Siddharth Nigam facts for kids
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Siddharth Nigam
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Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh
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Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 2011 — present |
Known for | Dhoom 3 Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa (season 9) Chandra Nandini Aladdin – Naam Toh Suna Hoga |
Siddharth Nigam is a talented Indian actor. He is famous for his work in both Indian TV shows and movies. You might know him from his roles as young Sahir and Samar in the movie Dhoom 3. He also played young Prince Ashoka in Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat. Later, he was Prince Bindusara in Chandra Nandini and the main character Aladdin in Aladdin – Naam Toh Suna Hoga.
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About His Life
Siddharth Nigam grew up in a city called Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh, India. He has an older brother, Abhishek Nigam, who is also an actor. Their mother runs a special group called an NGO (Non-Governmental Organization) and a beauty salon.
Siddharth finished his tenth grade at Khelgaon Public School. While there, he was very good at gymnastics. He even won a gold medal in parallel bars and a silver medal in high bar at a big school sports event in Pune.
Later, he moved from Prayagraj to Mumbai. In 2021, Siddharth started studying at Thakur College in Mumbai. He also owns two homes in Mumbai.
His Acting Journey
Siddharth Nigam began his acting career in 2011. His first appearance was in a TV advertisement for Bournvita. After seeing him in the ad, the people making the movie Dhoom 3 asked him to try out for a role.
He got the part of Young Sahir/Samar in Dhoom 3. This movie was directed by Vijay Krishna Acharya and came out on December 20, 2013. Critics really liked his acting. One reviewer said, "Siddharth Nigam is a talent to watch out for, he's superb!" Another said he "lights up the screen with his self-assured performance."
After his successful movie debut, Siddharth started acting on TV in 2014. He played Young Rudra in a show about old stories called Maha Kumbh: Ek Rahasaya, Ek Kahasani. This show was on Life OK. In February 2015, Siddharth played the main role of Young Ashoka in the historical show Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat. In the same month, he appeared as a guest on a special episode of Comedy Nights with Kapil.
In 2016, he was a contestant on the dance show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 9. Later, he played Young Shivaji in the show Peshwa Bajirao. In 2017, he played Bindusara in Chandra Nandini. Bindusara was the son of Emperor Chandragupta Maurya. He acted alongside Avneet Kaur in this show.
From 2018 to 2021, Siddharth played Aladdin in Sony SAB's popular show Aladdin – Naam Toh Suna Hoga. He acted with Avneet Kaur and later Ashi Singh in this series. In 2021, he was seen as Shivaay in Sony SAB's Hero – Gayab Mode On. He even worked with his brother Abhishek Nigam in this show.
In March 2022, Siddharth also started singing and writing songs. His first song was called Tum Mili. In April 2023, he appeared in Salman Khan's movie Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan. He will also be seen in a movie called Blue Tick in July 2024.
Other Cool Things He Does
In August 2022, India celebrated its 75th Anniversary of Indian Independence. The Ministry of Culture chose 75 special people to be "Cultural Ambassadors." Siddharth Nigam was one of them!
On August 31, 2022, Siddharth became a business owner. He launched his very own brand of activewear called Ulltor. Activewear is clothing you wear for sports or exercise.
Movies He Has Been In
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Films
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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2013 | Dhoom 3 | Young Sahir/Samar | Extended cameo | |
2017 | Munna Michael | Young Manav "Munna" Roy | Cameo | |
2023 | Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan | Love | ||
Rani Pink | Rishi | Short film | ||
TBA | Tez Raftaaar ![]() |
Shiva |
TV Shows He Has Been In
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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2014 | Maha Kumbh: Ek Rahasaya, Ek Kahani | Young Rudra | ||
2015–2016 | Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat | Prince Ashoka | ||
2016 | Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 9 | Contestant | 4th place | |
Comedy Nights Bachao | Child comedian | Episode 55 | ||
2017 | Peshwa Bajirao | Young Shivaji | ||
Chandra Nandini | Crown Prince Bindusara | |||
2018 | Kundali Bhagya | Himself | Episode 308 | |
2018–2021 | Aladdin – Naam Toh Suna Hoga | Aladdin | ||
2019 | Kitchen Champion | Himself | Episode 53 | |
Ace of Space 2 | Himself | Episode 72 | ||
2020 | Baalveer Returns | Aladdin | ||
Kuch Smiles Ho Jayein... with Alia | Himself | Episode 1 | ||
2021 | Hero – Gayab Mode On | Shivaay |
Web Series He Has Been In
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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2024 | Blue Tick | Viraj |
Music Videos He Has Been In
Year | Title | Singer(s) | Notes | Ref. |
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2018 | Tu Naa Aaya | Shyamoli Sanghi | ||
2019 | Zaroori Hai Kya Ishq Mein | Meet Bros, Papon | ||
Yaari Hai | Tony Kakkar | |||
Gal Karke | Asees Kaur | |||
Attachment | Ravneet Singh | |||
2020 | Luck Di Kasam | Ramji Gulati, Mack | ||
Tu Mera Bhai Hai | Ravish Khanna | Special appearance | ||
Ringtone | Preetinder, Vicky Sandhu | |||
Meri Hai Maa | Tarsh | |||
2021 | Chup | Vikas | ||
Teri Aadat | Abhi Dutt | |||
Kareeb | Vishal Dadlani | |||
Hone Laga Tumse Pyaar | Abhi Dutt | |||
Dard Tere | Ishaan Khan, Shambhavi Thakur | |||
Majnu | Prakriti Kakar, Sukriti Kakar, Mellow D | |||
Wallah Wallah | Ishaan Khan | |||
Mere Sanam | Yasser Desai | |||
2022 | Tum Mili | Himself | Independent release | |
2023 | Teri Aadat 2 | Abhi Dutt | ||
Ek Danta 2.0 | Mika Singh | |||
Jaana Hai Toh Jaa | Raas, Sheetal | |||
Latka | Amit Mishra, Shilpa Surroch |
Awards He Has Won
Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
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2014 | Screen Awards | Best Child Artist | Dhoom 3 | Nominated | |
2015 | Indian Television Academy Awards | Most Promising Child Star (Desh Ka Laadla) | Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat | Won | |
Gold Awards | Best Actor Debut (Male) | Won | |||
Indian Telly Awards | Best Child Artiste (Male) | Won | |||
Fresh New Face (Male) | Maha Kumbh: Ek Rahasaya, Ek Kahani | Nominated | |||
2019 | Gold Awards | People's Favorite TV Actor | Aladdin – Naam Toh Suna Hoga | Won | |
Best Onscreen Jodi (With Avneet Kaur) | Nominated | ||||
2020 | Gold Glam and Style Awards | Most Sought After Influencer (Male) | N/A | Won | |
2022 | Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards India | Favorite TV Actor (Male) | Aladdin – Naam Toh Suna Hoga | Nominated | |
Favourite Sibling Jodi (With Abhishek Nigam) | N/A | Nominated | |||
Favorite Instagram Personality | N/A | Won | |||
Indian Television Academy Awards | Popular Actor – Drama | Hero – Gayab Mode On | Nominated |
See Also
- List of Indian television actors
- List of Indian male film actors