| 1. Shamas Nawab Siddiqui is an Indian filmmaker recognized for his short film "Mister, Come Tomorrow (Miyan Kal Aana)" based on the practice of Nikah Halala. |
| 2. He is the younger sibling of Bollywood actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui. |
| 3. Born into a Zamindar Muslim family called Numberdars. |
| 4. His directorial debut, "Mister, Come Tomorrow (Miyan Kal Aana)" (2015), was shown at the Cannes International Film Festival 2015 in the Short Film Corner category. |
| 5. His film "Miyan Kal Aana" (2015) has won 14 International awards and received 34 nominations, leading him to travel to over 35 countries for film festivals. |
| 6. Following his debut, he directed films like "Bole Chudiyan," "Zero Kilometer," "Chalta Purza," "Gehu, Ganna aur Gun," and "You Are Not My Husband." |
| 7. Shamas produced the Bollywood film "Manto" (2018) and subsequently worked on films such as "Roam Rome Mein" (2019) and "No Lands Man" (2021). |
| 8. During an interview, Shamas shared that his elder brother Nawazuddin Siddiqui visited him in college, where Nawazuddin showed interest in Shamas' cinematic visions and inquired about his interest in cinematography. |
