Nawazuddin Siddiqui's Rs 100-cr defamation case dismissed over his absence from court.

The Bombay High Court dismissed actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui's Rs 100-crore defamation lawsuit against his brother Shamasuddin Siddiqui and ex-wife Anjana Pandey due to non-prosecution, as Siddiqui and his lawyer failed to appear in court. The case, rooted in allegations from 2008, accused Shamasuddin of misappropriating funds and buying properties in both names, and claimed Pandey misrepresented her background and used money for personal expenses. Siddiqui alleged defamation, harassment, and blackmail through false statements and videos, seeking damages and a public apology. The court's dismissal was based on procedural failure, not the case's merits. No final judgment was made. Siddiqui is set to release the film Thamma on October 21, 2025.