Sidharth Malhotra, the famous Bollywood actor and model, joyfully marked his 39th birthday on January 16, 2024, surrounded by his family and friends. His wife, actress Kiara Advani, shared a sweet video on her Instagram story where she gave him a birthday kiss and wished him well. Other stars who joined the celebration included filmmaker Karan Johar, director Shakun Batra, producer Aarti Shetty, and producer Juno Chopra. Sidharth sported a cheerful rainbow-colored t-shirt, appearing happy and relaxed, while Kiara looked stunning in a red dress.
Siddharth Malhotra is a famous Bollywood actor and model known for his roles in hit films. Let’s take a look at some interesting details from his life:
- Early Life: Siddharth was born on 16 January 1985 in Delhi, India, to a Punjabi Hindu family. His dad, Sunil Malhotra, used to be a captain in the Merchant Navy, and his mom, Rimma Malhotra, looked after the home.
- Education Journey: He went to Don Bosco School and Navy Children School in Delhi. Later, he graduated from Shaheed Bhagat Singh College with a degree in B.Com (Hons.).
- Career Beginnings: Siddharth started his career as a model when he was just 18. After four years, he decided to switch to acting. He also took on roles in TV shows, like Dharti Ka Veer Yodha Prithviraj Chauhan, where he played Jaichand.
- Film Debut: In 2012, he made his film debut with “Student of the Year,” a teen drama directed by Karan Johar. His character, Abhimanyu Singh, a scholarship student, brought him success, winning him awards like the Stardust Award for Most Promising Debut Male.
- Film Journey: Siddharth went on to act in successful films like “Hasee Toh Phasee” (2014), “Ek Villain” (2014), and “Kapoor & Sons” (2016). He consistently appeared in Forbes India’s Celebrity 100 list from 2016 to 2018.
- Critical Acclaim: He received critical praise for his role as Vikram Batra in the war film “Shershaah” (2021) and was nominated for the Filmfare Award for Best Actor.
- Personal Life: Siddharth tied the knot with actress Kiara Advani on 7 February 2023, in a private ceremony at Suryagarh Palace, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.
- Hobbies and Favorites: Known for his love of gymming, drawing cartoons, and playing rugby, Siddharth has favorite actors like Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, and Hrithik Roshan, along with favorite actresses such as Kajol, Deepika Padukone, Kareena Kapoor, and Katrina Kaif. His preferred films include “Agneepath,” “Andaz Apna Apna,” “Chupke Chupke,” “Sholay,” “Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge,” and “Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham.”