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Exclusive | Siddharth Nigam on rejecting typecast roles and reinventing himself
Updated On: 08 April, 2026 01:06 PM IST | Mumbai | Shruti Sampat
Siddharth Nigam opens up about struggling to break his TV image, rejecting typecast roles, and embracing growth with Kaptaan. He also shares views on work-life balance, theatre experience, and seeking a transformative breakthrough role

Siddharth Nigam
Siddharth Nigam is stepping into a new phase of his career with Kaptaan, surprising fans with his intriguing character Kabir. In an exclusive chat, the actor opened up about breaking stereotypes, evolving beyond television, and embracing new creative challenges.
On challenges while transitioning from TV to OTT
Talking about his transition from TV to OTT and films, Siddharth admitted it hasn’t been smooth. “The transition honestly wasn’t easy at all. Television gives you massive reach, but breaking out of that image is the real challenge. People tend to see you in one space and box you there,” he said. Determined to grow, he added, “For me, the biggest challenge was making people believe I can do more than what they’ve already seen. It took patience, a lot of auditions, and saying no to repetitive roles.”

