Indian actor
Siddharth Nigam is an Indian actor who works in Indian television and films. He is known for his role as young Sahir and Samar in
Dhoom 3 , young Mauryan prince
Ashoka in
Colors TV 's
Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat , Prince
Bindusara in
StarPlus 's
Chandra Nandini and
Aladdin in
Sony SAB 's
Aladdin – Naam Toh Suna Hoga .
Personal life
Siddharth Nigam with his family at special screening of
Panipat
Nigam was brought up in
Prayagraj ,
Uttar Pradesh .
[1] He has an elder brother, Abhishek Nigam, who is also an actor and their mother runs an
NGO and a beauty parlour.
[2]
[3]
He completed his tenth class studies at Khelgaon Public School, where he practiced for gymnastics.
[4] Nigam has won a gold medal in parallel bar and a silver medal in high bar at 58th National School Games,
Pune .
[2]
[5]
[6] Later he moved to
Mumbai from
Allahabad .
[1] In 2021, Nigam pursued a degree from
Thakur College in
Kandivali , Mumbai.
[7]
Nigam also owns two houses in Mumbai.
[8]
Career
Nigam started his acting career in 2011 by appearing in a
Bournvita advertisement.
[6] After watching him in advertisement, makers of the film
Dhoom 3 called him for an audition to play the Young Sahir/Samar.
[9] The film was directed by
Vijay Krishna Acharya , and it was released on 20 December 2013.
[10]
Taran Adarsh of the entertainment portal
Bollywood Hungama reviewed, "Siddharth Nigam is a talent to watch out for, he's superb!".
[11] Writing for
India Today Suhani Singh said, "He lights up the screen with his self-assured performance and charming presence".
[12]
After his successful debut in film, he debuted on television in 2014 with the role of Young Rudra in the mythological drama series
Maha Kumbh: Ek Rahasaya, Ek Kahani ,
[13] which aired
Life OK .
[14]
[15]
In February 2015, Nigam was seen in the historical drama series
Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat where he played the lead role of Young Ashoka.
[16]
[17] On 15 February 2015, Nigam appeared as a guest in a special Mahashivratri episode on
Comedy Nights with Kapil .
[18]
In 2016, he was seen in
Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 9 as a contestant and later as Young Shivaji in
Peshwa Bajirao .
In 2017, he portrayed the character of
Bindusara , the son of Emperor
Chandragupta Maurya in
Chandra Nandini opposite
Avneet Kaur .
From 2018 to 2021, he played Aladdin in
Sony SAB 's
Aladdin—Naam Toh Suna Hoga .
In 2021, he was seen as Shivaay in
Sony SAB 's
Hero – Gayab Mode On alongside his brother Abhishek Nigam.
In March 2022, Nigam made his debut as a singer and lyricist with Tum Mili .
[19]
[20]
In April 2023, Nigam was seen in
Salman Khan 's
Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan .
[21]
[22]
Other work
In August 2022, Nigam was selected as one of the "Cultural Ambassador of India" along with 74 others at the
75th Anniversary of Indian Independence .
[23]
On 31 August 2022, Nigam turned entrepreneur by launching his own activewear brand Ulltor.
[24]
Filmography
Key
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Denotes Films/TV shows that have not yet been released
Films
Television
Special appearances
Music videos
Awards and nominations
See also
References
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"Siddharth Nigam: I feel I resemble Emperor Ashoka" .
The Times of India . 4 February 2015. Retrieved 16 October 2015 .
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a
b Lipika Varma (13 October 2015).
"An Olympic medal is all I want, says Siddharth Nigam" .
Deccan Chronicle . Retrieved 16 October 2015 .
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"Television stars share their special Mother's Day messages" . Deccan Chronicle . 9 May 2015. Retrieved 16 October 2015 .
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"Meet junior Aamir Khan of 'Dhoom 3' " .
The Indian Express . 31 December 2013. Retrieved 16 October 2015 .
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"Siddharth Nigam: An Olympic medal in gymnastics was my biggest dream – Times of India" . The Times of India . 30 August 2018. Retrieved 6 September 2021 .
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a
b Lakshmi, K. (18 October 2015).
"No sabhas? Well, there is always television" . The Hindu . Retrieved 29 October 2015 .
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"We're glad we got a chance to see Bhopal's beauty- Avneet Kaur and Siddharth Nigam – Times of India" . The Times of India . 24 April 2019. Retrieved 12 April 2022 .
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"Exclusive: Siddharth Nigam on his childhood struggles, 'We had to filter our demands and buy only basic necessities' " . The Times of India . 24 March 2022. Retrieved 24 May 2022 .
^ Varma, Lipika (11 October 2015).
"An Olympic medalis all I want: Siddharth Nigam" .
The Asian Age . Retrieved 29 October 2015 .
^ Subhash K Jha (27 December 2013).
"Meet the young Aamir Khan in Dhoom 3" .
Rediff.com . Retrieved 29 October 2015 .
^ Adarsh, Taran (20 December 2013).
"Dhoom 3" .
Bollywood Hungama . Archived from
the original on 14 June 2012. Retrieved 29 October 2015 .
^ Singh, Suhani (20 December 2013).
"Movie review: Dhoom 3 on par with Hollywood's action flicks" .
India Today . Retrieved 29 October 2015 .
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"Lost & found" .
The Tribune (Chandigarh) . 15 December 2014. Retrieved 16 October 2015 .
^ Natasha Coutinho (25 November 2014).
"Young Siddharth Nigam is fearless" .
Deccan Chronicle . Retrieved 16 October 2015 .
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" "I am sure it will be a game-changer," says Gautam Rode about ' Maha Kumbh' " .
Deccan Chronicle . 14 December 2014. Retrieved 16 October 2015 .
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"Siddharth Nigam, Sumit Kaul and Pallavi Subhash roped in for Ashoka" . The Indian Express . 19 December 2014. Retrieved 16 October 2015 .
^ Srabanti Chakrabarti (1 March 2015).
"Simulating regality" .
Deccan Herald . Retrieved 16 October 2015 .
^ Anu James (13 February 2015).
" 'Comedy Nights with Kapil': Colors TV Celebs Grace Special Mahashivratri Episode" .
International Business Times . Retrieved 16 October 2015 .
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a
b
"Siddharth Nigam: My fans had been requesting that they wanted to hear me sing" .
Mid-Day . 11 March 2022. Retrieved 13 March 2022 .
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"Siddharth Nigam debuts as singer, composer with 'Tum Mili' – Times of India" . The Times of India . 13 March 2022. Retrieved 13 March 2022 .
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"Siddharth Nigam to Be a Part of Salman Khan's Next" . News18 . 23 May 2022. Retrieved 24 May 2022 .
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"EXCLUSIVE: Siddharth Nigam on board Salman Khan's next; Shoot begins in Mumbai" . PINKVILLA . 23 May 2022. Retrieved 24 May 2022 .
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"Siddharth Nigam 'extremely overwhelmed' as he is appointed 'cultural ambassador of India' " . PTC Punjabi . 11 August 2022. Retrieved 14 August 2022 .
^ Hungama, Bollywood (29 August 2022).
"Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan actor Siddharth Nigam turns entrepreneur; launches his activewear brand Ulltor : Bollywood News – Bollywood Hungama" .
Bollywood Hungama . Retrieved 31 August 2022 .
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"Dhoom 3 actor Siddharth Nigam: I didn't want to be stuck with child actor image" . Hindustan Times . 7 January 2021. Retrieved 24 July 2021 .
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"Siddharth Nigam: Don't take spotlight as a drawback" . Hindustan Times . 6 March 2021. Retrieved 9 November 2021 .
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"Jassie Gill and Siddharth Nigam join Salman Khan's 'Kabhi Eid Kabhi Diwali': Report" .
The Times of India . 23 May 2022. Retrieved 24 May 2022 .
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"Siddharth Nigam and Apoorva Arora share their Diwali memories, their onscreen bond and more" . The Times of India . 13 November 2023.
ISSN
0971-8257 . Retrieved 20 December 2023 .
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Siddharth Nigam & Apoorva Arora on their short film Rani Pink , retrieved 20 December 2023
^ Service, Tribune News.
"Siddharth bags a film" . Tribuneindia News Service . Retrieved 24 July 2021 .
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"I am what I am today because of Prayagraj, says Siddharth Nigam – Times of India" . The Times of India . 25 October 2020. Retrieved 18 September 2021 .
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"Siddharth Nigam, Sumit Kaul and Pallavi Subhash roped in for Ashoka" . The Indian Express . 19 December 2014. Retrieved 18 September 2021 .
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"Siddharth Nigam to be part of Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa" . India Today . Retrieved 18 September 2021 .
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"Ashoka's Siddharth Nigam to now play young Chatrapati Shivaji" . Hindustan Times . 24 November 2016. Retrieved 18 September 2021 .
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"Siddharth Nigam hurt on Chandra Nandini sets, but he is all happy about it. Read why" . The Indian Express . 3 September 2017. Retrieved 18 September 2021 .
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"Siddharth Nigam and Avneet Kaur in SAB TV's fantasy drama Aladdin" . The Indian Express . 12 May 2018. Retrieved 18 September 2021 .
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"Hero-Gayab Mode On's Siddharth Nigam: I am a person who loves to goof around – Times of India" . The Times of India . 23 June 2021. Retrieved 18 September 2021 .
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"Watch Siddharth Nigam and Faisal Khan's Performance in Kumkum Bhagya and Kundali Bhagya crossover" . ZEE5 . Retrieved 12 June 2022 .
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"Kitchen Champion 2019 | Season 1 | Episode 53 | Online | MX Player" . www.mxplayer.in . Retrieved 18 September 2021 .
^ Team, Filmymonkey (4 November 2019).
"MTV Ace of Space 2: Salman Zaidi Announced As The Winner In Grand Finale!" . news.abplive.com . Retrieved 22 February 2022 .
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"Avneet Kaur aka Yasmine and Sidharth Nigam aka Aladdin on 'Kuch Smiles Ho Jayein…with Alia' – Times of India" . The Times of India . 18 May 2020. Retrieved 18 September 2021 .
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"Bigg Boss 15: Salman Khan to welcome the New Year in style with Waluscha De Sousa, Palak Tiwari, Siddharth Nigam, Jannat Zubair and others : Bollywood News" . Bollywood Hungama . 31 December 2021. Retrieved 31 December 2021 .
^ Voot.
"Watch Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Season 10 Episode 13 Telecasted On 15-10-2022 Online" . www.voot.com . Retrieved 16 October 2022 .
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"Hindi Song Tu Naa Aaya Sung By Shyamoli Sanghi | Hindi Video Songs – Times of India" . The Times of India . Retrieved 12 July 2021 .
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"Latest Hindi Song 'Zaroori Hai Kya Ishq Mein' Sung By Meet Bros | Hindi Video Songs – Times of India" . The Times of India . Retrieved 12 July 2021 .
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"देखें,टोनी ककड़ का नया पंजाबी गाना: 'यारी है' " . Navbharat Times (in Hindi). Retrieved 12 July 2021 .
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"Latest Punjabi Song 'Gal Karke' Sung By Asees Kaur | Punjabi Video Songs – Times of India" . The Times of India . Retrieved 12 July 2021 .
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Attachment song by Ravneet Singh – Gaana.com , retrieved 1 March 2022
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"रिलीज हुआ अवनित कौर और सिद्धार्थ निगम गाना 'लक दी कसम' का विडियो" . Navbharat Times (in Hindi). Retrieved 12 July 2021 .
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"Latest Hindi Song 'Tu Mera Bhai Hai' Sung By Ravish Khanna Starring Abhishek Nigam, Alam Khan, Ravish Khanna And Special Appearance Given By 'Siddharth Nigam' | Hindi Video Songs – Times of India" . The Times of India . Retrieved 12 July 2021 .
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"Check Out Latest Punjabi Song Music Video 'Ringtone' Sung By Preetinder Featuring Jannat Zubair And Siddharth Nigam | Punjabi Video Songs – Times of India" . The Times of India . Retrieved 12 July 2021 .
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"सिद्धार्थ निगम-अवनीत कौर के म्यूजिक एलबम रिलीज, टॉप ट्रेंडिंग में मचा रहे धमाल" . Aaj Tak (in Hindi). March 2021. Retrieved 14 July 2021 .
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"Watch New Hindi Song Music Video – 'Teri Aadat' Sung By Abhi Dutt Featuring Siddharth Nigam And Anushka Sen | Hindi Video Songs – Times of India" . The Times of India . Retrieved 12 July 2021 .
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"Watch Latest Hindi Song Music Video – 'Kareeb' Sung By Vishal Dadlani | Hindi Video Songs – Times of India" . The Times of India . Retrieved 12 July 2021 .
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"Watch: Siddharth Nigam and Avneet Kaur's romance in 'Hone Laga Tumse Pyaar' " . www.mid-day.com . 13 July 2021. Retrieved 14 July 2021 .
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"Siddharth Nigam's 'Dard Tere' music video released" . Mid-day . 28 August 2021. Retrieved 16 November 2022 .
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"New Song Majnu: सिद्धार्थ निगम और अभिषेक निगम के साथ रिलीज होने जा रहा है कक्कड़ सिस्टर्स का नया गाना" . TV9 Hindi (in Hindi). 26 September 2021. Retrieved 27 September 2021 .
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"Siddharth Nigam, Jannat Zubair move to the beats of 'Wallah Wallah' | english.lokmat.com" . Lokmat English . 13 December 2021. Retrieved 13 December 2021 .
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Anushka Sen and Siddharth Nigam: Teri Aadat 2 | Pinkvilla , retrieved 18 September 2023
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"Teri Aadat 2 sung by Abhi Dutt starring Siddharth Nigam and Anushka Se" . The Times of India . Retrieved 18 September 2023 .
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"Ekdanta 2.0 song: Siddharth Nigam and Celesti Bairagey's Ganeshotsav song is a vibe" . PINKVILLA . 15 September 2023. Retrieved 18 September 2023 .
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Jaana Hai Toh Jaa | Siddharth Nigam | Ashnoor Kaur | Saregama , retrieved 20 December 2023
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"Amit Mishra on reviving A R Rahman's iconic song 'Latka': 'I Just Tried To Be Original' " . news.abplive.com . 1 January 2024. Retrieved 3 January 2024 .
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"Siddharth Nigam Nominations – Bollywood Hungama" . Bollywood Hungama . Retrieved 14 November 2021 .
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List of Winners: 2015 Television Style Awards
^ Prarthna Sarkar (7 September 2015).
"ITA Awards 2015 Complete Winners List: Karan Patel, Shakti Arora, Radhika Madan, Anita Hassanandani and Others Win Big" . International Business Times . Retrieved 16 October 2015 .
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"The Indian Television Academy Awards 2015 winners" . The Indian Television Academy Awards. 6 September 2015. Retrieved 19 October 2015 .
^ Prarthna Sarkar (22 June 2015).
"Zee Gold Awards 2015 Highlights, Complete Winners' List: 'Yeh Hai Mohabbatein' Bags Most Honours; Karan-Divyanka's Romance Steals the Show" . International Business Times . Retrieved 16 October 2015 .
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"Indian Telly Awards 2015: Karan Patel, Kapil Sharma winners" .
Times of India .
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"Nominations for Indian Telly Awards 2015 out; see who all have made the cut" . India Today . Retrieved 14 November 2021 .
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"KCA" . voting.voot.com . Retrieved 9 February 2022 .
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"Nickelodeon India Announces Kids' Choice Awards 2022 Winners" . Retrieved 15 July 2023 .
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