Meet actor who did C-grade films, worked with Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan, has net worth of Rs…
GH News June 22, 2025 03:06 AM

Bollywood has been a place where actors and actresses need to be on their toes always. From grabbing the right opportunity to fitting into a role perfectly like a jigsaw puzzle one needs to be prepared. Today we are going to discuss an actor who with his grit and determination made his way into the Bollywood industry. There was a time when he worked in C-grade films but today he is counted among the most talented actors in the industry.
This person was initially underestimated a lot but then he changed the tide and became a top actor in the industry. People overlooked him for his dark complexion and height but he proved everyone wrong. From movies to series this actor has his dabdaba among the audience. We are talking about none other than Nawazuddin Siddiqui.
Born in Budhana Muzaffarnagar Uttar Pradesh Nawazuddin completed his studies from Gurukul Kangri University Haridwar. To earn his bread and butter he went to Vadodara and became a chemist. However Nawaz knew that his passion lay in acting. Hence he came to Delhi and learned the nuances of acting by enrolling in the National School of Drama (NSD) and then came to Mumbai in search of work.
Nawazuddin Siddiqui kept doing small roles for years. During this time he also did C-grade films. On Kapil Sharmas show the actor had said Nobody even knows about half of the films. There were many C-grade films they were being made at that time so I used to work in them too.
Nawazuddin Siddiquis big break in Bollywood came when he featured in Anurag Kashyaps Gangs of Wasseypur – Part 2 in 2012. His portrayal of Faizal Khan received widespread praise. Since then he never looked back.
Nawazuddin Siddiqui who started his career in Bollywood with a small role in Aamir Khans film Sarfarosh has appeared in many great films including Gangs of Wasseypur Badlapur Bajrangi Bhaijaan Kahaani and Raees.
Today he leads a luxurious life and lives in a home worth Rs 12 crore. Talking about the actors net worth according to media reports his total assets are Rs 160 crore.