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'''Sidharth Malhotra''' (born 16 January 1985) is an Indian [[ |
'''Sidharth Malhotra''' (born 16 January 1985) is an Indian actor and a former model. Malhotra was born and raised in [[Delhi]] into a [[Punjabi people|Punjabi]] family, he became interested of becoming an actor since his very young age. Gaining a dainty distinctive features he got severe offers for model scouting during his school days. After, a long time break from modeling, he assisted director [[Karan Johar]] in the movie [[My Name Is Khan]] (2010), he groomed his presence in the film industry. In 2012, he marked his debut under same banner in romantic comedy movie ''[[Student of the Year]] ''which emerged as a commercial success<ref name="koimoi1">Joginder Tuteja (October 22, 2012). [http://www.koimoi.com/box-office/karan-scores-hat-trick-with-soty-scoring-very-well-at-the-box-office/ Karan scores hat trick with SOTY scoring very well at the Box Office]. Koimoi.com. Retrieved on 2012-10-22.</ref> and earned him great reviews and the Stardust Award Breakthrough Performance. Alongside his acting career he participates in stage shows and is a celebrity endorser for brands and products. |
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== Early life and modeling career == |
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Sidharth Malhotra was born on January 16, 1985 in [[Delhi]] to Rimma Malhotra, a housewife originated from [[Amritsar]] and Sunil Malhotra, a captain in Merchant Navy. He did his schooling at Birla Vidya Niketan in Delhi at the age of 8 he moved to [[Mumbai]] alongside his family. Later, attended St. Xaviers school.<ref>{{cite web|title='Sidharth Malhotra Net Bio'|url=http://sidharthmalhotra.net/bio/|work=Sidharth Malhotra|accessdate=9 May 2013}}</ref> Sidharth Malhotra started his career as a ramp model during his college days. He has been associated with brands like [[NIIT]], Color Plus & [[Pantaloon Retail India|Pantaloons]]. He has walked the ramp for designers like [[Manish Malhotra]] and [[Rohit Bal]]. He has even modeled in Paris and Dubai. Malhotra was seen in [[Roberto Cavalli]]’s advertisement campaigns and also on the covers of several magazines like RedBook, Gladrags and Men’s Health. He also assisted Karan Johar in the direction of ''[[My Name Is Khan]]'' with [[Varun Dhawan]]. |
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[[File:SOTY cast during promotions.jpg|thumb|260px|left|Malhotra with [[Varun Dhawan]] and Alia Bhatt promoting ''[[Student of the Year]]'']] |
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== Acting career == |
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[[File:Siddharth Malhotra at the promo launch of 'Student Of The Year'.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Malhotra at the promo launch of 'Student Of The Year']] |
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In 2012, Malhotra made his debut in Karan Johar's ''[[Student of the Year]]'' alongside [[Varun Dhawan]] and Alia Bhatt.<ref>[http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/The-new-stars-of-Bollywood/Article1-644946.aspx The new stars of Bollywood]. Hindustan Times (2010-12-31). Retrieved on 2012-10-22.</ref> His performance was appreciated by film critics, such [[Taran Adarsh]] from [[Bollywood Hungama]] stating, "Both Sidharth and Varun are excessively talented, supremely confident and hardly look like first-time actors. Photogenic, charming and self-assured, it's tough to say who's better, Sidharth or Varun? Both shine in their respective roles, both enact their parts with gusto. Sidharth is terrific , while Varun is a talent one can't help but marvel at. In fact, all three, Siddharth, Varun and Alia, are here to stay!".<ref>Taran Adarsh (October 18, 2012) [http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/541770 Student Of The Year (2012) | Hindi Movie Critic Review]. Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved on 2012-10-22.</ref> |
In 2012, Malhotra made his debut in Karan Johar's ''[[Student of the Year]]'' alongside [[Varun Dhawan]] and Alia Bhatt.<ref>[http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/The-new-stars-of-Bollywood/Article1-644946.aspx The new stars of Bollywood]. Hindustan Times (2010-12-31). Retrieved on 2012-10-22.</ref> His performance was appreciated by film critics, such [[Taran Adarsh]] from [[Bollywood Hungama]] stating, "Both Sidharth and Varun are excessively talented, supremely confident and hardly look like first-time actors. Photogenic, charming and self-assured, it's tough to say who's better, Sidharth or Varun? Both shine in their respective roles, both enact their parts with gusto. Sidharth is terrific , while Varun is a talent one can't help but marvel at. In fact, all three, Siddharth, Varun and Alia, are here to stay!".<ref>Taran Adarsh (October 18, 2012) [http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/541770 Student Of The Year (2012) | Hindi Movie Critic Review]. Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved on 2012-10-22.</ref> |
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film critic [[Rajeev Masand]] from [[CNN-IBN]] wrote, "The debutants, in turn, put their best foot forward: Sidharth Malhotra is earnest and has a pleasing presence".<ref>[http://www.rajeevmasand.com/reviews/our-films/pass-class/ Pass class | Rajeev Masand – movies that matter : from |
film critic [[Rajeev Masand]] from [[CNN-IBN]] wrote, "The debutants, in turn, put their best foot forward: Sidharth Malhotra is earnest and has a pleasing presence".<ref>[http://www.rajeevmasand.com/reviews/our-films/pass-class/ Pass class | Rajeev Masand – movies that matter : from Bollywood, Hollywood and everywhere else]. Rajeevmasand.com. (October 19, 2012). Retrieved on 2012-10-22.</ref> film critic Roshni Devi commented, "With three big debutantes in the movie, it is a bit difficult to pick and choose, but my vote goes for Sidharth Malhotra as Abhimanyu. He’s the sweet charming boy who steals your heart with his sighs".<ref>Roshni Devi (October 19, 2012). [http://www.koimoi.com/reviews/student-of-the-year-review/ Student Of The Year Movie Review | Sidharth Malhotra, Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan, Karan Johar]. Koimoi.com. Retrieved on 2012-10-22.</ref> Raedita Tandan from Filmfare wrote, "Among the performances, Sidharth, Varun and Alia do their best not to seem like newcomers and they emerge triumphant. Sidharth’s restraint is impressive. The three make confident debuts".<ref>[http://www.filmfare.com/reviews/movie-review-student-of-the-year-1505.html Movie Review : Student Of The Year]. Filmfare.com. Retrieved on 2012-10-22.</ref> film critic [[Anupama Chopra]] form [[Hindustan Times]] commented, "Critically, the leading men, Varun and Sidharth, work. They don't instantly set the screen on fire like Hrithik Roshan or Ranbir Kapoor did in their first films. But they grow on you. Karan puts a heavy burden on them. They are the backbone of this film, but they pull it off. If you have patience and a taste for the overblown, check them out".<ref>Anupama Chopra (October 19, 2012). [http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Reviews/Anupama-Chopra-s-review-Student-of-the-Year/Article1-947305.aspx Anupama Chopra's review: Student of the Year]. Hindustan Times. Retrieved on 2012-10-22.</ref> ''Student Of The Year'' performed extremely well at the box office within the first three days of its release with collections in the vicinity of {{INR Convert|32|c}} .<ref name="koimoi1"/> ''Student of the Year'' stood at an all India collection of {{INR Convert|70|c}} after its four-week run and eventually emerged a major financial success and the highest grossing non starcast film at the time of its release.<ref>http://www.koimoi.com/box-office-bollywood-films-of-2012</ref> |
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Malhotra has also been signed for a non-exclusive two film deal with [[Ekta Kapoor]]'s production house, [[Balaji Motion Pictures]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Mehul S Thakkar |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-09-14/news-interviews/33843526_1_siddharth-malhotra-soty-ekta-kapoor |title=Siddharth Malhotra bags two-film-deal with Balaji – Times Of India |publisher=Articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com |date=2012-09-14 |accessdate=2012-10-12}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://india.nydailynews.com/entertainmentarticle/8b1d8deb6146b6d28b2c537e5dcd393c/ekta-kapoor-signs-kjo-s-discovery-siddharth-malhotra |title=Ekta Kapoor signs KJo's discovery Siddharth Malhotra – NY Daily News | NewsCred SmartWire |publisher=India.nydailynews.com |date=2012-09-14 |accessdate=2012-10-12}}</ref> Sidharth Malhotra will be paired opposite [[Parineeti Chopra]] in the film ''[[Hasee Toh Phasee]]'', to be co-produced by Dharma Productions and Phantom Films. The movie will be directed by debutant director, Vinil Mathew.<ref>{{cite web|author=7.30 PM IST 01.11.2013 |url=http://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/parineeti-chopra-and-sidharth-malhotra-film-titled-hasee-toh-phasee/ |title=Parineeti Chopra and Sidharth Malhotra in film titled Hasee Toh Phasee - Bollywood News & Gossip, Movie Reviews, Trailers & Videos at |publisher=Bollywoodlife.com |date=2013-01-28 |accessdate=2013-02-16}}</ref> Sidharth has also bagged [[Mohit Suri]]'s ''[[The Villain (2014 film)|The Villain]]'' alongside [[Shraddha Kapoor]] which is to be produced by Balaji Motion Pictures. Malhotra has started shooting for [[Hasee Toh Phasee]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://fenilandbollywood.com/2013/02/09/ekta-kapoor-ropes-in-sidharth-malhotra-for-mohit-suris-the-villain/ |title=Ekta Kapoor ropes in Sidharth Malhotra for Mohit Suri’s The Villain |publisher=Fenil and Bollywood |date=2013-02-09 |accessdate=2013-02-16}}</ref> He also will romance two leading ladies in Remo D Souza's next produced by Karan Johar.<ref>http://www.indianexpress.com/news/sidharth-malhotra-romances-two-heroines-in-his-next-film/1125879/</ref> |
Malhotra has also been signed for a non-exclusive two film deal with [[Ekta Kapoor]]'s production house, [[Balaji Motion Pictures]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Mehul S Thakkar |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-09-14/news-interviews/33843526_1_siddharth-malhotra-soty-ekta-kapoor |title=Siddharth Malhotra bags two-film-deal with Balaji – Times Of India |publisher=Articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com |date=2012-09-14 |accessdate=2012-10-12}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://india.nydailynews.com/entertainmentarticle/8b1d8deb6146b6d28b2c537e5dcd393c/ekta-kapoor-signs-kjo-s-discovery-siddharth-malhotra |title=Ekta Kapoor signs KJo's discovery Siddharth Malhotra – NY Daily News | NewsCred SmartWire |publisher=India.nydailynews.com |date=2012-09-14 |accessdate=2012-10-12}}</ref> Sidharth Malhotra will be paired opposite [[Parineeti Chopra]] in the film ''[[Hasee Toh Phasee]]'', to be co-produced by Dharma Productions and Phantom Films. The movie will be directed by debutant director, Vinil Mathew.<ref>{{cite web|author=7.30 PM IST 01.11.2013 |url=http://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/parineeti-chopra-and-sidharth-malhotra-film-titled-hasee-toh-phasee/ |title=Parineeti Chopra and Sidharth Malhotra in film titled Hasee Toh Phasee - Bollywood News & Gossip, Movie Reviews, Trailers & Videos at |publisher=Bollywoodlife.com |date=2013-01-28 |accessdate=2013-02-16}}</ref> Sidharth has also bagged [[Mohit Suri]]'s ''[[The Villain (2014 film)|The Villain]]'' alongside [[Shraddha Kapoor]] which is to be produced by Balaji Motion Pictures. Malhotra has started shooting for [[Hasee Toh Phasee]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://fenilandbollywood.com/2013/02/09/ekta-kapoor-ropes-in-sidharth-malhotra-for-mohit-suris-the-villain/ |title=Ekta Kapoor ropes in Sidharth Malhotra for Mohit Suri’s The Villain |publisher=Fenil and Bollywood |date=2013-02-09 |accessdate=2013-02-16}}</ref> He also will romance two leading ladies in Remo D Souza's next produced by Karan Johar.<ref>http://www.indianexpress.com/news/sidharth-malhotra-romances-two-heroines-in-his-next-film/1125879/</ref> |
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== Off-screen work == |
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⚫ | Post his successful debut, he performed at several award functions like Filmfare,Screen,Stardust etc. and also at an international event in [[Hong Kong]] with his co stars [[Varun Dhawan]] and [[Alia Bhatt]].<ref>http://entertainment.in.msn.com/glamsham/article.aspx?cp-documentid=253726833</ref> He also hosted [[Stardust Awards]] with [[Varun Dhawan]] and [[Ayushmann Khurrana]] and a segment of [[Filmfare Awards]]. |
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⚫ | Sidharth walked the ramp for designer [[Manish Malhotra]] at the [[Lakme Fashion Week]], alongside fellow actors [[Varun Dhawan]] and [[Ayushmann Khurrana]]. Manish's collection was a tribute to 100 years of Indian Cinema.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://india.nydailynews.com/entertainmentarticle/333a73c8b8a34eb77726314934c26984/young-bollywood-showstoppers-for-manishs-show|title=Young Bollywood showstoppers for Manish's show |publisher=NYDailyNews}}</ref> He again walked the ramp at the same event alongside [[Jacqueline Fernandez]] and [[Esha Gupta]]. |
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⚫ | He also remained active in modelling as he walked the ramp at several events including ''Blackberry Sharp Nights'' with [[Abhay Deol]] and [[Aditya Roy Kapoor]].<ref>http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/When-Abhay-Deol-Sidharth-Malhotra-walked-the-ramp/articleshow/23603984.cms</ref> Malhotra and Genelia D’souza, walked ramp at Allure Fashion to showcase the latest SS’13 collection of the brands- VERO MODA, ONLY, JACK & JONES. |
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⚫ | Malhotra performed at a special event alongside [[Varun Dhawan]], [[Alia Bhatt]], [[Aditya Roy Kapur]], [[Shraddha Kapoor]] and [[Huma Qureshi]] to raise funds for the flood-affected victims of Uttarakhand.<ref>http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/1872462/report-varun-dhawan-alia-bhatt-and-siddharth-malhotra-unite-for-a-cause</ref> |
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==In the media== |
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Malhotra went on to become the brand ambassador of [[Cocacola]] and Kwality Walls.He shot a Cocacola Ad with Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt.<ref>http://www.bollywoodlife.com/tag/sidharth-malhotra-varun-dhawan-alia-bhatt-coca-cola-ad/</ref> He then did a commercial for Kwality Walls with [[Yami Gautam]] <ref>http://www.koimoi.com/bollywood-news/sidharth-malhotra-yami-gautams-ice-cream-commercial/</ref> He also shot for a PETA ad creating awareness about dogs.<ref>http://www.indianexpress.com/news/sidharth-malhotra-shoots-for-peta/1137582/</ref> |
Malhotra went on to become the brand ambassador of [[Cocacola]] and Kwality Walls.He shot a Cocacola Ad with Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt.<ref>http://www.bollywoodlife.com/tag/sidharth-malhotra-varun-dhawan-alia-bhatt-coca-cola-ad/</ref> He then did a commercial for Kwality Walls with [[Yami Gautam]] <ref>http://www.koimoi.com/bollywood-news/sidharth-malhotra-yami-gautams-ice-cream-commercial/</ref> He also shot for a PETA ad creating awareness about dogs.<ref>http://www.indianexpress.com/news/sidharth-malhotra-shoots-for-peta/1137582/</ref> |
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He was also noticed by critics and audience alike for his fashion sense. He ultimately was called a "style icon" by several platforms like [[Bollywood Hungama]], Pinkvilla, [[Koimoi]] and Indiaglitz.<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Sidharth_Malhotra&action=edit</ref> Malhotra is often referred to as one of the handsomest celebrities in India.<ref>http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/hindi/article/98794.html</ref> |
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==Personal life== |
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He is the brother of film director [[Punit Malhotra]] and nephew of fashion designer [[Manish Malhotra]].<ref>http://m.ibnlive.com/photogallery/7095-3.html</ref> |
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⚫ | Post his successful debut, he performed at several award functions like Filmfare,Screen,Stardust etc. and also at an international event in [[Hong Kong]] with his co stars [[Varun Dhawan]] and [[Alia Bhatt]].<ref>http://entertainment.in.msn.com/glamsham/article.aspx?cp-documentid=253726833</ref> He also hosted [[Stardust Awards]] with [[Varun Dhawan]] and [[Ayushmann Khurrana]] and a segment of [[Filmfare Awards]]. |
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⚫ | Sidharth walked the ramp for designer [[Manish Malhotra]] at the [[Lakme Fashion Week]], alongside fellow actors [[Varun Dhawan]] and [[Ayushmann Khurrana]]. Manish's collection was a tribute to 100 years of Indian Cinema.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://india.nydailynews.com/entertainmentarticle/333a73c8b8a34eb77726314934c26984/young-bollywood-showstoppers-for-manishs-show|title=Young Bollywood showstoppers for Manish's show |publisher=NYDailyNews}}</ref> He again walked the ramp at the same event alongside [[Jacqueline Fernandez]] and [[Esha Gupta]]. |
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⚫ | He also remained active in modelling as he walked the ramp at several events including ''Blackberry Sharp Nights'' with [[Abhay Deol]] and [[Aditya Roy Kapoor]].<ref>http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/When-Abhay-Deol-Sidharth-Malhotra-walked-the-ramp/articleshow/23603984.cms</ref> Malhotra and Genelia D’souza, walked ramp at Allure Fashion to showcase the latest SS’13 collection of the brands- VERO MODA, ONLY, JACK & JONES. |
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⚫ | Malhotra performed at a special event alongside [[Varun Dhawan]], [[Alia Bhatt]], [[Aditya Roy Kapur]], [[Shraddha Kapoor]] and [[Huma Qureshi (actress)|Huma Qureshi]] to raise funds for the flood-affected victims of Uttarakhand.<ref>http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/1872462/report-varun-dhawan-alia-bhatt-and-siddharth-malhotra-unite-for-a-cause</ref> |
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==Filmography== |
==Filmography== |
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|2012 |
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| ''[[Student of the Year]]'' |
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| Abhimanyu Singh |
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| Nominated-[[Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut]] |
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|2014 |
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| ''[[Hasee Toh Phasee]]'' |
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| Nikhil Bharadwaj |
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| Post-production |
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| Filming <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/1661572/Sidharth---Parineeti-starrer-titled-Hasee-Toh-Phasee |title=Sidharth - Parineeti starrer titled Hasee Toh Phasee | Bollywood News | Hindi Movies News | News |publisher=BollywoodHungama.com |date=2013-01-11 |accessdate=2013-02-16}}</ref> |
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|2014 |
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| ''[[The Villain (2014 film)|The Villain]]'' |
| ''[[The Villain (2014 film)|The Villain]]'' |
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| Pre-production<ref>{{cite web|author=TNN Feb 9, 2013, 12.00AM IST |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-02-09/news-interviews/36993900_1_ekta-kapoor-bhatt-camp-new-romantic-thriller |title=Ekta Kapoor ropes in Sidharth Malhotra |publisher=The Times of India |date=2013-02-09 |accessdate=2013-02-16}}</ref> |
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==Notes== |
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==References== |
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Revision as of 17:44, 28 November 2013
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Born | Delhi, India | January 16, 1985
Occupation(s) | Actor, Model |
Years active | 2012 – present |
Parent(s) | Sunil Malhotra (father) Rimma Malhotra (mother) |
Sidharth Malhotra (born 16 January 1985) is an Indian actor and a former model. Malhotra was born and raised in Delhi into a Punjabi family, he became interested of becoming an actor since his very young age. Gaining a dainty distinctive features he got severe offers for model scouting during his school days. After, a long time break from modeling, he assisted director Karan Johar in the movie My Name Is Khan (2010), he groomed his presence in the film industry. In 2012, he marked his debut under same banner in romantic comedy movie Student of the Year which emerged as a commercial success[1] and earned him great reviews and the Stardust Award Breakthrough Performance. Alongside his acting career he participates in stage shows and is a celebrity endorser for brands and products.
Early life and modeling career
Sidharth Malhotra was born on January 16, 1985 in Delhi to Rimma Malhotra, a housewife originated from Amritsar and Sunil Malhotra, a captain in Merchant Navy. He did his schooling at Birla Vidya Niketan in Delhi at the age of 8 he moved to Mumbai alongside his family. Later, attended St. Xaviers school.[2] Sidharth Malhotra started his career as a ramp model during his college days. He has been associated with brands like NIIT, Color Plus & Pantaloons. He has walked the ramp for designers like Manish Malhotra and Rohit Bal. He has even modeled in Paris and Dubai. Malhotra was seen in Roberto Cavalli’s advertisement campaigns and also on the covers of several magazines like RedBook, Gladrags and Men’s Health. He also assisted Karan Johar in the direction of My Name Is Khan with Varun Dhawan.
Acting career
Debut (2012-Present)
In 2012, Malhotra made his debut in Karan Johar's Student of the Year alongside Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt.[3] His performance was appreciated by film critics, such Taran Adarsh from Bollywood Hungama stating, "Both Sidharth and Varun are excessively talented, supremely confident and hardly look like first-time actors. Photogenic, charming and self-assured, it's tough to say who's better, Sidharth or Varun? Both shine in their respective roles, both enact their parts with gusto. Sidharth is terrific , while Varun is a talent one can't help but marvel at. In fact, all three, Siddharth, Varun and Alia, are here to stay!".[4] film critic Rajeev Masand from CNN-IBN wrote, "The debutants, in turn, put their best foot forward: Sidharth Malhotra is earnest and has a pleasing presence".[5] film critic Roshni Devi commented, "With three big debutantes in the movie, it is a bit difficult to pick and choose, but my vote goes for Sidharth Malhotra as Abhimanyu. He’s the sweet charming boy who steals your heart with his sighs".[6] Raedita Tandan from Filmfare wrote, "Among the performances, Sidharth, Varun and Alia do their best not to seem like newcomers and they emerge triumphant. Sidharth’s restraint is impressive. The three make confident debuts".[7] film critic Anupama Chopra form Hindustan Times commented, "Critically, the leading men, Varun and Sidharth, work. They don't instantly set the screen on fire like Hrithik Roshan or Ranbir Kapoor did in their first films. But they grow on you. Karan puts a heavy burden on them. They are the backbone of this film, but they pull it off. If you have patience and a taste for the overblown, check them out".[8] Student Of The Year performed extremely well at the box office within the first three days of its release with collections in the vicinity of ₹32 crore (US$3.8 million) .[1] Student of the Year stood at an all India collection of ₹70 crore (US$8.4 million) after its four-week run and eventually emerged a major financial success and the highest grossing non starcast film at the time of its release.[9]
Malhotra has also been signed for a non-exclusive two film deal with Ekta Kapoor's production house, Balaji Motion Pictures.[10][11] Sidharth Malhotra will be paired opposite Parineeti Chopra in the film Hasee Toh Phasee, to be co-produced by Dharma Productions and Phantom Films. The movie will be directed by debutant director, Vinil Mathew.[12] Sidharth has also bagged Mohit Suri's The Villain alongside Shraddha Kapoor which is to be produced by Balaji Motion Pictures. Malhotra has started shooting for Hasee Toh Phasee.[13] He also will romance two leading ladies in Remo D Souza's next produced by Karan Johar.[14]
In the media
Sidharth Malhotra became an "overnight sensation" post the release of his debut movie. He was considered a promising newcomer and was praised for his acting and style. He ranked #12 at Times' 50 Most Desirable men of 2012.[15] He was also voted as the most good looking debutant of 2012 by a UK poll.[16][17]
Malhotra went on to become the brand ambassador of Cocacola and Kwality Walls.He shot a Cocacola Ad with Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt.[18] He then did a commercial for Kwality Walls with Yami Gautam [19] He also shot for a PETA ad creating awareness about dogs.[20]
He was also noticed by critics and audience alike for his fashion sense. He ultimately was called a "style icon" by several platforms like Bollywood Hungama, Pinkvilla, Koimoi and Indiaglitz.[21] Malhotra is often referred to as one of the handsomest celebrities in India.[22]
Post his successful debut, he performed at several award functions like Filmfare,Screen,Stardust etc. and also at an international event in Hong Kong with his co stars Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt.[23] He also hosted Stardust Awards with Varun Dhawan and Ayushmann Khurrana and a segment of Filmfare Awards. Sidharth walked the ramp for designer Manish Malhotra at the Lakme Fashion Week, alongside fellow actors Varun Dhawan and Ayushmann Khurrana. Manish's collection was a tribute to 100 years of Indian Cinema.[24] He again walked the ramp at the same event alongside Jacqueline Fernandez and Esha Gupta.
He also remained active in modelling as he walked the ramp at several events including Blackberry Sharp Nights with Abhay Deol and Aditya Roy Kapoor.[25] Malhotra and Genelia D’souza, walked ramp at Allure Fashion to showcase the latest SS’13 collection of the brands- VERO MODA, ONLY, JACK & JONES.
Malhotra performed at a special event alongside Varun Dhawan, Alia Bhatt, Aditya Roy Kapur, Shraddha Kapoor and Huma Qureshi to raise funds for the flood-affected victims of Uttarakhand.[26]
Filmography
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
2012 | Student of the Year | Abhimanyu Singh | Nominated-Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut |
2014 | Hasee Toh Phasee | Nikhil Bharadwaj | Post-production |
2014 | The Villain | Filming |
Awards and nominations
Year | Film | Award | Category | Result |
---|---|---|---|---|
2012 | Student of the Year | BIG Star Entertainment Awards | Most Entertaining Actor (Film) Debut—Male | Nominated[27] |
2013 | ETC Bollywood Business Awards | Most Profitable Debut (Male) | Nominated[28] | |
Filmfare Awards | Best Male Debut | Nominated[29] | ||
Screen Awards | Most Promising Newcomer—Male | Nominated[30] | ||
Zee Cine Awards | Best Male Debut | Nominated[31] | ||
Stardust Awards | Breakthrough Performance—Male | Won[32] | ||
Superstar of Tomorrow—Male | Nominated[33] | |||
Star Guild Awards | Best Male Debut | Nominated[34] | ||
Times of India Film Awards | Best Debut—Male | Nominated[35] | ||
South Africa India Film and Television Awards | Debut Actor of the Year—Male | Won[36] |
Other honours
- 2013: Times of India's Most Desirable Men of 2012 #12[37]
- 2013: Koimoi Audience Poll 2012 Best Debut : Runner Up [38]
- 2013: Indicine Audience Poll Best Debut 2012 : Winner [39]
- 2013: Pinkvilla Audience Poll Best Debut : Winner [40]
- 2013: Bollywood Life Awards Most Rocking Debut : Winner [41]
- 2013: The Times of India Hotlist Most Promising Newcomer 2012 :#3[42]
Modelling Awards[43]
- Gladrags Mega-model & Manhunt 2007 : 2nd Runner Up
- Gladrags Face Of The Year 2009
- NDTV Model Of The Year 2010
See also
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