Nawazuddin Siddiqui celebrated his birthday yesterday in Kashmir on the set of Bajrangi Bhaijaan with Salman Khan and team. What doubled the celebration was the birth of his second child - ­ a son, coinciding with his birthday.

Nawaz's wife Aaliya delivered the baby boy in Jabalpur, where her parents reside. An ecstatic Nawaz said, “I got to know about my baby on Tuesday morning, soon after he was born at 10 am. I wish I could be with my wife but I'm hoping to reach Mumbai soon and head to Jabalpur to be with her.“

The mother had a normal delivery and both she and the child are healthy said the actor. The couple hasn't decided upon the name for their son as yet. The proud father of two, said, “My daughter, who is five-years-old now, is called Shora - Urdu name describing intellectuals involved in translations of religious books. So I guess even my son will mostly have an Urdu name.“
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Roshmila Bhattacharya (MUMBAI MIRROR; May 20, 2015)

Nawazuddin Siddiqui's wife Anjali ensured that the actor's 41st birthday will be unforgettable. She delivered a baby boy early on May 19 to make it a double celebration. The couple already are the proud parents of a six-year-old daughter Shora.

Mirror connected with the actor at Srinagar airport, minutes before he was to board a flight to Mumbai from where he would proceed to his wife's home in Jabalpur to be with his family. Nawaz has been filming Kabir Khan's Bajrangi Bhaijaan in the Valley and fortunately for him the shoot wrapped up on Monday.

"Late at night we had a party to bring in my birthday. My son hadn't entered the world then but Salman who loves children and is like an elder brother to me, gave me his blessings and told me to convey his regards to my wife. I have yet to tell Kabir, Kareena and him the good news," said an elated Nawaz who when quizzed on the baby's name admitted he's still trying to figure out something nice. "My wife and I will think of one together. I couldn't have asked for a better birthday gift. From now on there will be double celebrations in the family on this day."

Meanwhile, the good times continue for Nawaz and his family. A 17-minute short, Miyan Kal Aana, which he has produced and his brother, Shamas Nawab Siddiqui, has directed, will be screened at the Cannes Film Festival in the Short Film Corner category on May 23. As Mirror (April 15) had earlier reported, the film looks at the controversial Halala law in Islam and questions its treatment of women.

According to thelaw, if a Muslim man wants to remarry his divorced wife, he has to get her married to another man who will then have to divorce her, before theycan be reunited.