Nawazuddin made his Bollywood debut in 1999.After his debut, he appeared in short roles, where he remained unnoticed, despite his strong performances. He is an active motivational speaker, drawing on his struggles and experiences to inspire. Recently Nawazuddin Siddiqui was awarded with the highest honorary, The Lesley Ho Asian Film Talent Award at the prestigious Singapore International Film Festival for his globally appreciated series Sacred Games duology.