Siddharth Nigam is an Indian actor, who works in Hindi films and TV serials. He gained immense popularity for playing the role of young Sahir and Samar in the 2013 Hindi film ‘Dhoom 3.’ He is also known for portraying Prince Ashoka in the Hindi TV serial ‘Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat’ (2015).
Wiki/Biography
Siddharth Nigam was born on Wednesday, 13 September 2000 (age 22 years; as of 2022) in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh. His zodiac sign is Virgo.
Siddharth Nigam’s childhood picture
He did his schooling at Khelgaon Public School, Allahabad. Later, he attended Thakur College of Science and Commerce, Mumbai.
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 7″
Height (approx.): 60 kg
Hair Colour: Black
Eye Colour: Hazel Brown
Body Measurements (approx.): Chest 38″, Waist 30″, Biceps 16″
Family
Parents & Siblings
His father, Ramvir Tokas, passed away when Siddharth was a kid. His mother, Vibha Nigam, runs a beauty parlour and an NGO. His elder brother, Abhishek Nigam, is a TV actor.
Siddharth Nigam’s father
Siddharth Nigam with his mother
Siddharth Nigam with his brother
Relationships/Affairs
Siddharth’s name has been linked with the Indian actress Avneet Kaur for a very long time. Later, there were rumours that the couple has parted ways.
Siddharth Nigam and Avneet Kaur
According to various sources, he was in a rumoured relationship with Ashi Singh.
Siddharth Nigam and Ashi Singh
Career
Advertisement
In 2011, Nigam started his career as a child model with a TV advertisement for Bournvita.
Siddharth Nigam in Bournvita ad
After watching the ad, the makers of the Hindi film ‘Dhoom 3’ asked him to audition for the film. He has appeared in TV commercials for a few other brands like KitKat and Realme Mobile.
Siddharth Nigam in Realme ad
Film
In 2013, he made his Bollywood debut with the Hindi film ‘Dhoom 3’ in which he played the role of young Sahir/Samar played by Aamir Khan.
Dhoom 3
In 2017, he played young Manav ‘Munna’ Roy in the Hindi film ‘Munna Michael’ which was played by Tiger Shroff. He acted in the multi-starrer Hindi film ‘Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan’ in 2023.
Siddharth Nigam in Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan
Television
Actor
Siddharth made his TV debut with the 2014 TV serial ‘Maha Kumbh: Ek Rahasaya, Ek Kahani’ in which he played the role of young Rudra. The serial was aired on Life OK.
Maha Kumbh- Ek Rahasaya, Ek Kahani
He has appeared in a few other Hindi TV serials like ‘Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat’ (2015; Colors), ‘Peshwa Bajirao’ (2017; Sony), ‘Chandra Nandini’ (2017; Star Plus), ‘Aladdin – Naam Toh Suna Hoga’ (2018; SAB), and ‘Hero – Gayab Mode On’ (2021; SAB).
Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat
Contestant
In 2016, Nigam participated in the reality TV dance show ‘Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa season 9,’ which aired on Colors.
Siddharth Nigam in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa
Special Appearance
Nigam has made special appearances in various Colors TV shows like ‘Comedy Nights Bachao’ (2016), ‘Kitchen Champion’ (2019), ‘Bigg Boss 15’ (2021), and ‘Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 10’ (2022).
Siddharth Nigam in Comedy Nights Bachao
Music Video
In 2018, he appeared in his debut Hindi music video “Tu Naa Aaya” by Shyamoli Sanghi.
Tu Naa Aaya
He has been featured in many Hindi music videos including “Yaari Hai” by Tony Kakkar, “Meri Hai Maa” (2020) by Tarsh, “Kareeb” (2021) by Vishal Dadlani, and “Mere Sanam” (2021) by Yasser Desai.
Mere Sanam (2021)
Other Work
In 2011, he started his self-titled YouTube channel on which he uploads challenge videos, music videos, and travel videos. He has around 2 million subscribers on his channel.
Siddharth Nigam’s YouTube channel
Nigam made his debut as a singer and lyricist in 2022 with the Hindi song “Tum Mili.”
Tum Mili
He used to make lip-sync and dance videos on TikTok until it was banned in India in 2020. On 31 August 2022, he launched an activewear brand named Ulltor.
Awards
- 2015: Indian Television Academy Award (ITA) for Most Promising Child Star (Desh Ka Laadla) for Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat
Siddharth Nigam with his ITA award
- 2015: Zee Gold Award for Best Actor Debut (Male) for Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat
Siddharth Nigam with his Zee Gold Award
- 2015: Indian Telly Award for Best Child Artiste (Male) for Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat
- 2018: Top 20 Young Achievers in India by Sutra HR
Siddharth Nigam with his Top 20 Young Achievers certificate
- 2019: Zee Gold Award for People’s Favourite TV Actor
- 2021: DadaSaheb Phalke Award for Best Actor
Siddharth Nigam with Dadasaheb Phalke Award
Car Collection
- BMW 3 series
Siddharth Nigam with his BMW car
- Jaguar F-Pace
Siddharth Nigam with his Jaguar car
Favourites
Facts/Trivia
- While he was studying in school, he started practising gymnastics. In gymnastics, he won a gold medal in the parallel bar and a silver medal in the high bar at the 58th National School Games, Pune.
- In an interview, he shared that in gymnastics, he was inspired by Jackie Chan.
- Nigam owns two houses in Mumbai.
- In September 2021, Nigam, along with his brother, was featured on the cover of TMM (Think Mkt. Magazine).
Siddharth Nigam and his brother featured on TMM magazine
- In August 2022, he was appointed as the “Cultural Ambassador of India” along with 74 others at the 75th Anniversary of Indian Independence.
- He is an avid animal lover and owns a pet dog named Wasooli Bhai.
Siddharth Nigam with his pet dog
Categories: Biography
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