Overview

• Siddharth Nigam said he lost the Azaad lead role to Aaman Devgan at the last minute despite being in talks and fully preparing for the part.
• He blamed the casting decision on Bollywood’s insiders system and expressed regret at not having a ‘godfather’ to advocate for his career.
• Nigam said he felt heartbroken and demotivated with his mother particularly upset after she had supported his auditions.
• Azaad marked the debuts of Aaman Devgan and Rasha Thadani and earned about ₹8 crore worldwide with mixed reviews.
• Nigam, who has a decade of experience including roles in Dhoom 3 and Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan, continues to seek a defining film role.