Siddhant Issar is an Indian actor, writer, and director. He is known for being the son of the Indian actor Puneet Issar, who played the role of Duryodhana in the popular DD National’s mythological TV series ‘Mahabharat’ (1988).
Wiki/Biography
Siddhant Issar was born on 19 May in Mumbai. His zodiac sign is Taurus.
Siddhant Issar’s childhood picture with his mother
He did his schooling at Arya Vidya Mandir, Mumbai. Later, he attended Mumbai University.
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 10″
Hair Colour: Black
Eye Colour: Light Brown
Family
Parents & Siblings
His father, Puneet Issar, is an actor, writer, and director. His mother’s name is Deepali Issar. His sister, Nivriti Issar, is a founder/writer at Psychedelic Nomadz.
Siddhant Issar with his parents and sister
Wife
He is unmarried.
Other Relatives
His grandfather, Sudesh Issar, is an Indian film director.
Siddhant Issar’s grandfather
Religion
Siddhant Issar follows Hinduism.
Siddhant Issar in a temple
Career
Theatre
Siddhant has worked as a theatre artist in various popular mythological theatre plays like Jai Shri Ram- Ramayana and Mahabharat. He has potrayed Duryodhana, Lord Rama, and Lord Krishna in his various theatre plays.
Siddhant Issar and his father performing in a theatre play
He additionally performed in numerous social plays such as “Sukhe Hue Phool Kitaabon Main Khile,” “Ravan Leela,” and “Chinta Chor Chintamani.”
Film/Short Film
Writer
He has worked as a writer in various Hindi films like ‘Born to Be King’ (2015), ‘Resurrection – Jaago Aur Jiyo’ (2020; short), and ‘Sanghaar the Massacre’ (2021).
Sanghaar- The Masacre
He has co-written a few Punjabi films like ‘I Am Singh’ (2011) and ‘Born to Be King’ (2015). In 2017 and 2018, Siddhant worked as a creative writer for various Hindi TV shows on Star Plus, produced by Salman Khan.
Director
He has worked as a director in a few Hindi short films such as ‘Resurrection – Jaago Aur Jiyo’ (2020) and ‘Sanghaar the Massacre’ (2021).
Actor
Issar has also acted in Hindi films like ‘Resurrection – Jaago Aur Jiyo’ (2020; short) and ‘Sanghaar the Massacre’ (2021; short), ‘Choice is Yours’ (2021; short), and ‘Guide a Journey Into Heart’ (2022).
Television
In 2023, he made his TV debut as an actor with the Colors TV serial ‘Shiv Shakti – Tap Tyaag Tandav’ as Tārakāsura.
Siddhant Issar in Shiv Shakti – Tap Tyaag Tandav
Other Work
Siddhant has served as an apprentice in various Bollywood productions including ‘Jai Ho’ (2014) and ‘Kick’ (2014). He also provided assistance in Punjabi films like ‘Best of Luck’ (2013). From 2015 to 2016, Siddhant served as a creative director for Abis Rizvi Films, working on films like “Roar: The Tigers of Sunderban” and “He-Man.” In 2023, he was featured in the Hindi music video “Kade Toh Lagda” by Shonaa Gonsalves.
Kade To Lagda
He has also been featured in various print shoots as a model.
Siddhant Issar in a print shoot
Car Collection
Mahindra Thar
Siddhant Issar posing with his Thar
Favourites
Facts/Trivia
- He also goes by the name Sid.
- In an interview, he shared that he learnt acting and dialogue delivery from his father. He said that his father also trained him in various languages like Hindi, Urdu, and Sanskrit. Later, when he was asked if he had a fear of getting compared with his father. He said that he did not have any such fears and hoped that the audience did not think that he was just copying his father in acting. He said being Puneet’s son, he mainly got offers of roles which were quite similar to what his father had played in films and TV serials.
- In a theatre play based on Ramayana, Siddhant portrays lord Rama while his father Puneet Issar portrays Ravana.
- Siddhant is a fitness enthusiast and follows a regular workout regimen.
Siddhant Issar while doing his workout
- He is a cat lover and owns a pet cat named Pipi.
Siddhant Issar with his pet cat
- He was been spotted supporting the Mumbai team in Celebrity Cricket League in a few matche.
Siddhant Issar during a match of Celebrity Cricket League
- He often consumes alcohol at various events and parties.
Siddhant Issar holding a glass of wine
- In his leisure time, he loves to travel to different places.
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