Nawazuddin Siddiqui's daughter Shora impresses netizens with acting talents, called the ‘next Radhika Apte'. Watch
While the argument that nepotism is plaguing Bollywood continues to gain momentum, particularly due to the industry's persistent habit of launching star kids who often fail to prove themselves despite receiving multiple opportunities, renowned actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui is showing that not all nepo-babies are entitled or lacking in talent. It appears that the Siddiqui family is now gearing up to introduce a new face to Bollywood, Nawazuddin's daughter Shora, who recently underwent training in the performing arts with dreams of becoming an actor.
On Monday, Nawazuddin took to social media to share a video featuring Shora's first acting performance during a workshop. In the clip, Shora is seen performing a short scene with another actor. Her controlled and commanding presence immediately won over fans, many of whom praised her performance and noted that she could become a strong addition to Bollywood's vast tapestry of talent. Viewers were also impressed by her fluent and natural delivery of English lines.
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