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Nawazuddin Siddiqui Favors Devanagari Scripts
28 Apr
Summary
- Nawazuddin Siddiqui prefers scripts in Devanagari for better memorization.
- He believes native language improves dialogue delivery and pronunciation.
- His new film 'Main Actor Nahin Hoon' releases May 8, 2026.

Nawazuddin Siddiqui, celebrated for his versatile performances, advocates for scripts written in Devanagari to improve an actor's craft. He shared in a recent podcast that scripts in one's native language facilitate quicker learning and more accurate dialogue delivery. Siddiqui noted that even Amitabh Bachchan utilizes Devanagari scripts.
Siddiqui explained that using familiar language aids in remembering lines and refining pronunciation, contrasting it with the difficulties that can arise from using Roman scripts. He also mentioned a positive shift in the industry, where actors no longer feel insecure about their English proficiency, thanks to the success of peers performing comfortably in their own languages.
Looking ahead, Nawazuddin Siddiqui is set to star in 'Main Actor Nahin Hoon,' scheduled for a theatrical release on May 8, 2026. His upcoming projects also include 'Thamma 2,' a horror-comedy, and 'Tumbbad 2,' a folklore-based thriller, indicating a diverse range of roles he will undertake.