Siddharth Nigam is an Indian actor who works in Indian television and films. He is known for his roles as young Sahir and Samar in Dhoom 3, young Mauryan prince Ashoka in Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat, Prince Bindusara in StarPlus's Chandra Nandini, and Aladdin in Aladdin – Naam Toh Suna Hoga.
Personal life
Nigam was brought up in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. He has an elder brother, Abhishek Nigam, who is also an actor, and their mother runs an NGO and a beauty parlour.
He completed his tenth-class studies at Khelgaon Public School, where he practiced gymnastics. Nigam has won a gold medal in parallel bars and a silver medal in high bar at 58th National School Games, Pune.
Later, he moved to Mumbai from Allahabad. In 2021, Nigam pursued a degree from Thakur College in Kandivali, Mumbai. Nigam also owns two houses in Mumbai.
Career Nigam started his acting career in 2011 by appearing in a Bournvita advertisement. After watching him in advertisement, the makers of the film Dhoom 3 called him for an audition to play the Young Sahir/Samar. The film was directed by Vijay Krishna Acharya and was released on 20 December 2013. Taran Adarsh of the entertainment portal Bollywood Hungama reviewed, "Siddharth Nigam is a talent to watch out for, he's superb!". Writing for India Today, Suhani Singh said, "He lights up the screen with his self-assured performance and charming presence".
After his successful debut in film, he debuted on television in 2014 with the role of Young Rudra in the mythological drama series Maha Kumbh: Ek Rahasaya, Ek Kahani, which aired on Life OK. In February 2015, Nigam was seen in the historical drama series Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat where he played the lead role of Young Ashoka, and in the same month, he appeared as a guest in a special Mahashivratri episode on Comedy Nights with Kapil.
In 2016, he was seen in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 9 as a contestant, and later portrayed Young Shivaji in Peshwa Bajirao. In 2017, he portrayed the character of Bindusara, the son of Emperor Chandragupta Maurya, in Chandra Nandini opposite Avneet Kaur. From 2018 to 2021, he played Aladdin in Sony SAB's Aladdin – Naam Toh Suna Hoga opposite Avneet Kaur and Ashi Singh. In 2021, he was seen as Shivaay in Sony SAB's Hero – Gayab Mode On alongside his brother Abhishek Nigam.
In March 2022, Nigam made his debut as a singer and lyricist with Tum Mili. In April 2023, he appeared in Salman Khan's Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan. In July 2024, he will be seen in Blue Tick opposite Parul Gulati.
Other work In August 2022, on the 75th Anniversary of Indian Independence, the Ministry of Culture recognized 75 Cultural Ambassadors, among whom Nigam was selected.
On 31 August 2022, Nigam turned entrepreneur by launching his own activewear brand Ulltor.
Filmography +Key Denotes Films/TV shows that have not yet been released
Films Year Title RoleNotesRef. 2013 Dhoom 3 Young Sahir/SamarExtended cameo 2017 Munna Michael Young Manav "Munna" RoyCameo2023Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki JaanLoveRani PinkRishiShort film
Television Year Title RoleNotesRef. 2014 Maha Kumbh: Ek Rahasaya, Ek Kahani Young Rudra 2015–2016 Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat Prince Ashoka2016Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 9Contestant4th placeComedy Nights BachaoChild comedianEpisode 55 2017Peshwa Bajirao Young Shivaji Chandra NandiniCrown Prince Bindusara2018Kundali BhagyaHimselfEpisode 308 2018–2021Aladdin – Naam Toh Suna Hoga Aladdin2019Kitchen ChampionHimselfEpisode 53Ace of Space 2HimselfEpisode 722020Baalveer ReturnsAladdinKuch Smiles Ho Jayein... with AliaHimselfEpisode 12021Hero – Gayab Mode OnShivaay
Web series Year Title RoleNotesRef.2024Blue TickViraj 2025Hai Junoon! Bikram Singh 2026KaptaanKabir
Music videos Year Title Singer(s) NotesRef. 2018 Tu Naa Aaya Shyamoli Sanghi2019 Zaroori Hai Kya Ishq Mein Meet Bros, Papon Yaari Hai Tony Kakkar Gal Karke Asees Kaur Attachment Ravneet Singh2020 Luck Di Kasam Ramji Gulati, Mack Tu Mera Bhai Hai Ravish Khanna Special appearance Ringtone Preetinder, Vicky SandhuMeri Hai MaaTarsh2021ChupVikasTeri AadatAbhi DuttKareebVishal DadlaniHone Laga Tumse PyaarAbhi DuttDard TereIshaan Khan, Shambhavi ThakurMajnuPrakriti Kakar, Sukriti Kakar, Mellow DWallah WallahIshaan KhanMere SanamYasser Desai2022Tum MiliHimselfIndependent release2023Teri Aadat 2Abhi DuttEk Danta 2.0Mika SinghJaana Hai Toh JaaRaas, SheetalLatkaAmit Mishra, Shilpa Surroch
Awards and nominations Year Award Category WorkResult Ref.2014Screen AwardsBest Child ArtistDhoom 32015 Indian Television Academy Awards Most Promising Child Star (Desh Ka Laadla)Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat Gold Awards Best Actor Debut (Male) Indian Telly Awards Best Child Artiste (Male)Fresh New Face (Male)Maha Kumbh: Ek Rahasaya, Ek Kahani2019Gold Awards People's Favorite TV ActorAladdin – Naam Toh Suna HogaBest Onscreen Jodi (With Avneet Kaur)2020Gold Glam and Style AwardsMost Sought After Influencer (Male)2022Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards IndiaFavorite TV Actor (Male)Aladdin – Naam Toh Suna HogaFavourite Sibling Jodi (With Abhishek Nigam)Favorite Instagram PersonalityIndian Television Academy AwardsPopular Actor – DramaHero – Gayab Mode On
See also List of Indian television actors List of Indian male film actors
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