Nawazuddin Siddiqui Reflects on His Struggles Before Fame
‘For 10 years I thought I was unlucky, cried on roads’: Nawazuddin Siddiqui recalls surviving on Parle-G
The Indian Express
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Nawazuddin Siddiqui, a prominent Indian actor, shared his challenging journey to success in a recent interview. He recounted surviving on Parle-G biscuits during his early years in Mumbai, facing rejection, and feeling unlucky for nearly a decade before gaining recognition with 'Gangs of Wasseypur.'
- 01Nawazuddin Siddiqui moved to Mumbai with only ₹2,500 and worked as a watchman.
- 02He faced nearly a decade of rejection and self-doubt before achieving fame.
- 03Siddiqui survived on Parle-G biscuits, often eating them for all meals.
- 04He experienced emotional turmoil, feeling unlucky and crying in public due to setbacks.
- 05His breakthrough role came in the film 'Gangs of Wasseypur.'
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Nawazuddin Siddiqui, one of India's celebrated actors, shared his arduous journey to success in a recent interview. Arriving in Mumbai with just ₹2,500, he took on various odd jobs, including working as a watchman, while pursuing his passion for theatre. Siddiqui recounted the emotional toll of nearly ten years filled with rejection and self-doubt, where he often felt that bad luck was preventing him from seizing opportunities. He revealed that he survived on Parle-G biscuits, consuming them for breakfast, lunch, and dinner during his toughest times. The taste of these biscuits still evokes painful memories for him. His breakthrough came with the film 'Gangs of Wasseypur,' which finally brought him the recognition he had long sought. Siddiqui is currently promoting his upcoming film 'Main Actor Nahin Hoon,' set to release on May 8.
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