Nawazuddin Siddiqui is an actor known for his impeccable performance in Indian cinema. He has received several accolades for his performances. He started his journey after studying acting at the National School of Drama by performing in minor roles in films like Sarfarosh, Shool and Munna Bhai M.B.B.S.. However, it was his portrayal in Anurag Kashyap’s Black Friday that first gained him recognition; he has since appeared in several films. And now, it seems like his love for the creative arts has also rubbed off on his daughter, Shora.
Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s daughter, Shora, leaves everyone impressed with her acting
Nawazuddin Siddiqui recently took to his Instagram handle and shared a short video featuring a performance. While it would have been a known marvel if it were Nawaz himself, but what made it special was that the video was of his 15-year-old daughter, Shora. The video, which shows Shora perform a short scene with another actor, has the internet buzzing for all the right reasons. It was on July 14, 2025, when Nawazuddin shared the video on his Instagram. Along with the spectacular video, the doting father penned a short yet sweet caption, which read:
“Can I come in…. Scene one.”
Nawazuddin added several hashtags along with the video, cheering for his daughter for the performance. The scene showed the young Shora enacting a scene with another performer in English. The scene has been shot over the shoulder of the other performer, with the focus on Shora and her raw and impactful expressions have left the netizens impressed.
Netizens react to the video
The internet is seemingly impressed by the 15-year-old’s talent and performance in the small scene. Soon after the video was shared, many took to the comment section praising her dialogue delivery and composure. A user penned, “I can see the next Radhika Apte in her.” Another added, “She will dominate Bollywood.” A comment read, “Mashallah Shoora, Good to see your Adakaari, Betiyan, baap ki aankhon me chhupe khawab ko pehchaanti hen.” A commenter said, “Raw, real, and already impactful.”
A user in a long note penned, “Chip off the old block! She’s following your footsteps. Proud father moment.” Another said, “Now this is nepotism done right.” Director Ron Kahlon, who reportedly coached Shora in a workshop recently, also commented, “God bless her @nawazuddin._siddiqui. It was my pleasure working with her. Never seen such raw talent!!”
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Nawazuddin Siddiqui penned a heartfelt note for Shora
Last year, Nawazuddin Siddiqui sat for a conversation with the Film Companion, where he revealed Shora’s acting aspirations. He shared how the aspiring actress got herself enrolled in the performing arts faculty and stated:
“My daughter is taking training right now. She herself went and got admitted to the performing arts faculty, haath jod ke teacher ke saamne she said, ‘I want to learn acting.'”
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