Nawazuddin Siddiqui

Nawazuddin Siddiqui, born on May nineteenth, nineteen seventy-four, is a prominent Indian actor celebrated for his remarkable contributions to Hindi cinema. His journey began after he honed his craft at the National School of Drama, where he laid the foundation for a career that would see him rise from minor roles in films like Sarfarosh, Shool, and Munna Bhai M.B.B.S to becoming a household name.

His breakthrough came with Anurag Kashyap's Black Friday in two thousand four, followed by his standout performances in the critically acclaimed Gangs of Wasseypur duology in two thousand twelve. Siddiqui's talent shone brightly in supporting roles in films such as The Lunchbox, which earned him a Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor, as well as in Kick and Bajrangi Bhaijaan.

Further establishing his reputation, he received accolades for his performances in Raman Raghav two point zero, Raees, Mom, and Manto, all released between two thousand sixteen and two thousand eighteen. His versatility extends to television, where he starred in two Emmy-nominated series, Sacred Games and the British production McMafia, both released in two thousand eighteen.