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Siddharth Nigam
Siddharth Nigam snapped promoting his film Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan at Mehboob Studios in Bandra (cropped).jpg
Nigam in 2023
Born
Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh
Alma mater
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.

About His Life

Siddharth Nigam, Abhishek Nigam And Vibha Nigam At Special Screening Of Panipat Movie ( Watermark Free Image) 2019
Siddharth Nigam with his family at a special movie screening.

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.
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
0TBA Tez Raftaaar dagger Shiva

TV Shows He Has Been In

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
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.
2024 Blue Tick Viraj

Music Videos He Has Been In

Year Title Singer(s) Notes Ref.
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.
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
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