Latest news with #NawazuddinSiddiqui
News18
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Nawazuddin Siddiqui Offers A Glimpse Inside ‘Nawab': His Nostalgic, Self-Designed Dream Home In Mumbai
Nawazuddin Siddiqui's self-designed bungalow 'Nawab' beautifully blends vintage charm with personal memories from his childhood in Budhana. From sharing cramped quarters with multiple roommates in Mumbai's Goregaon during his struggling years to now residing in a palatial bungalow, Nawazuddin Siddiqui's journey has come full circle. Five years ago, the acclaimed actor fulfilled a long-held dream by building his own three-storey mansion in Versova's Yari Road, which he lovingly named 'Nawab' after his late father, Nawabuddin Siddiqui. The luxurious home is more than just bricks and mortar—it's a heartfelt tribute to his childhood home in Budhana, Uttar Pradesh. In a recent video tour shared on Nayandeep Rakshit's YouTube channel, Nawazuddin welcomed viewers into his personal sanctuary, a space that reflects both his artistic soul and deep-rooted nostalgia. Muted Tones, Theatre Posters, and a Splash of Red Kicking off the tour in the living room, the space was a study in restraint, dominated by earthy tones like cream, beige, and warm browns. 'I always envisioned an old-world charm—something that reminded me of colonial-era homes," Nawazuddin said when asked about his design aesthetic. 'People gift me art, but I rarely hang them unless they match the room's palette. I prefer buying pieces that blend with the tone of the house." A bold pop of colour stood out in the form of a vivid red pool table. 'I play occasionally, but it's mostly for my guests," he chuckled. Adorning the walls were posters of iconic theatrical characters—Hamlet, Othello, Romeo—roles Nawazuddin once embodied during his time at the National School of Drama. 'These remind me of my roots. I wanted the house to echo those NSD days. That hunger to learn, to stay grounded. You won't find a single movie poster here," he revealed. Three Floors of Personal Passions The house spans three levels, each tailored to different aspects of Nawazuddin's personal and professional life. The ground floor features a spacious hall and a private mini-theatre with plush brown couches and a large screen. The room opens into a balcony that overlooks a serene green patch. 'I love colourful flowers. That corner was inspired by the Romeo and Juliet balcony. I wanted it to feel like a piece of theatre," he said with a smile. Upstairs, his personal makeup room is designed like a traditional green room—wood-panelled flooring and walls, and a large mirror framed by vanity lights. 'Whenever I have a shoot, I get ready here. It keeps me in the zone," he shared. He also revealed a compact home gym tucked away inside the house. 'I'm not exactly a fitness buff, but I built it anyway," he laughed. In a touching moment, Nawazuddin pointed out a framed certificate—his daughter's acting distinction from a London workshop. 'She's obsessed with acting," he said proudly. Where Memory Meets Mastery True to its inspiration, the bungalow is dotted with vintage architectural features—arched doorways, carved wooden pillars, railings, and patterned flooring that harken back to his village home. The final part of the tour featured a grand staircase, the walls lined with his numerous awards and accolades—a quiet nod to his career journey. However, Nawazuddin was quick to note, 'I don't work for trophies. But I am thankful to have received them." In every detail, from layout to lighting, 'Nawab' is not just a home—it's a narrative. A space that reflects Nawazuddin Siddiqui's artistry, humility, and enduring connection to his roots. view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Indian Express
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Nawazuddin Siddiqui's three-storey mansion ‘Nawab' recreates his home in the village – has a personal gym, theatre, and a wall of fame. Watch
Nawazuddin Siddiqui, who used to share a room with 4-5 people in Mumbai's Goregaon during his initial phase of career, built his dream bungalow five years ago. The plush mansion, named 'Nawab' after his late father Nawabuddin Siddiqui, is located at Yari Road, Versova. It is a recreation of his childhood home back in his village Budhana, Uttar Pradesh. In a recent video, the actor gave a house tour of his three-storey luxury bungalow, which he designed himself. He then started the tour with the living area that mostly had walls and furniture with muted colours like beige, white, and brown. When asked about the vibe he had in mind, he said, 'This was always the plan to keep it vintage. When we used to see houses in the olden times, during the colonial period, I wanted something like that. Whenever someone gifts a painting, I am not able to hang it on the wall because it doesn't match the colour family. Hence, I buy paintings according to the colour theme.' The only colourful element in the space was his bright red pool table. 'When there's free time, I play. More than me, my guests play here,' the actor added. ALSO READ | Nawazuddin Siddiqui builds a mansion, names it after his father. See photos The walls in the hall had many posters of scenes from famous plays and characters such as Hamlet, Romeo and Othello, which Nawazuddin has played during his theatre time at the National School Of Drama. 'All these posters are from plays, mostly Shakespeare (Macbeth, Merchant Of Venice, Hamlet). Meri chaahat thi ki main jab ghar mein ghusu toh NSD theatre ke time wala time yaad rahe. I should feel I am new, still learning. There aren't any film posters in my house,' he shared. The 51-year-old said that his mansion has three floors – the first floor has a hall and theatre, the second floor has his makeup room, and on the third floor, there are some more rooms. The personal theatre room had beautiful brown sofas with a huge screen to watch films. The room also opened to a balcony, with lush greenery around. 'I have a hobby of flowers of different colours. The idea behind it was to have flowers and plants around,' he said. He also revealed that the balcony was designed keeping Romeo and Juliet's balcony in mind as an inspiration. Nawazuddin Siddiqui also has his own makeup room, with wooden detailing in the floor, walls, and furniture. It looks like a green room, with bright lights all around the big mirror. Whenever he has to go for a shoot or any professional commitment, he ensures to get ready there. In the house-walk, he also flaunted his small home gym. He admitted, 'Main zyada gym waala hu nahi par bana diya maine bas yeh.' The hall area also had his daughter's London acting workshop distinction hanging on one of the walls. 'Paagal hai vo acting ke lie,' said the proud father. The entire house' flooring, pillars, arches, and railings were like an old-school home, similar to his childhood property. The last area to showcase was the staircase which had a 'wall of fame' of his achievements – with all his awards and trophies in display. However, Nawazuddin mentioned that he doesn't believe in awards, but feels grateful to receive them.
News18
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Special Ops To Asur: 5 OTT Thrillers To Watch Before Mandala Murders
Let's dive into some of the most binge-worthy thrillers already on OTT ahead of Mandala Murders release All mystery thriller fans, mark your calendars as Mandala Murders is all set to release on July 25 on Netflix. The show promises a gripping blend of secrets, prophecies and murder mystery. Vaani Kapoor, who plays the lead role in the show, portrays detective Rhea Thomas. She teams up with Vikram Singh (played by Vaibhav Raj Gupta) to solve the mystery behind a string of murders. Joining her in the entertaining watch will be Surveen Chawla, Shriya Pilgaonkar, Siddhanth Kapoor and Raghubir Yadav, giving us all the reasons to binge-watch the show this week. Since the show is a few days away from release, let's dive into some of the most binge-worthy thrillers already on OTT before Mandala Murders. The Night Manager A remake of the British classic, this show on JioHotstar is a must-watch. Aditya Roy Kapur plays Shaan Sengupta, a former Navy officer turned hotel manager, who finds himself caught in the world of the arms trade after discovering a secret involving a powerful businessman, Shelly Rungta. Packed with twists, the series' season 2 is rumoured to be on the cards. Special Ops For an intense espionage thriller, watch Neeraj Pandey's show starring Kay Kay Menon in the lead role. As RAW agent Himmat Singh, hell-bent on tracking down the terrorist mastermind behind several attacks, Kay Kay Menon delivers an impressive performance. As for season 2, it shifts to cyber warfare, where Himmat confronts a dangerous businessman trying to control the economy. Asur In this one-of-a-kind series, murder meets mythology. The dark psychological thriller stars Arshad Warsi as Dhananjay Rajput, a forensic expert chasing a serial killer who believes himself to be a modern-day avatar of the demon Kali. It also stars Barun Sobti as Nikhil Nair, Anupriya Goenka, Ridhi Dogra and Sharib Hashmi in pivotal roles. The Family Man One of the most loved thrillers on Indian OTT, the espionage thriller is the perfect blend of action, suspense and emotion. Manoj Bajpayee plays Srikant Tiwari, a middle-class man secretly working for the Threat Analysis and Surveillance Cell (TASC), a special cell of the National Investigation Agency. He navigates the challenges of his high-pressure, low-paying job while trying to keep his family safe from the impact of his profession. Sacred Games A cult favourite for a reason, Sacred Games brings together gritty storytelling and powerful performances by the cast, including Saif Ali Khan, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Kubbra Sait and others. Said plays a troubled cop chasing clues dropped by gangster Ganesh Gaitonde (Nawazuddin Siddiqui) as he warns of catastrophe ahead. view comments First Published: July 21, 2025, 15:01 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Indian Express
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Nawazuddin Siddiqui says he achieved so much despite facing discrimination for his dark complexion: ‘Agar gora hota to kya ker deta'
Nawazuddin Siddiqui has always been blunt about his opinions on nepotism and prejudice against a certain section of actors in the industry, including himself. In a recent interview, the actor opened up about the society's judgement about his looks and complexion, and filmmakers' aversiveness towards making a high budget film with him. He also spoke about his 2016 movie Raman Raghav 2.0 not getting enough screens at the theatres. During a candid conversation with Nayandeep Rakshith, Nawazuddin admitted that he doesn't have a fear of losing commercially and critically. 'I don't have any fear. But yes, there are many actors who have been rejected, but keep coming back because of their film background and support system. Hum jaise log, main, Manoj Bajpayee or more actors like us, unko nahi hota yeh…box office, etc. What will you say to Manoj Bajpayee? Vo box office se upar uth chuka hai. He is not chasing it,' he said. The actor cited examples of a few actors and revealed that no one in the fraternity is ready to make a big budget film with them. 'For example, Naseer sahab (Naseeruddin Shah), Om Puri, Manoj bhai, Irrfan, or other actors like us, humein lekar Rs 25 crore se upar kabhi kisi ne film banaayi hi nahi (Nobody ever made a film with budget over Rs 25 crore with actors like me, Naseer sir, Om Puri, Manoj and Irrfan). Secondly, people want to watch our films but the screens don't reach there. If you want to see our box office numbers, then atleast give us that distribution of screens as well. Only then you'll get to know how many people want to watch us. Today, we talk highly of Irrfan. Ofcourse, he was a great actor. But, no one cast him in a film with a Rs 20-25 crore budget,' he stated. ALSO READ | Nawazuddin Siddiqui's daughter Shora impresses netizens with acting talents, called the 'next Radhika Apte'. Watch Classifying actors into two categories, he said, 'This is the reason why it's said that there are two kinds of actors, ek public ka aur ek industry ka. Even if people don't want to watch the industry's actor, their films are released right in front of your house. But, the actor whose film public actually wants to see, their film is released in 200-300 screens, ek subah ka show aur ek raat ka. I get bothered.' Nawazuddin Siddiqui felt disappointed after his film, Anurag Kashyap's directorial Raman Raghav 2.0, didn't get enough screens. 'We didn't get enough screens for Raman Raghav. The film released and there were very less screens at theatres. Jab release hui toh gaaliyan bhi padi humein ki kaisi filmein banaate hain. Jab vahi film baad mein dekhi gayi, tab logon ne bola kya film hai (When the film released, people abused us and said what sort of film is this. The same film was appreciated when it come out on OTT). This happens with many people,' he shared. When asked about facing judgements of the industry for his looks, the 51-year-old replied, 'Vo toh aaj tak jhelne padte hain. Thankfully, the industry doesn't think like that, but it still exists in the society. In my initial days, many people said, 'Aap actor dikhte nahi ho' (you don't look like an actor). That used to make me feel bad. Kya karein ab? Kaala hu toh yahan tak pahuch gaya, agar gora hota toh kya kardeta main (I am dark, still reached till here, imagine what all I could have done if I was fair).' On the professional front, Nawazuddin Siddiqui was last seen in the Zee5 film Costao, directed by Sejal Shah.
News18
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
The Age Gap Between These On-Screen Bollywood Pairs Will Leave You Shocked
Ranveer Singh, 40, will be seen romancing 20-year-old Sara Arjun in their film Dhurandhar. The pairing has left netizens shocked, as the lead duo has a 20-year age difference. However, this isn't the first time that it's happening in Bollywood. (Image: Screengrab) Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Avneet Kaur: In Tiku Weds Sheru, a 49-year-old Nawazuddin Siddiqui was paired opposite Avneet Kaur, who was just 21 at the time. They had an age gap of 28 years! (Image: IMDb) Salman Khan and Disha Patani: A 55-year-old Salman was paired with 28-year-old Disha in this action film. They had an age difference of 27 years. (Image: IMDb) Ajay Devgn and Sayyeshaa Saigal: In the film Shivaay, a 47-year-old Ajay Devgn was paired opposite Sayyeshaa, who was just 19 at the time. They had an age gap of 28 years. (Image: IMDb) Amitabh Bachchan and Shefali Shah: A 63-year-old Bachchan was paired with Shefali, who was just 33 at the time of Waqt: The Race Against Time. They had a massive 30-year age difference. (Image: IMDb) Salman Khan and Sonakshi Sinha: In Dabangg, a 22-year-old Sonakshi debuted opposite Salman, who was 44 at the time. They had an age difference of 22 years. (Image: IMDb) Akshay Kumar and Kiara Advani: In Laxmii, a 53-year-old Akshay was paired opposite Kiara, who was 28 at the time. They had a age gap of 25 years. (Image: IMDb)
