Siddharth Nigam

Born	1998/1999 (age 15–16)[1][2][3] Allahabad, India[1]
Residence	Mumbai, Maharastra, India[2]
Nationality	Indian
Occupation	Actor
Years active	2013-present

Siddharth Nigam is an Indian film and television child actor.^[4] He is a national-level gold medalist gymnast.^[2][3][5] He started his career with television advertisement for Bournvita in 2011.^[1][6] Then he made his film debut in 2013 with Hindi film Dhoom 3.^[7][3][8] Later he started his television career with Maha Kumbh: Ek Rahasaya, Ek Kahani on October 2014.^[8][3] Currently he is working in historical drama show Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat as young Ashoka Samrat.^[9][10]

Filmography

Films

• 2013 Dhoom 3 as Young Sahir / Samar

Television

• 2014 Maha Kumbh: Ek Rahasaya, Ek Kahani as young Rudra
• 2015-present Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat as young Ashoka Samrat

Awards

Siddharth Nigam received the 'Most Stylish Debut' award for Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat in Television Style Awards 2015. Suzanne Bernert and Sumit Kaul received the award for him in his absence.He also received the 'Bharat Ratna Dr. B R Ambedkar' award. ^[11]

Siddharth Nigam is the talented Indian film artist. He is studying in Khelgaon Public School, in allahabad. He was the find of esteemed producer Late Yash Chopra. Yash Chopra saw him in the National School Games at Pune which had participants from all the states and Educational boards of the Country. Altogether 27 students from Khelgaon participated in the 58th National School Games in which the cynosure of all eyes in the games was Siddharth Nigam, a talented student who bagged gold in parallel bar and silver in high bar.

Seeing the talent of Siddharth Nigam, Chopra signed him for the multi starrer movie Dhoom:3. He played the role of young Aamir Khan in the movie. Siddharth's knowledge has been enriched as he went to Mumbai, Chicago and America for the shooting of the movie. He has been endorsing for Bournvita ad campaign at a very young age. Recently, he was seen playing the role of young Rudra in Life OK's Mahakumbh. Currently, he is playing the role of Samrat Ashoka in the historic series Chakravartin Samrat Ashoka.

Name : Siddharth Nigam

Date of Birth : 13 September, 2000

Age : 14 years

Height : 5'

School name : Khelgaon Public School

Movie : Dhoom 3

Current Serial : Chakravartin Samrat Ashoka

In Chakravartin Samrat Ashoka

Siddharth Nigam is playing the role of Samrat Ashoka in the series Chakravartin Samrat Ashoka. He truly amazed viewers with his chiselled body, the focus on his performance , his simple language and down to earth behaviour.

Siddharth Nigam in Dhoom 3

Siddharth Nigam played the role of young Aamir Khan in Dhoom:3. He showcased his excellent performance and charming presence in the film. About the role he said, "I had no problem doing any of the scenes. The only time I had a problem was when I had to call Jackie Uncle, 'Papa'. That felt strange. Otherwise kab shuroo hua kab khatam pataa nahin chala. Bahot mazaa aaya. When I saw myself on screen, it felt like it was someone else, not me. Amitabh Uncle was there. I had never in my wildest dreams imagined I'd actually see him in personal some day."

Young Rudra in Mahakumbh

Siddharth has essayed the role of young Rudra who was born with extraordinary powers in the Life OK show Mahakumbh. As a child, Rudra was separated from his family and raised by Maii-Muii. He learns the purpose of his powers, which is related to the secrets of Mahakumbh. The show stars Gautam Rode in the lead role.

Interview

What made you take up the role of Samrat Ashoka?

I was sitting at home when I saw the first promo Samrat Ashok, which gave me goose bumps. I was excited about the show, two days later I got a call for the audition. I came, performed and guess they liked my stance and look for the show and brought me on board.

What is your plan ahead - more movies or you intend to stick to television?

I am still a kid, so there's a long time to decide that. Its not a big thing to jump from movies to television. I enjoy doing both and will continue so. I believe you should experience everything in life.

Dhoom 3, Mahakumbh, Ashoka have made you a star. Has your life changed drastically?

When I didn't have any of these roles, I lived in a hostel, woke up early for gymnastic practices, ate, studied and slept. Now that I am in the field I've made a lot of changes in my life.