In the world of entertainment, encountering a doppelganger is a common experience for many actors. For instance, Hollywood stars Isla Fisher and Amy Adams are often humorously dubbed twins. Similarly, Pakistani actor Saleem Mairaj, known for his role in Josh: Independence Through Unity, has discovered that he shares a striking resemblance with Bollywood star Nawazuddin Siddiqui.

During a recent appearance on Gup Shab, Mairaj addressed the frequent comparisons between himself and Siddiqui after a viewer inquired, “Do you find it a compliment or an unnecessary comparison?” Mairaj responded with a hint of exasperation, saying, “I think I have been asked this more than 200 times… I just don’t get it. I don’t see the resemblance, and I don’t understand the comparison.”

He also shared a humorous anecdote about being mistaken for Siddiqui. “There I was at the passport office… One of them looks at me and says to the other, ‘Look! There’s that man from the film we saw last night!'” he recalled, adding, “They did not recognize Saleem Mairaj standing right in front of them, but they definitely thought they saw Nawazuddin Siddiqui!”

Despite Mairaj’s skepticism, there are mild physical similarities between the two talented actor. Siddiqui has gained acclaim in Indian cinema, notably for his role in Gangs of Wasseypur, while Mairaj has transitioned from theater to television, making his film debut in 2007 with Zibahkhana.

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