In a film industry that thrives on stardom and self-promotion, Nawazuddin Siddiqui looks very different. The popular actor, known for some of the most powerful performances in Indian cinema, says he still does not consider himself a good actor, let alone an icon.
Let’s learn more about what the actor has 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 given memorable performances in ‘Gangs of Wasseypur’, ‘Manjhi: The Mountain Man’, ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’ and ‘Thackeray’, earning him widespread acclaim as one of the most compelling entertainers of his generation. However, none of that made him complacent. Talking about the same in an interview with DNA, he said, “I don’t consider myself an icon.
I’m not an actor yet; “I’m still learning, and I’m still growing.”
Nawazuddin Siddiqui feels that acting is a lifelong journey
For Nawazuddin Siddiqui, the craft of acting is not a milestone to be achieved, but rather an ongoing and demanding process. He spoke frankly about the patience and discipline it takes, and summed it up simply: “Becoming a good actor is a lifelong pursuit, and even life seems too short for it.”
More about Nawazuddin Siddiqui
The audience will next see him in projects titled ‘Lead Actor Nahi Hoon’ and ‘Noorani Shehra’. He has also been brought in to participate in the sequel of ‘Tumbbad’. The actor is set to play the antagonist in the film. Apart from these, he has five to six more films already in the pipeline. In 2025, the actor appeared in Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders as Inspector Jatil Yadav and Aditya Sarpotdar’s Thamma as Yakshasan.‘Thamma’ is the fifth entry in the horror comedy universe backed by Dinesh Vijan. It also stars Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna. The film was released in theaters in October last year.