‘I became Ashwatthama’: Nawazuddin Siddiqui recalls NSD Holi when bhaang made him believe he was immortal

Nawazuddin Siddiqui smiling and talking.
  • Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s hilarious Holi flashback.
  • Bhaang’s powerful effect.
  • A moment of immortality.

We just saw the funniest story from Nawazuddin Siddiqui! He was telling everyone about a Holi celebration back when he was at the National School of Drama (NSD).

Now, you know Holi and bhaang can be a wild mix, right? Well, for Nawazuddin, it was on another level this time. He said the bhaang was so strong, he actually started believing he was Ashwatthama from the Mahabharata!

Ashwatthama is known for being immortal. Can you imagine Nawazuddin, thinking he’s got that power? It’s a pretty wild thought and must have been a crazy visual experience with all the festival colors swirling around. What a vibe!

He recalled feeling like he was literally invincible. He even mentioned he didn’t care about getting hurt. Talk about a powerful trip!

Our Take

We love hearing these real, unfiltered stories from actors. It shows that even the biggest stars have these super relatable, sometimes hilarious, moments. It’s a good reminder that bhaang and festivals, while fun, can lead to some legendary tales!