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Nawazuddin's Mother's Jewels Funded First Paycheck
24 Jun
Summary
- Nawazuddin Siddiqui shared his first acting pay was Rs. 500-600.
- His mother's jewelry was pawned to support his early career.
- He first saw himself on screen and noted personal performance flaws.
Nawazuddin Siddiqui recently shared significant personal anecdotes at the Bollywood Hungama Style Icons Summit and Awards 2026. He discussed his initial feelings upon seeing himself on the big screen, admitting to a critical self-assessment and noting areas for improvement.
Siddiqui also recounted the story behind his very first paycheck. He explained that his initial earnings from street plays for an oil brand advertisement amounted to around Rs. 500-600 for several shows daily. This sum was crucial as it allowed his mother to recover her jewelry, which she had pawned to support him during his nascent acting career.
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