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Nawazuddin Siddiqui revealed years of rejection and surviving on Parle G biscuits
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Published on 2 May 2026

He was fired days before shooting and still pushed
Nawazuddin Siddiqui opened up about his early Bollywood struggle, recalling financial hardship and repeated rejections before his breakthrough in Gangs of Wasseypur. He said he survived on Parle-G biscuits and described the emotional shock of being fired from projects just before shooting. Yet he kept honing his craft, even practicing dialogues publicly, driven by sheer determination.
- Siddiqui said he survived on Parle-G biscuits early on
- He recalled being rejected repeatedly before his rise
- Being fired days before shooting deeply hurt him
- He continued practicing dialogues to stay ready
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