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Nawazuddin Siddiqui honoured at Cardiff International Film Festival

Versatile actor receives Golden Dragon Award for excellence in cinema in the International arena

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4 years ago

October 31, 2019

Global icon Nawazuddin Siddiqui has added another feather to his hat. The actor was recently honoured with the prestigious Golden Dragon Award at the Cardiff International Film Festival. The counsel general of Wales (UK) Mick Antoniw presented this award to the actor for winning numerous awards and having multiple films being officially selected at the prestigious International Film Festivals. Nawazuddin congratulated popular International actress Dame Judi Dench on winning the Lifetime Achievement award at the same ceremony. The elated actor took to his Twitter and wrote, “Congratulations #DameJudiDench on receiving the Lifetime Achievement award, Thank You Mr. @MickAntoniw1 the Counsel General of Wales, UK & Cardiff International Film Festival for bestowing me with the prestigious Golden Dragon Award.”

Congratulations #DameJudiDench on receiving the Lifetime Achievement award, Thank You Mr. @MickAntoniw1 the Counsel General of Wales,UK & "Cardiff International Film Festival" for bestowing me with the prestigious Golden Dragon Award. pic.twitter.com/lYGxpiKYPz
— Nawazuddin Siddiqui (@Nawazuddin_S) October 29, 2019

With the Sacred Games franchise and BBC UK’s McMafia, Nawazuddin Siddiqui has penetrated the international market. He is the only actor in the world to have eight films being officially selected in five years at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival. Also, his two series were nominated at the prestigious Emmy Awards.

On the work front, Nawazuddin is awaiting his next release Motichoor Chaknachoor, a wedding comedy which is slated for November 15th, 2019 release. He has just wrapped up Bole Chudiyan, helmed by Shamas Nawab Siddiqui. Besides these, he has eight films in his kitty among which The Serious Men, No Man’s Land and Raat Akeli Hai are being eagerly awaited.