Nawazuddin Siddiqui" canonical: "https://film.one/person/nawazuddin-siddiqui" fi1m_id: "nawazuddin-siddiqui" imdb_id: "nm1596350" tmdb_id: 85047 wikidata_id: "Q2995800" roles: ["Actor"] born: "19 May 1974" reviewed_on_fi1m: 3 average_fi1m_score: 79 average_as: "actor" average_over: 3 updated: "2026-10-01T23:15:34.284462+00:00" licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL." --- # Nawazuddin Siddiqui ## Identity Nawazuddin Siddiqui - **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/nawazuddin-siddiqui - **Type:** Person - **Fi1m ID:** nawazuddin-siddiqui - **IMDb ID:** nm1596350 - **TMDB ID:** 85047 - **Wikidata ID:** Q2995800 - **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nawazuddin_Siddiqui, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2995800, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1596350/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/85047 Actor. Born 19 May 1974 in Budhana, Uttar Pradesh, India. ## Details - **Work:** Actor - **Born:** 19 May 1974, Budhana, Uttar Pradesh, India - **Active:** 2012–2016 - **Also known as:** Numberdar Nawazuddin Siddiqui - **Frequently works with:** [Anurag Kashyap](https://film.one/person/anurag-kashyap.md), [Guneet Monga Kapoor](https://film.one/person/guneet-monga.md) - **Average Fi1m score:** 79, as actor, over 3 titles - **Score spread:** 1 at 80+, 2 at 60–79, 0 under 60 - **Lead roles:** 0 of 3 acting credits billed first or second - **Genres:** Drama 2, Action 1, Crime 1, Romance 1, Thriller 1 - **Screen time:** 6 hours of reviewed films - **Box office:** $162m across 3 films with figures - **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nawazuddin_Siddiqui, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2995800, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1596350/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/85047 ## Coming up - *Tumbbad II* (2027-12-03) ## Streaming the US now - **Netflix:** [*Lion*](https://film.one/film/lion.md) (78) For United States; add `?region=XX` for another country. ## Fi1m on Nawazuddin Siddiqui > Nawazuddin Siddiqui makes supporting characters count through body language and restraint. We rate him particularly in an ensemble, where he can establish a presence without adding to the noise. In *Gangs of Wasseypur - Part 1* (2012), Nawazuddin Siddiqui's Faizal Khan is one of several people competing for our attention. We laughed at Manoj Bajpayee's Sardar Khan because his swagger is funny without making him harmless. Richa Chadha's Nagma gives the family exchanges enough weight to stand beside the criminal business. Siddiqui adds to this company, and Anurag Kashyap's film is a useful introduction to an actor we value for his ability to work within an ensemble. His breakthrough in the *Gangs of Wasseypur* duology (2012) followed years of minor roles, often comic or villainous. The work afterwards did not follow a simple promotion from supporting actor to lead. He played Shaikh in *The Lunchbox* (2013) and later took the role of the writer Saadat Hasan Manto in *Manto* (2018). Those smaller assignments deserve attention alongside the leads, particularly for an actor whose naturalistic style depends on observation and body language rather than making every effort visible. For a first encounter with Siddiqui, *Lion* (2016) would not be our choice. His Rama belongs to a film in which Sunny Pawar's lost child provides the most immediate pull, and Dev Patel and Nicole Kidman carry the adult family drama. Garth Davis makes the child's fear painfully clear, although the later passages repeat themselves. It is worth an evening with that reservation; it offers less of a starting point for Siddiqui than Kashyap's feuding families. His preference for body language and minimal display is useful in a film as busy as *Gangs of Wasseypur - Part 1*: another insistent performance would hardly help us follow the families. There are limits to what it can solve, and Kashyap's pace still leaves some characters less firmly established. We value Siddiqui here as a member of the ensemble, rather than claiming the whole film for him. Start there, then try *The Lunchbox* before deciding he belongs only among gangsters. ## Biography Nawazuddin Siddiqui is an Indian actor who works primarily in Hindi cinema. Born on 19 May 1974 in Budhana, Uttar Pradesh, he studied chemistry at Gurukul Kangri University and trained at the National School of Drama in New Delhi. He made his film debut in *Sarfarosh* (1999) and first gained widespread attention for his role as Faizal Khan in *Gangs of Wasseypur - Part 1* (2012). Siddiqui has since appeared in films including *The Lunchbox* (2013), *Bajrangi Bhaijaan* (2015), *Raees* (2017) and *Lion* (2016), and in the series *Sacred Games* (2018). He received a Special Jury Award at the 2012 National Film Awards. *Sources: en.wikipedia.org, indianexpress.com.* ## On Fi1m (3) - *Lion* (2016), Fi1m 78, as Rama — [page](https://film.one/film/lion.md) - *The Lunchbox* (2013), Fi1m 75, as Shaikh — [page](https://film.one/film/the-lunchbox.md) - *Gangs of Wasseypur - Part 1* (2012), Fi1m 83, as Faizal Khan — [page](https://film.one/film/gangs-of-wasseypur-part-1.md) ## Complete filmography (95) Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page. - *Tumbbad II* (2027), Actor - *Raat Akeli Hai - The Bansal Murders* (2025), as Inspector Jatil Yadav - *I'm Not An Actor* (2025), as Adnan Baig - *Thamma* (2025), as Yakshasan - *Costao* (2025), as Costao - *Adbhut* (2024), Actor - *Rautu ka Raaz* (2024), as Inspector Deepak Negi - *Saindhav* (2024), as Vikas Malik - *Haddi* (2023), as Haddi - *Tiku Weds Sheru* (2023), as Shiraz 'Sheru' Khan Afghani - *Jogira Sara Ra Ra* (2023), Actor - *Afwaah* (2023), as Rahab Ahmed - *Holy Cow* (2022), as Cop - *Heropanti 2* (2022), as Laila - *No Land's Man* (2021), as Producer - *Serious Men* (2020), as Ayyan Mani - *Raat Akeli Hai* (2020), as Inspector Jatil Yadav - *Ghoomketu* (2020), as Ghoomketu - *Motichoor Chaknachoor* (2019), as Pushpinder Tyagi - *Housefull 4* (2019), as Ramsey Baba - *Roam Rome Mein* (2019), Actor - *Bebaak* (2019), as Interviewer - *Photograph* (2019), as Rafi - *Thackeray* (2019), as Balasaheb Thackeray - *Petta* (2019), as Singaar 'Singaaram' Singh - *Genius* (2018), as MRS (Mr Samar Khan) - *Sacred Games* (2018), series, as Ganesh Gaitonde - *Manto* (2018), as Saadat Hasan Manto - *Mukkabaaz* (2018), as Baaraat Singer - *McMafia* (2018), series, as Dilly Mahmood - *Monsoon Shootout* (2017), as Shiva - *Babumoshai Bandookbaaz* (2017), as Babu Bihari - *Carbon: A Story of Tomorrow* (2017), as Shah - *Munna Michael* (2017), as Mahinder Fauji - *Jagga Jasoos* (2017), as Two-Headed Bashir Alexander (Guest Appearance) - *Mom* (2017), as Daya Shankar "DK" Kapoor - *In Defence Of Freedom* (2017), as Sadat Hasan Manto - *Raees* (2017), as IPS Jaideep Ambalal Majmudar - *Lion* (2016), as Rama — Fi1m 78, [page](https://film.one/film/lion.md) - *Freaky Ali* (2016), as Ali - *Raman Raghav 2.0* (2016), as Raman - *Te3n* (2016), as Martin Das - *Haraamkhor* (2015), as Shyam Tekchand - *Manjhi: The Mountain Man* (2015), as Dashrath Manjhi - *Bajrangi Bhaijaan* (2015), as Chand Nawab - *Lateef* (2015), as Lateef - *Badlapur* (2015), as Liak - *Mister Come Tomorrow* (2015), Producer - *Kick* (2014), as Shiv Gajra - *Yudh* (2014), series, as Sanjay Kumar Mishra - *Miss Lovely* (2014), as Sonu Duggal - *Anwar Ka Ajab Kissa* (2013), as Mohammad Anwar - *Liar's Dice* (2013), as Nawazuddin - *The Lunchbox* (2013), as Shaikh — Fi1m 75, [page](https://film.one/film/the-lunchbox.md) - *Shorts* (2013), Actor - *Meridian Lines* (2013), as Rani - *Bombay Talkies* (2013), as Purandar - *Aatma* (2013), as Abhay - *Talaash* (2012), as Taimur - *Chittagong* (2012), as Nirmal Sen - *Gangs of Wasseypur - Part 2* (2012), as Faizal Khan - *Gangs of Wasseypur - Part 1* (2012), as Faizal Khan — Fi1m 83, [page](https://film.one/film/gangs-of-wasseypur-part-1.md) - *Kahaani* (2012), as A. Khan - *Paan Singh Tomar* (2012), as Gopi Jadav - *Dekh Indian Circus* (2011), as Jethu - *Patang* (2011), Actor - *Peepli Live* (2010), as Rakesh - *New York* (2009), as Zilgai - *Firaaq* (2009), as Hanif - *Dev.D* (2009), as Band Singer - *Summer 2007* (2008), as Digambar - *Black & White* (2008), as Tahir Tayyabuddin - *Aaja Nachle* (2007), as Dhan Kuber - *Manorama Six Feet Under* (2007), as Chhaila - *Ek Chalis Ki Last Local* (2007), as Ponnappa's Brother - *Salt 'n' Pepper* (2007), Actor - *Hazy Grey Skies* (2006), Actor - *Family: Ties of Blood* (2006), as Aryan’s Friend #2 - *Black Friday* (2004), as Asgar Mukadam - *Munna Bhai M.B.B.S.* (2003), as Pickpocketer - *The Bypass* (2003), as First bandit - *Jungle* (2000), as Khabri - *Shool* (1999), as Waiter - *Sarfarosh* (1999), as Terrorist - *C.I.D.* (1998), series, as Alex - *Woh Phir Kabhi Dikha Nahi*, Actor - *Bole Chudiyan*, as Gopal Rathore - *House Indian Remake*, series, Actor - *Noorani Chehra*, Actor - *Untitled Anurag Kashyap Short*, Actor - *Section 108*, Actor - *The Nexus: Shadows of Destiny*, as Dr. Vikram Verma - *Blind Babu*, Actor - *Faraar*, Actor - *Sangeen*, Actor ## Gallery - ![Nawazuddin Siddiqui](https://film.one/media/person/106076/gallery-f019862acda8.jpg) Nawazuddin Siddiqui — Shagil Kannur, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a3/Nawazuddin_Siddiqui_at_IFFK_2021_4_%28cropped%29.jpg/1280px-Nawazuddin_Siddiqui_at_IFFK_2021_4_%28cropped%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail) - ![Nawazuddin Siddiqui. International Indian Film Academy awards Green Carpet (MetLife Stadium) in East Rutherford, New Jersey #IIFA2017 #IIFA](https://film.one/media/person/106076/gallery-3a603e1f084d.jpg) Nawazuddin Siddiqui. International Indian Film Academy awards Green Carpet (MetLife Stadium) in East Rutherford, New Jersey #IIFA2017 #IIFA — Laura Lee Dooley from Arlington, VA, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/33/IIFA_2017_Green_Carpet_%2836226564662%29.jpg/1280px-IIFA_2017_Green_Carpet_%2836226564662%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail) - ![Nawazuddin Siddiqui. International Indian Film Academy awards Green Carpet (MetLife Stadium) in East Rutherford, New Jersey #IIFA2017 #IIFA](https://film.one/media/person/106076/gallery-361927de85bf.jpg) Nawazuddin Siddiqui. International Indian Film Academy awards Green Carpet (MetLife Stadium) in East Rutherford, New Jersey #IIFA2017 #IIFA — Laura Lee Dooley from Arlington, VA, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/5c/IIFA_2017_Green_Carpet_%2836226570772%29.jpg/1280px-IIFA_2017_Green_Carpet_%2836226570772%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail) - ![Nawazuddin Siddiqui. International Indian Film Academy awards Green Carpet (MetLife Stadium) in East Rutherford, New Jersey #IIFA2017 #IIFA](https://film.one/media/person/106076/gallery-1be0f82b6484.jpg) Nawazuddin Siddiqui. International Indian Film Academy awards Green Carpet (MetLife Stadium) in East Rutherford, New Jersey #IIFA2017 #IIFA — Laura Lee Dooley from Arlington, VA, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1a/IIFA_2017_Green_Carpet_%2836349711196%29.jpg/1280px-IIFA_2017_Green_Carpet_%2836349711196%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail) - ![Nawazuddin Siddiqui](https://film.one/media/person/106076/gallery-a8189dc5067b.jpg) Nawazuddin Siddiqui — Image via TMDB - ![That was a fantastic meeting between writer, director and producer Naeem Tahir, Bu Abdullah and Bollywood Iconic Star Nawazuddin Siddiqui regarding a film proje (2023)](https://film.one/media/person/106076/gallery-2f784da626af.jpg) That was a fantastic meeting between writer, director and producer Naeem Tahir, Bu Abdullah and Bollywood Iconic Star Nawazuddin Siddiqui regarding a film proje (2023) — Naeem Tahir, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/20/Naeem_tahir_and_Nawazudin_Siddiqui_Bollywood_Actor.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled) - ![Nawaazuddin Siddiqui promoting his movie ' Badlapur' in Jaipur (2015)](https://film.one/media/person/106076/gallery-92ef31c133a6.jpg) Nawaazuddin Siddiqui promoting his movie ' Badlapur' in Jaipur (2015) — Sureshsharmaptv63, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/86/National_Award_winner_Nawaazuddin_Siddiqui_with_Suresh_Sharma.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled) ## Awards ### Other awards — 1 won - Asian Film Award for Best Supporting Actor 2013: Asian Film Award for Best Supporting Actor (won), for *Talaash: The Answer Lies Within* *From Wikidata, which records wins more completely than nominations.* --- © Fi1m Ltd. 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