# Siddharth Nigam

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 | 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 | Love | |
| 2023 | Rani Pink | Rishi | Short film |
| TBA | Tez Raftaaar † | Shiva | |

### Television

| 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 |
| 2016 | Comedy Nights Bachao | Child comedian | Episode 55 |
| 2017 | Peshwa Bajirao | Young Shivaji | |
| 2017 | Chandra Nandini | Crown Prince Bindusara | |
| 2018 | Kundali Bhagya | Himself | Episode 308 |
| 2018–2021 | Aladdin – Naam Toh Suna Hoga | Aladdin | |
| 2019 | Kitchen Champion | Himself | Episode 53 |
| 2019 | Ace of Space 2 | Himself | Episode 72 |
| 2020 | Baalveer Returns | Aladdin | |
| 2020 | Kuch Smiles Ho Jayein... with Alia | Himself | Episode 1 |
| 2021 | Hero – Gayab Mode On | Shivaay | |

### Web series

| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
| 2024 | Blue Tick | Viraj | | |

### Music videos

| Year | Title | Singer(s) | Notes |
| 2018 | Tu Naa Aaya | Shyamoli Sanghi | |
| 2019 | Zaroori Hai Kya Ishq Mein | Meet Bros, Papon | |
| 2019 | Yaari Hai | Tony Kakkar | |
| 2019 | Gal Karke | Asees Kaur | |
| 2019 | Attachment | Ravneet Singh | |
| 2020 | Luck Di Kasam | Ramji Gulati, Mack | |
| 2020 | Tu Mera Bhai Hai | Ravish Khanna | Special appearance |
| 2020 | Ringtone | Preetinder, Vicky Sandhu | |
| 2020 | Meri Hai Maa | Tarsh | |
| 2021 | Chup | Vikas | |
| 2021 | Teri Aadat | Abhi Dutt | |
| 2021 | Kareeb | Vishal Dadlani | |
| 2021 | Hone Laga Tumse Pyaar | Abhi Dutt | |
| 2021 | Dard Tere | Ishaan Khan, Shambhavi Thakur | |
| 2021 | Majnu | Prakriti Kakar, Sukriti Kakar, Mellow D | |
| 2021 | Wallah Wallah | Ishaan Khan | |
| 2021 | Mere Sanam | Yasser Desai | |
| 2022 | Tum Mili | Himself | Independent release |
| 2023 | Teri Aadat 2 | Abhi Dutt | |
| 2023 | Ek Danta 2.0 | Mika Singh | |
| 2023 | Jaana Hai Toh Jaa | Raas, Sheetal | |
| 2023 | Latka | Amit Mishra, Shilpa Surroch | |

## Awards and nominations

| 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 |
| 2015 | Gold Awards | Best Actor Debut (Male) | Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat | Won |
| 2015 | Indian Telly Awards | Best Child Artiste (Male) | Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat | Won |
| 2015 | Indian Telly Awards | 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 |
| 2019 | Gold Awards | Best Onscreen Jodi (With Avneet Kaur) | Aladdin – Naam Toh Suna Hoga | Nominated |
| 2020 | Gold Glam and Style Awards | Most Sought After Influencer (Male) | — | Won |
| 2022 | Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards India | Favorite TV Actor (Male) | Aladdin – Naam Toh Suna Hoga | Nominated |
| 2022 | Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards India | Favourite Sibling Jodi (With Abhishek Nigam) | — | Nominated |
| 2022 | Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards India | Favorite Instagram Personality | — | Won |
| 2022 | Indian Television Academy Awards | Popular Actor – Drama | Hero – Gayab Mode On | Nominated |