The Maha Kumbh experience brought back childhood memories: Siddharth Nigam

Siddharth Nigam was born and raised in Prayagraj (formerly Allahabad) and the Kumbh Mela has been an important part of his life. The actor, who moved to Mumbai many years ago, has returned to his hometown for the Maha Kumbh. He shares, “I took a dip in the Triveni Sangam and felt so good. The water was very cold, but I did not want to come out. I felt a lot of peace and calm being in the Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati sangam. It’s a divine experience, which makes you forget all your worries. It is a truly a blessing.”

Recounting his childhood days, the Dhoom 3 actor says, “The Kumbh Mela was a part of our lives and this experience brought back so many childhood memories. The city has changed so much over the years. When we were kids, if anyone asked us how to reach the Kumbh Mela, we would joke that just get pushed by the crowds and you will reach there! But now, the facilities are very good and it is all being managed really well.”

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As a child actor, Siddharth was a part of the TV show Maha Kumbh: Ek Rahasaya, Ek Kahani. He shares, “It’s such a beautiful coincidence that my debut show was shot during the Kumbh Mela. I was only 12-years-old then and today, viewers are sending me videos from the show, comparing it to my recent picture taking the holy dip.”

Years ago, our mother carried us, today we held her hand while taking a dip: Abhishek Nigam

(Abhishek Nigam; with Siddharth and his mother Vibha Nigam)

Siddharth is joined by his actor brother Abhishek Nigam and mother Vibha Nigam at the Maha Kumbh. Reminiscing past memories, Abhishek says, “Years ago, our mother had carried us in her arms while taking a dip in the Triveni Sangam. Today, we held her hand while doing the same thing and it felt so nice.”