“Most people go to ashrams or retreats to destress and rejuvenate themselves. But I come back to my roots, the place where I spent half my life. And when I return, I spend time in the farms, eating a stalk of sugarcane, driving a tractor, and chilling with childhood friends.”

Indian actor, born 1974

Nawazuddin Siddiqui is an Indian actor in Hindi cinema. He studied acting at the National School of Drama and went on to build a career that brought him a National Film Award, an IIFA Award, and two Filmfare Awards, along with an International Emmy nomination. He first appeared in smaller roles in films such as Sarfarosh, Shool, and Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. Over time, he became known for a body of work that has earned wide recognition in Indian film.