Nawazuddin Siddiqui says he likes Holi, as he can drink during the festival; recalls being high for two days

Bollywood actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui recently spoke about his drinking habits. During a conversation on Unfiltered with Samdish, the actor shared that he rarely consumes alcohol and also ‘very less’ quantity. However, he also spoke about the time when he passed out during a Holi celebration and got back to his self, only two days later.
Nawazuddin Siddiqui shared that he is not a ‘regular drinker’.“Main toh kabhi kabaar wala hoon. Aur bahut thoda wala hoon. Ek main hi aukaat yaad aati hai,” he said. When the host asked him about the first time he got drunk, Nawazuddin Siddiqui recalled that the first time was when he was in NSD, and after the play, they were celebrating and everyone brought beer. “Before that I never drank. I was very innocent. I smoked for the first time in a play,” he revealed.
Nawazuddin Siddiqui also spoke about the time when he got drunk. According to the actor, Swanand Kirkire made him drink thandai during Holi, after which it took him two days to regain back to his own self.
Nawazuddin Siddiqui also shared that though he does not enjoy drinking much he likes to have a little during Holi. He also revealed that Holi is his favourite festival, as he gets to drink. “My favorite festival is Holi. Because you get to drink in that festival” he said.

When the host asked if he has taken marijuana in places where it is legal, Nawazuddin Siddiqui expressed that he enjoys it a lot! “Acha lagta hai. Mujhe toh bahot acha lagta hai. Mujhe maza aata hai, music shuru kar deta hoon toh mai kuch aur he ho jata hoon. (I enjoy it a lot. I have fun and once the music is playing, I am someone else.),” he said.

Meanwhile, Nawazuddin Siddiqui is eagerly waiting for his next release ‘Section 108’.