Sidharth Malhotra: Biography, Filmography, and Personal Life

Sidharth Malhotra: Biography & Career Highlights

Full Name: Sidharth Malhotra
Date of Birth: January 16, 1985
Place of Birth: Delhi, India
Profession: Actor
Years Active: 2012–present
Spouse: Kiara Advani (married on February 7, 2023)

Early Life & Career

Sidharth Malhotra was born into a Punjabi family in Delhi. He began his career as a fashion model at the age of 18. Dissatisfied with modeling, he transitioned into filmmaking by working as an assistant director to Karan Johar on the 2010 film My Name Is Khan. He made his acting debut in Johar's Student of the Year (2012), which marked the beginning of his successful acting career.

Notable Films

• Student of the Year (2012): Sidharth's debut film, a teen drama directed by Karan Johar, where he played the role of Abhimanyu Singh.

• Hasee Toh Phasee (2014): A romantic comedy where he portrayed the character of Nikhil.

• Ek Villain (2014): A thriller where he played the role of Guru, a man seeking revenge.

• Kapoor & Sons (2016): A family drama where he portrayed the character of Rahul Kapoor.

• Shershaah (2021): A biographical war film where he played the role of Captain Vikram Batra, earning critical acclaim. en.wikipedia.org+2fynow.org+2en.wikipedia.org+2

• Mission Majnu (2023): A spy thriller where he portrayed a RAW agent during the 1971 India-Pakistan war. en.wikipedia.org

• Yodha (2024): An action thriller where he played the role of a commando. en.wikipedia.org

Personal Life

In the late 2010s, Malhotra was rumored to be dating actress Alia Bhatt. He confirmed the relationship in 2019, after they had broken up. Rumors of him dating actress Kiara Advani began in 2020, but he did not publicly speak about the relationship. On February 7, 2023, they married in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan in a traditional Hindu wedding ceremony. Their wedding received widespread media attention, resulting in their official wedding pictures being the most-liked Instagram post in India till date. In February 2025, the couple announced their pregnancy. en.wikipedia.org

Upcoming Projects

• Param Sundari (2025): A romantic comedy co-starring Janhvi Kapoor, marking Sidharth’s return to the rom-com genre. fynow.org

• VVAN: Force Of The Forest (2025): A folk thriller delving into mythology and folklore, showcasing his willingness to explore diverse narratives. fynow.org