Archive · 7 Nov 2025
Nawazuddin Siddiqui Admits Inheriting Insecurities and Anger from Father
Nawazuddin Siddiqui, a famous actor, recently talked about his dad.
He said his father used to tell made-up stories, like saying he had been to all the places Nawaz visited.
At first, these stories made Nawaz feel confident, like they were important.
But his dad was also very honest in his business, which made him lose a lot of money and fail many times.
Seeing this, Nawaz decided he didn't want to be like his father and wanted to work hard.
Even though he didn't want to be like his dad, Nawaz feels he still got some of his dad's worries and anger.
He also realized he became a successful actor without being conventionally handsome, and wonders how much more successful he could have been if he looked different.
Nawazuddin Siddiqui revealed he inherited insecurities and anger from his father.
He realized later in life that fathers could show love, a different dynamic than his own relationship with his deceased father.
Siddiqui's father had a habit of making up stories, claiming he had visited places his son mentioned.
Despite his father's tall tales, Siddiqui's father was honest in business, leading to his downfall.
Siddiqui aimed to work hard and not end up like his father, yet acknowledges inheriting some of his father's struggles.
- Who
- Nawazuddin Siddiqui
- What
- Shared personal stories about his father and how his upbringing, particularly his father's traits, influenced him.
- When
- During a recent interview on Raj Shamani's podcast.
- Where
- Discussed during a podcast interview, referencing his childhood and experiences in big cities.
- Why
- To discuss his career and personal life, reflecting on his upbringing and its impact on his personality and success.
- Actor
- Nawazuddin Siddiqui
- Podcast Appearance
- Raj Shamani's podcast
- Key Discussion Points
- Childhood, relationship with father, father's habits, insecurities, anger issues
- Father's Traits
- Affinity for lying, honesty in business, faced downfall
- Actor's Realizations
- Fathers can love children, inherited traits, achieved success despite not being conventionally good-looking