Nawazuddin Siddiqui Net Worth

Nawazuddin Siddiqui net worth in 2026 is estimated at $12 million [1][2]. Pinkvilla reports about 12 million dollars, or 96 crore rupees, and Stamfordigit reports 100 crore rupees. Other outlets put the range at 96 to 120 crore rupees, or 12 to 15 million dollars, and the 12 million dollar figure is the most commonly repeated estimate.

Nawazuddin Siddiqui became famous with Gangs of Wasseypur in 2012, after more than a decade of small roles in films like Sarfarosh, Shool and Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. His performance as Faizal Khan made him a star at 38, and The Lunchbox, Manjhi and Sacred Games then made him one of India's most acclaimed actors.

Before acting, Nawazuddin Siddiqui studied chemistry, graduating with a BSc, and worked as a chemist in a petrochemical factory in Baroda. He then worked as a watchman in Delhi for 200 rupees a month, joined a theatre group, and was admitted to the National School of Drama, where he trained for three years.

Nawazuddin Siddiqui reportedly charges around 10 crore rupees per film for lead roles, with some reports putting the figure at 6 to 8 crore rupees [4]. After Gangs of Wasseypur, he recalled that nearly 200 scripts arrived and some producers placed blank cheques in front of him, allowing him to name his fee.

Yes, Nawazuddin Siddiqui has won a National Film Award, along with an IIFA Award and two Filmfare Awards, and he has been nominated for an International Emmy [3]. He has also had eight films selected for the Cannes Film Festival, a record for an Indian actor, and his work in The Lunchbox, Manjhi and Sacred Games is widely acclaimed.

Nawazuddin Siddiqui was born on 19 May 1974, which makes him 52 years old in 2026. He worked as a chemist and a watchman in his twenties, trained at the National School of Drama, spent thirteen years in small roles, and became a star with Gangs of Wasseypur at 38.