Indian actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui is set to open his acting academy in Dubai. He’s currently in discussions with potential investors and partners to kick-start the initiative early next year. The critically-acclaimed actor says the “School of Acting” will be accessible to both new and seasoned artists to hone their skills. After struggling during his early years in Bollywood, Siddiqui has been part of several groundbreaking movies in recent times including Kahaani and The Lunchbox.

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