About:
Sidharth Malhotra (born 16 January 1985) is an Indian actor known for his work in Hindi films. Initially a fashion model, he transitioned to acting, debuting with Karan Johar’s Student of the Year (2012). He gained fame with hits like Hasee Toh Phasee (2014), Ek Villain (2014), and Kapoor & Sons (2016). Despite some career setbacks, he earned critical acclaim for his role in the war film Shershaah (2021).
Early Life and Education
Born in Delhi to a Punjabi Hindu family, Sidharth Malhotra is the son of Sunil Malhotra, a former Merchant Navy captain, and Rimma Malhotra, a homemaker. He studied at Don Bosco School and Naval Public School in Delhi before graduating from Shaheed Bhagat Singh College. He began modeling at 18 but left after four years due to dissatisfaction.
Career
Early Work and Breakthrough (2012–2016)
Malhotra worked as an assistant director on My Name Is Khan (2010) before making his acting debut in Student of the Year (2012). His role as Abhimanyu Singh was well-received, and the film was a commercial success. He followed this with the romantic comedy Hasee Toh Phasee and the thriller Ek Villain, both in 2014, solidifying his status as a promising actor. He starred in the family drama Kapoor & Sons (2016), which was both critically acclaimed and commercially successful.
Career Fluctuations (2016–2020)
Post-Kapoor & Sons, Malhotra faced several setbacks with films like Baar Baar Dekho (2016), A Gentleman (2017), Ittefaq (2017), Aiyaary (2018), and Jabariya Jodi (2019) failing to perform well at the box office. Despite these challenges, he continued to take on diverse roles.
Resurgence and Recent Work (2021–Present)
Malhotra’s career saw a resurgence with Shershaah (2021), where he portrayed war hero Vikram Batra. The film was well-received, especially his performance, earning him a Filmfare Award nomination for Best Actor. He later led the action thriller series Indian Police Force (2024) and starred in the action film Yodha (2024).
Personal Life
Sidharth Malhotra was rumored to be dating actress Alia Bhatt in the late 2010s. He later confirmed their relationship after they had broken up. In 2023, he married actress Kiara Advani in a traditional Hindu ceremony in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. Their wedding was highly publicized, with their official pictures becoming the most-liked Instagram post in India.
Public Image and Other Work
Malhotra is considered one of Bollywood’s most stylish actors and has frequently appeared on Times’ Most Desirable Men list. He has endorsed various brands such as Pepe Jeans, Brylcream, Oppo, Metro Shoes, Coca-Cola, and Movado. In 2023, he was the sixth most searched personality on Google in India.
In addition to his acting career, Malhotra has been involved in philanthropic activities, such as promoting dog sterilization with PETA and participating in charity events for flood victims in Uttarakhand. He also performed in the “Dream Team 2016” tour across the United States.
Sidharth Malhotra’s journey in Bollywood reflects his resilience and versatility as an actor, consistently evolving and adapting to different roles and challenges in the industry.