Siddharth Nigam is an Indian actor who has appeared in films and television shows in India. He is best known for playing young Sahir and Samar in Dhoom 3, young Mauryan prince Ashoka in Colors TV's Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat, Prince Bindusara in StarPlus' Chandra Nandini, and Aladdin in Sony SAB's Aladdin - Naam Toh Suna Hoga.
Private life
Siddharth Nigam attends a special screening of Panipat with his family.
Nigam grew up in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh. He has an older brother, actor Abhishek Nigam, and their mother runs an NGO and a beauty parlor.
He finished his tenth grade studies at Khelgaon Public School, where he also practiced gymnastics. Nigam took gold in parallel bar and silver in high bar at the 58th National School Games in Pune. He later relocated to Mumbai from Allahabad. Nigam graduated from Thakur College in Kandivali, Mumbai, in 2021.
Nigam also has two properties in Mumbai.
Career
Nigam began his acting career in 2011 when he appeared in a Bournvita commercial. After seeing him in an advertisement, the producers of Dhoom 3 called him in for an audition to play the role of Young Sahir/Samar. Vijay Krishna Acharya directed the film, which was released on December 20, 2013. "Siddharth Nigam is a talent to watch out for, he's superb!" said Taran Adarsh of the entertainment portal Bollywood Hungama. Suhani Singh, writing for India Today, said, "He lights up the screen with his self-assured performance and charming presence."
Following his successful film debut, he made his television debut as Young Rudra in the mythological drama series Maha Kumbh: Ek Rahasaya, Ek Kahani. The show debuted on Life Ok television on December 15, 2014.
Nigam appeared in the historical drama series Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat in February 2015, playing the lead role of Young Ashoka.
Nigam appeared as a guest on Comedy Nights with Kapil on February 15, 2015, in a special Mahashivratri episode. He appeared as a contestant in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 9 in 2016 and later as Young Shivaji in Peshwa Bajirao. In 2017, he co-starred in Chandra Nandini as Bindusara, the son of Emperor Chandragupta Maurya, alongside his brother Abhishek, who played Bhadraketu.
He played Aladdin in Sony SAB's Aladdin—Naam Toh Suna Hoga from 2018 to 2021. He was most recently seen in Sony SAB's Hero - Gayab Mode On as Shivaay. Nigam's next film will be The Shoonyah: Chapter 1 - Blow of the War Horns.
Nigam made his debut as a singer and lyricist in March 2022 with Tum Mili.
Nigam was chosen as one of 74 "Cultural Ambassadors of India" for the 75th Anniversary of Indian Independence in August 2022.
Nigam became an entrepreneur on August 31, 2022, when he launched his own activewear brand, Ulltor.
Nigam will appear in Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan in April 2023.
 | Denotes Films/TV shows that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Dhoom 3 | Young Sahir/Samar | Extended cameo |
| 2017 | Munna Michael | Young Manav "Munna" Roy | Cameo |
| 2023 | Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan | TBA | Filming |
| TBA | Tez Raftaaar | Shiva |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Maha Kumbh: Ek Rahasaya, Ek Kahani | Young Rudra | |
| 2015–2016 | Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat | Prince Ashoka | |
| 2016 | Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 9 | Contestant | 4th place |
| 2017 | Peshwa Bajirao | Young Shivaji | |
| Chandra Nandini | Crown Prince Bindusara | ||
| 2018–2021 | Aladdin - Naam Toh Suna Hoga | Aladdin | |
| 2021 | Hero – Gayab Mode On | Shivaay |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Comedy Nights Bachao | Himself | Episode 55 |
| 2018 | Kundali Bhagya | Episode 308 | |
| 2019 | Kitchen Champion | Episode 53 | |
| Ace of Space 2 | Episode 72 | ||
| 2020 | Baalveer Returns | Aladdin | |
| Kuch Smiles Ho Jayein... with Alia | Episode 1 | ||
| 2021 | Bigg Boss 15 | Himself | Episode 91 |
| 2022 | Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 10 | Episode 13 |
| Year | Title | Singer(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |||
| 2022 | Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards | Favorite TV Actor (Male) | Nominated | |
| Favourite Sibling Jodi (With Abhishek Nigam) | — | Nominated | ||
| Indian Television Academy Awards | Popular Actor - Drama | Hero – Gayab Mode On | Nominated |
| Bio | |
|---|---|
| Real Name | Siddharth Nigam |
| Nickname | Sidd |
| Profession(s) | Actor, Gymnast |
| Famous Role | Ashoka (Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat) |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters- 168 cm in meters- 1.6 m in Feet Inches- 5’ 6” |
| Weight (approx.) | in kilograms- 55 kg in pounds- 121 lbs |
| Body Measurements (approx.) | - Chest: 34 Inches - Waist: 26 Inches - Biceps: 10 Inches |
| Eye Colour | Grey |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 13 September 2000 |
| Age (as in 2022) | 22 Years |
| Birth Place | Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Virgo |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| School | Khel Gaon Public School in Allahabad |
| College | Not Known |
| Educational Qualifications | High School |
| Debut | Film Debut: Dhoom 3 (2013) TV Debut: Maha Kumbh: Ek Rahasaya, Ek Kahani (2014) |
| Family | Father- Name Not Known Mother- Name Not Known Sister- None Brother- Abhishek Nigam (Elder) |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Hobbies | Gymnastics and cycling |
| Controversies | The Rajput Kshatriya Akhil Bharatiya Chatariya Sabha protested against his TV serial Jodha Akbar, as according to them wrong facts were presented in the serial. |
| Favourite Things | |
| Favourite Food | Pizza |
| Favourite Actor | Hrithik Roshan, Akshay Kumar, Tom Cruise, Robert Downey Jr, Shah Rukh Khan and Varun Dhawan |
| Favourite Actress | Jacqueline Fernandez |
| Favourite Color | Red |
| Favourite Destination | USA |
| Girls, Affairs and More | |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Affairs/Girlfriends | Not Known |
| Money Factor | |
| Salary | Not Known |
