Sidharth Malhotra is a famous Indian model and actor who started his career as a Television star and moved on to modeling and films. She rose to fame when she debuted with the lead role in the teen drama Student of the Year. Let’s learn more about the actor.
Biography/Wiki
Sidharth was born on 16 January 1985 (age 38; in 2023) in Delhi, India. Since childhood, he participated in many drama shows. He studied at Don Bosco School in Delhi and Birla Vidya Niketan and completed his B.Com from Shaheed Bhagat Singh College, Delhi University.
At the age of 16, he started his career with the role of Jaichand (brother of the younger version of Prithviraj Chauhan) in Prithviraj Chauhan’s TV series Dharti Ka Veer Yodha. After this show, she tried her luck in modeling but failed. Only after struggling, he became a famous face in the modeling world. He has also worked in the advertising campaigns of the famous International Designer Roberto Cavalli; after that he was signed for many popular magazines like Redbook, Gladrags, and Men’s Health. Although she was a successful model, she stopped modeling only because she was not satisfied with the profession. Soon after, he auditioned for a film to be directed by Anubhav Sinha and was selected. However, due to unknown reasons, the film was shelved.
During the initial phase of his acting career, he also worked as a clapper in Shahrukh Khan’s Ra One. Before getting his big break, he worked as an Assistant Director for films like My Name is Khan and Dostana.
Sidharth Malhotra as the assistant director of My Name is Khan
Physical appearance
This fitness enthusiast measures 42′ from the chest, 30′ from the waist, and 16′ from the biceps. He weighs 80 kg and is 6′ 1” tall. The actress has brown eyes.
Family
Sidharth was born in Delhi in a Punjabi family.
Parents & Siblings
His father, Sunil Malhotra, was a captain in the Merchant Navy, and his mother, Rimma Malhotra, was a housewife. He has a younger brother, Harshad Malhotra, who is a banker.
Sidharth Malhotra Kids Photos
Sidharth Malhotra with his family
Wife
On 7 February 2023, he married Bollywood actress Kiara Advani at Suryagarh Palace in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.
Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani wedding pictures
Relationships/Affairs
Reportedly, he was friends with Alia Bhatt for some time.
Sidharth Malhotra with Alia Bhatt
Later, he started dating Kiara Advani; however, in April 2022, it was reported that they broke up.
Sidharth Malhotra with Kiara Advani
Career
Sidharth’s curiosity for acting and sports made him more consumed with this fame at a young age; starting with acting in Television series. By the time she was 18, she was very successful in modeling; which continued for four years, after which she quit modeling. Renowned fashion designer Manish Malhotra lends a helping hand as he ventures into the industry.
In 2012, he entered Bollywood with his debut film “Student of the Year (SOTY)” which was a commercial success.
Sidharth Malhotra in Best Student
In 2014, she was seen in Ek Villian where she worked with Riteish Deshmukh and Shraddha Kapoor. The film turned out to be a commercial blockbuster by entering the 100 crore club. In 2016, he appeared in the family drama “Kapoor & Sons” and worked alongside Rishi Kapoor, Fawad Khan and Alia Bhatt.
In 2019, he appeared in the movie ‘Marjaavan.’
Controversy
- It happened on a talk show when Sidharth commented on his desire to take Madhuri Dixit to bed.
- He sued two of his fans for ₹10 Crores who had opened a Sidharth fan club website and were selling merchandise and t-shirts in his name.
Award
- He won the Stardust Award for Most Promising Male Debut and the South African Indian Film and Television Award for Best Debut Actor—Male for Best Student in 2013.
- He won the Superstar Entertainment Award for Entertainer of the Year for Most Entertaining Actor in a Romantic Film – Male for Hasee Toh Phasee.
Sidharth Malhotra with his Trophy
Favourite
- He likes jalebi, sushi, biryani, and chicken roll munch.
- His love for hot chocolate is too high.
- Of all sports, he loves watching and playing Rugby.
- Goa and New York are his favorite places in the world.
- He greatly admires Hollywood actors George Clooney and Johnny Depp.
- Her favorite Bollywood movies are Agneepath, Andaz Apna Apna, Chupke Chupke, Sholay, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham.
- His favorite Hollywood movies are Indiana Jones, The Lord of the Ring series and Good Will Hunting.
- He wants to work with Imtiaz Ali, Rajkumar Hirani and Zoya Akhtar.
- He likes Black and White the most.
- She gravitates to fragrances like Fierce by Abercrombie and Fitch.
Car Collection
He owns a Mercedes Benz ML Class ML 250.
Salary
He charges around ₹3-5 Crore/film.
His net worth is approximately ₹67 Crore ($10 Million).
Facts
- He had a great inclination towards sports since childhood and had played Rugby for a club in Delhi.
- She participated and placed second in the Gladrags Mega Model Competition held in 2007.
- During the filming of Student of the Year, he dated a South African girl.
- Salman Khan gifted Sidharth a watch, as a token of appreciation, for his role in Ek Villian.
- He had to put on 10 kg for his role in Brothers.
- He finds non-vegetarian food quite tempting.
- Sidharth is a big fan of Shahrukh’s hairstyle in Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge that he sported the same hairstyle when he was a teenager.
- He likes to exercise and draw cartoons in his spare time.
- He is a dog lover and owns a pet boxer. He also campaigns for the animal welfare NGO “PETA.”
Sidharth Malhotra with his dog
Categories: Biography
Source: SCHOOL TRANG DAI
