Updated On: 10 June, 2025 01:36 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Actor Siddharth Nigam revealed he lost the lead role in Azaad to Ajay Devgn’s nephew Aaman Devgan despite being prepared and in talks for it. He expressed frustration over lack of industry support, saying talent alone isn`t always enough

Siddharth Nigam and Aaman Devgan
Ajay Devgn`s nephew Aaman Devgan made his Bollywood debut earlier this year with the film Azaad. The film also marked the acting debut of Raveena Tandon`s daughter, Rasha Thadani. Actor Siddharth Nigam recently revealed that he was supposed to be a part of the film but lost the role to Aaman.
Siddharth Nigam has been a part of the entertainment industry for a decade now and has worked extensively on television. He also appeared in Salman Khan’s film Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan. “Sometimes, talent isn’t enough! I wish I had a godfather too. I was disappointed, heartbroken, but then I made myself understand that this is quite common,” he told Hindustan Times.
Talking about losing Azaad to Ajay Devgn’s nephew at the last minute, Siddharth said, “After spending 10 years in the industry, it hits hard when something you’ve worked towards just slips away because of something out of your control—like someone’s last name. I was in talks, prepped, and ready, and then suddenly the project went to Ajay Devgn’s nephew, Aaman. There was no explanation, no closure—just silence.”