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Nawazuddin Siddiqui Withdraws Memoir After Backlash Over Affair Revelations
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News18•22-09-2026, 10:20
Nawazuddin Siddiqui Withdraws Memoir After Backlash Over Affair Revelations
- •Nawazuddin Siddiqui's memoir, 'An Ordinary Life', detailed an affair with co-star Niharika Singh, describing their intimate encounters.
- •Niharika Singh disputed Nawazuddin's account, stating their relationship was shorter and accusing him of hiding his marriage during their time together.
- •The memoir revealed Nawazuddin was married during his relationship with Niharika, a fact she claimed to have discovered only later.
- •Nawazuddin described himself as a "selfish bas***d" and a "lusty village bumpkin" in the book, admitting he primarily sought his own needs in relationships.
- •Following widespread backlash and objections from Niharika Singh and another former girlfriend, Sunita Rajwar, Nawazuddin withdrew the memoir and apologized for hurting sentiments.
Key Questions Answered
Nawazuddin Siddiqui wrote the memoir An Ordinary Life, which became controversial due to its candid and graphic details about his romantic affairs and one-night stands, including naming former partners without their consent.
Niharika Singh disputed Nawazuddin's claims by stating their relationship lasted less than a few months rather than a year and a half, accused him of fabricating details, and revealed she did not know he was married.
Yes, following heavy backlash and public criticism from women mentioned in the book like Niharika Singh and Sunita Rajwar, Nawazuddin apologized, withdrew An Ordinary Life, and admitted that naming them was not in good taste.
