Nawazuddin Siddiqui shoots despite sister's demise, director narrates turn of events

Nawazuddin Siddiqui's younger sister Syama Tamshi Siddiqui passed away last Friday. She suffered from cancer for the last eight years. Syama breathed her last in Pune. The actor, along with his brother Faizuddin, was shooting in the United States at that time. And now, the director of the show took to Instagram to narrate the heart-wrenching situation and the turn of events. He also went on to laud the actor for being strong & being a thorough professional as he continued to shoot despite the sad news. "While rehearsing a scene from No Land's Man, @nawazuddin._siddiqui became slightly emotional but, since he is extremely professional, Nawaz quickly regained his composure. Later on, I came to know the reason.", read an excerpt from his post. 

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Director narrates turn of events, Read below

In October last year, Nawazuddin shared his sister's adverse condition on social media while wishing her on her 25th birthday. Syama was diagnosed with breast cancer ever since she was 18. According to media reports, her funeral will take place at the actor’s ancestral village in Uttar Pradesh's Budhana where the entire family is present. The funeral is expected to take place on Sunday.

Nawazuddin Siddiqui was last seen in a family movie titled Motichoor Chaknachoor alongside Athiya Shetty. It did not do well at the box office but was loved by fans. Nawaz will be seen in a romantic drama titled Bole Chudiyan too. In Bole Chudiyan, Nawazuddin Siddiqui will be seen opposite Tamannaah.

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