Nawazuddin Siddiqui

Nawazuddin Siddiqui, born on 19 May 1974, is an Indian actor known for his work in Hindi cinema. He has appeared in notable films such as Gangs of Wasseypur (2012), The Lunchbox (2013), Raman Raghav 2.0 (2016), and Manto (2018). Siddiqui's talent has been recognized internationally, with eight of his films being screened at the Cannes Film Festival. Throughout his career, he has received several awards, including a National Film Award, a Filmfare Award, and two Filmfare OTT Awards. Originally from Budhana, Uttar Pradesh, Siddiqui grew up in Uttarakhand and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in chemistry from Gurukul Kangri University. After briefly working as a chemist, he pursued acting and enrolled in the National School of Drama in Delhi.