Sidharth Malhotra Birthday: From being an assistant in Shahrukh Khan’s film to becoming a star… how did Sidharth Malhotra establish his foothold in Bollywood?
Uma Shankar January 16, 2026 10:23 AM

Sidharth Malhotra Birthday Special: There are some faces in Bollywood, who make their place without making much noise and remain in the hearts of people for a long time. Siddharth Malhotra is one of those artists. Handsome looks, calm nature and simplicity are his identity. Today Siddharth Malhotra is celebrating his birthday and this is an opportunity to know more about his journey so far, where there is struggle, love and the constant desire to prove himself.

Siddharth Malhotra Was born on 16 January 1985 in the country's capital Delhi. He comes from an educated and middle class family. His father has been in the Merchant Navy, while his mother is a housewife. Siddharth was good in studies from the beginning, but he was more inclined towards acting and modeling. She started modeling while studying from Shaheed Bhagat Singh College, Delhi. Siddharth had decided at an early age that he had to create his own identity. He reached Mumbai with this dream. But his journey there was not easy.

Siddharth was the assistant director

Very few people know that Sidharth Malhotra had worked as an assistant director before entering the world of acting. He worked as an assistant director with Karan Johar in Shahrukh Khan's film 'My Name is Khan'. During this time, Karan Johar noticed her personality and screen presence. From here, Siddharth's luck took a turn and the way was opened for him to get a lead role in Karan Johar's film.

Became 'Student of the Year'

In the year 2012, Siddharth Malhotra made his Bollywood debut with Karan Johar's film 'Student of the Year'. Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt were also seen with him in this film. Even though the film was full of glamour, people liked Siddharth's innocence and style. From the very first film, Siddharth became a youth icon and was called the new handsome hero of Bollywood. He also received the Best Male Debut award for this film.

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Was going to work with Priyanka Chopra

'Student of the Year' was not going to be Siddharth's debut film. Actually, he was going to be seen with Priyanka Chopra in the film Fashion. But, due to contract he did not get this film. After his debut, Siddharth did not limit himself to being a romantic hero. He tried to choose different types of characters. He showed different colors of his art in films like 'Hasee Toh Phasee', 'Ek Villain', 'Kapoor and Sons' and 'Baar Baar Dekho'.

Many of Siddharth's films were flops.

His intense look in 'Ek Villain' and serious role in 'Kapoor & Sons' were appreciated by both the audience and critics. But, if we look at the filmography of the actor, he has given only 3 hit films in so many years and none of his films has been able to get the tag of blockbuster. If we look at his flop films, the names include Brothers, Baar Baar Dekho, A Gentleman, Aiyaary, Jabariya Jodi, Thank God, Yodha.

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Luck changed with 'Shershaah'

Among these films, Siddharth was seen in the film 'Shershaah' released in the year 2021. This film proved to be a turning point in his career. In this film, he played the role of Kargil war hero Captain Vikram Batra. Siddharth's acting made people emotional and he received tremendous appreciation. This film was released on OTT. Along with his professional life, he has always been in the headlines for his personal life also.

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Kiara and Siddharth's love life

Sidharth Malhotra's name was associated with many actresses for a long time, but his relationship with Kiara Advani remained the most talked about. During the film 'Shershaah', their closeness increased and gradually this relationship turned into love. In the year 2023, Siddharth and Kiara got married in royal style in Rajasthan. Both of them became parents only last year. His daughter's name is Saraiyah. Today both are counted among the most favorite couples of Bollywood.

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Some interesting things about the actor

Sidharth Malhotra is in the news on his birthday and we have also brought some facts for his fans. Apart from acting, Siddharth is also known for his fitness, he is very interested in sports. One of his favorite sports is rugby. He is also part of a team. Apart from this, the amazing thing is that Siddharth is a certified scuba diver. His talent does not end there, the actor is also fond of sketching.

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