Nawazuddin Siddiqui Calls Holi His Favourite Festival !!!

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Nawazuddin Siddiqui Calls holi His Favourite Festival: 'Made Half Of delhi My Stage' After Drinking Thandai

Actor nawazuddin siddiqui shares his fondness for holi, calling it his "favorite festival."

Holi is the festival of colors, joy, and merriment. As the entire nation gets gripped by its fervor, actor nawazuddin siddiqui also shared his fondness for the festival, calling holi his "favorite festival" during an interaction with Samdish Bhatia on his chat show.


On being asked about his favorite festival, nawazuddin siddiqui shared that it's Holi. When prompted to explain the reason behind his fondness for the festival, the 'Gangs Of Wasseypur' actor related an incident from earlier days when he was at the National school of Drama.


Narrating a hilarious incident, Nawazuddin said in Hindi, "I drank thandai for the first time when I was at NSD. Swanand Kirkire, who was my batchmate, took me outside and made me drink thandai. I kept on drinking. For a while, nothing happened. Then they made me drink more. After half an hour...I started to recite Aswathama's speech and Naseeruddin Shah's speech. 


There's this famous ashwathama speech, 'This is my bow, Ashwathama's bow, which was made by Dronacharya himself'. I had made half of delhi my stage and wherever I was going, be it ITO or Connaught Place, I was carrying the stage along with me."


About Nawazuddin Siddiqui

Nawazuddin Siddiqui is a highly acclaimed and versatile indian actor known for his exceptional performances in bollywood and beyond. After completing his schooling, Siddiqui enrolled at the National school of Drama (NSD) in New delhi, one of India's premier institutions for theater education. At NSD, he honed his acting skills and gained valuable experience in various aspects of theater, laying the foundation for his future career in the entertainment industry.


Nawazuddin Siddiqui's breakthrough came with his role in Anurag Kashyap's critically acclaimed film, "Black Friday" (2007), based on the 1993 bombay bombings. Siddiqui's portrayal of a small-time crook garnered widespread praise, establishing him as a promising talent in the industry.


However, it was his collaboration with director Anurag Kashyap in the film "Gangs of Wasseypur" (2012) that catapulted Siddiqui to mainstream success and earned him widespread recognition. His portrayal of the complex and menacing character, Faizal Khan, in the crime saga was lauded by critics and audiences alike, solidifying his reputation as one of India's finest actors.

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