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Siddharth Nigam
Nigam in 2019
Born
Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh
Alma mater
OccupationActor
Years active2011 — present
Known forDhoom 3
Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat
Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa (season 9)
Chandra Nandini
Aladdin – Naam Toh Suna Hoga

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 Allahabad, 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 with the role of Young Rudra in the mythological drama series Maha Kumbh: Ek Rahasaya, Ek Kahani.[13] The show aired on 15 December 2014 on Life Ok television.[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, along with his brother Abhishek, who played Bhadraketu.

From 2018 to 2021, he played Aladdin in Sony SAB's Aladdin—Naam Toh Suna Hoga. He was last seen as Shivaay in Sony SAB's Hero – Gayab Mode On. Nigam will next star in a film named The Shoonyah: Chapter 1 - Blow of The War Horns.[19]

In March 2022, Nigam made his debut as a singer and lyricist with Tum Mili.[20][21]

In December 2022, Nigam will be seen in Kabhi Eid Kabhi Diwali.[22][23]

Filmography

Key†
Denotes Films/TV shows/Web series that have not yet been released

Films

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2013 Dhoom 3 Young Sahir/Samar Extended cameo

[24]

2017 Munna Michael Young Manav "Munna" Roy Cameo [25]
2022 Kabhi Eid Kabhi Diwali † TBA Filming [26]
TBA Tez Raftaaar † Shiva [27]

Television

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2014 Maha Kumbh: Ek Rahasaya, Ek Kahani Young Rudra [28]
2015–2016 Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat Prince Ashoka [29]
2016 Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 9 Contestant 4th place [30]
2017 Peshwa Bajirao Young Shivaji [31]
Chandra Nandini Crown Prince Bindusara [32]
2018–2021 Aladdin - Naam Toh Suna Hoga Aladdin [33]
2021 Hero – Gayab Mode On Shivaay [34]

Special appearances

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2016 Comedy Nights Bachao Himself [citation needed]
2019 Kitchen Champion Episode 53 [35]
Ace of Space 2 Episode 72 [36]
2020 Baalveer Returns Aladdin [citation needed]
Kuch Smiles Ho Jayein... with Alia Episode 1 [37]
2021 Bigg Boss 15 Himself Day 91 [38]

Music videos

Year Title Singer(s) Label Notes Ref.
2018 Tu Naa Aaya Shyamoli Sanghi Zee Music Company [39]
2019 Zaroori Hai Kya Ishq Mein Meet Bros, Papon MB Music [40]
Yaari Hai Tony Kakkar Desi Music Factory [41]
Gal Karke Asees Kaur [42]
Attachment Ravneet Singh Bon Bros Records Released by his own label [43]
2020 Luck Di Kasam Ramji Gulati, Mack T-Series [44]
Tu Mera Bhai Hai Ravish Khanna Bon Bros Records Special appearance [45]
Ringtone Preetinder, Vicky Sandhu Desi Music Factory Lockdown release [46]
Meri Hai Maa Tarsh Bon Bros Records Released by his own label [47]
2021 Chup Vikas BGBNG Music [48]
Teri Aadat Abhi Dutt BLive Music [49]
Kareeb Vishal Dadlani TM Music [50]
Hone Laga Tumse Pyaar Abhi Dutt BLive Music [51]
Dard Tere Ishaan Khan, Shambhavi Thakur [52]
Majnu Prakriti Kakar, Sukriti Kakar, Mellow D VYRL Originals [53]
Wallah Wallah Ishaan Khan BLive Music [54]
Mere Sanam Yasser Desai Aatma Music [55]
2022 Tum Mili Himself Siddharth Nigam Independent release [20]

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Work Result Ref.
2014 Screen Awards Best Child Artist Dhoom 3 Nominated [56]
2015 Indian Television Academy Awards Most Promising Child Star (Desh Ka Laadla) Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat Won [57][58]
Gold Awards Best Actor Debut (Male) Won [59]
Indian Telly Awards Best Child Artiste (Male) Won [60]
Fresh New Face (Male) Maha Kumbh: Ek Rahasaya, Ek Kahani Nominated [61]
2019 Gold Awards People's Favorite TV Actor Aladdin - Naam Toh Suna Hoga Won [62]
Best Onscreen Jodi (With Avneet Kaur) Nominated
2022 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards Favorite TV Actor (Male) Nominated [63]
Favourite Sibling Jodi (With Abhishek Nigam) — Nominated

See also

References

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