Nawazuddin Siddiqui: Gets Emotional Remembering Struggles, Says He Once Thought of Suicide

Nawazuddin Siddiqui, one of Bollywood's finest actors, is known for his brilliant acting and honesty. He has witnessed the journey of struggle, failure, and success up close. Recently, in a podcast with Raj Shamani, Nawazuddin spoke openly about the most difficult period of his career. He revealed that there was a time when he even considered suicide.

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“Before 2012, everything was slipping away.”

Nawazuddin revealed that before 2012, his career was going through a very difficult phase. He said, "I was given many opportunities, but they were snatched away at the last moment. Many films that were supposed to be mine were given to someone else. At that time, I felt as if I was unlucky. Every time something good happened, it would suddenly end." He further said, "During such times, a person breaks down. I too felt like giving up many times. I felt like nothing would happen. But every time, a small thing or hope gave me the strength to rise again. This continued for about 7-8 years."

“I was ready to act even for free”

Nawazuddin explained his passion, "Finally, I decided that even if nothing big happened, I would still act. Whether it was for free or on the streets, I would do it. Because acting is my life." Then, time took a turn, and in 2012, his life changed.
That same year, three of his films—" Gangs of Wasseypur ," "Kahaani," and "Talaash"—were released, establishing him as one of Bollywood's most powerful actors. Nawaz said, "When these films came out, I realized that hard work never goes in vain. It's just that the right time takes time."

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“I was standing on the railway track, wondering if I should just move on.”

Nawazuddin said that the most difficult phase of his life came about five years before his success. "I lost many of my friends—some in accidents, some due to mental problems, and one committed suicide. We were all strugglers, living close to each other. When I saw so much pain around me, I was broken from within." He said, "One day I was standing near the railway track. A train was coming, and I thought—should I just move on?
But then my heart said, 'No, I shouldn't go like this. Life will forgive me, just like acting has done.'" Nawazuddin said that at that very moment he realized how precious life is and perhaps God signaled him to give him another chance.

Talking about the work front...

Nawazuddin Siddiqui was last seen in the horror-comedy film 'Thama', in which he played a negative character. Now he is in the news for his next film 'Raat Akeli Hai 2'. This film of his is considered to be an emotional thriller, in which Nawaz is once again going to show a new shade of his acting.

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FAQs

1. When did Nawazuddin Siddiqui talk about suicide?

Recently,  in Raj Shamani's podcast, Nawazuddin revealed that during his struggling days, he had thought of committing suicide.

2. Why did Nawazuddin think of suicide?

He said that he was mentally broken due to continuous failures and loss of opportunities  , and the death of many of his friends had deeply affected him.

3. When did he get a break in his career?

The year  2012 was the turning point of his career, when his films 'Gangs of Wasseypur', 'Kahaani' and 'Talaash' were released back-to-back and became hits.

4. What did Nawazuddin think during his struggling days?

He said, "Even if nothing happens, I'll still act for free, even on the streets if I have to."
This thought kept him going.

5. How did he stop himself from committing suicide?

Nawazuddin told that one day he was standing near the railway track, but the voice inside him said – “I should not go like this, life will forgive me, just like acting has done.” And he stepped back.

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