Siddharth Chandekar (born 14 June 1991)[2] is an Indian actor. He is known for his work in Marathi cinema. At the age of 19, he made his debut in Marathi cinema with Avadhoot Gupte's 2010 political drama movie Zenda.[3]

Siddharth Chandekar
Siddharth with Sakhi Gokhale
Born (1991-06-14) 14 June 1991 (age 32)
OccupationActor
Years active2008–present
Spouse
(m. 2021)
[1]
ParentSeema Chandekar
Websitewww.facebook.com/siddharth.chandekar

Career edit

Chandekar started his acting career in 2007 with the Hindi film Hamne Jeena Sikh Liya. However, Siddharth made his debut in Marathi with the popular TV serial Agnihotra, later he appeared in Avadhoot Gupte's ‘Zenda’. Siddharth is best known for his role Ani in the recent blockbuster film Classmates. In 2014 he starred as a lead in Ajay Naik's Baware Prem He opposite Urmila Kanitkar.[4]

He then appeared in Aditya Sarpotdar's 2015 blockbuster movie Classmates. Siddharth was seen opposite debutant Rutuja Shinde in romantic comedy film Online Binline.[5] He is set to appear in different films like Vazandar co-starring Sai Tamhankar and Priya Bapat to be directed by Sachin Kundalkar, Lost and Found along with Spruha Joshi and Pindadan. Siddharth's next film Lost and Found was released on 29 July. The film produced by Golden Gate Motion Pictures is a love story and has Siddharth Chandekar as the male lead. In 2017 Siddhartha's bus stop movie was released. In 2018, he starred in the film Gulabjamun alongside Sonali Kulkarni which is directed by national award winner director Sachin Kundalkar.[6]

Personal life edit

Chandekar completed his primary education at S D Katariya High School in his hometown Pune, followed by studies at Sir Parshurambhau College Pune. He uses his mom Seema Chandekar's name as his middle name. He married actress Mitali Mayekar.[7]

Media image edit

Most Desirable Men of Maharashtra
Sponsor Year Rank
Film Ref.
The Times of India,
Maharashtra Times
2017 2 [8]
2018 2 [9]
2019 18 [10]
2020 11 [11]

He was ranked fourth in The Times of India's Top 15 Most Desirable Men on Marathi Television in 2020.[12]

Filmography edit

Films edit

Key
Denotes films that have not yet been released
Year Title Role Notes
2008 Humne Jeena Seekh Liya Ashwin Bollywood Debut Hindi film
2010 Zenda Umesh Jagtap Debut Marathi film
2011 Balgandharva Mahadev Abhyankar
2012 Satrangi Re Yezdi (Michael Mascarenhas)
Jai Jai Maharashtra Majha Rajat
2013 Sanshaykallol Siddharth
Prem Mhanje Prem Mhanje Prem Asta
Lagna Pahave Karun Rahul Kulkarni
2014 Dusari Goshta
Baavare Prem He Neel Rajadhyaksha
2015 Classmates Annirudha (Anya)
Sata Lota Pan Sagla Khota Virendra
Online Binline Sid
2016 Lost and Found Manas
Vazandar Alok Dixit
Pindadaan Ashutosh
2017 Bus Stop Vineet
2018 Gulabjaam Aditya Naik [13]
Ranangan Varad Kulkarni
2019 Miss U Mister Varun
2021 Befaam Siddharth
Jhimma Kabir [14]
2023 Jhimma 2 Kabir [15]
2024 Ole Aale Aditya Lele [16]
Sridevi Prasanna Prassnna [17]
TBA Congratulations TBA Filming[18]

Television edit

References edit

  1. ^ "Siddharth Chandekar And Mitali Mayekar Get Married; Take A Look A The Inside Pics Of The Grand Wedding". The Times of India. Retrieved 25 January 2021.
  2. ^ "Siddharth Chandekar News". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 May 2020.
  3. ^ "Siddharth Chandekar: Movies of the actor you should not miss". The Times of India. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
  4. ^ Kulkarni, Pooja (12 May 2014), "Shaan sings for Siddharth Chandekar", Times of India, retrieved 21 May 2020
  5. ^ "A film on internet addiction", The Indian Express, 12 December 2014, retrieved 21 May 2020
  6. ^ Gulabjaam Movie Review {4/5}: Gulabjaam is a tasty meal that leaves a sweet aftertaste, retrieved 11 January 2021
  7. ^ "Bhansali-Siddharth's common factor", The Times of India, 13 January 2017, retrieved 21 May 2020
  8. ^ "Maharashtra's Most Desirable Men 2017". The Times of India. 6 March 2018. Retrieved 14 June 2022.
  9. ^ "Maharashtra's Most Desirable Men 2018". The Times of India. 23 January 2019. Retrieved 14 June 2022.
  10. ^ "Make way for Maharashtra's Most Desirable men of 2019". The Times of India. 29 February 2020. Retrieved 14 June 2022.
  11. ^ "Make Way For The Most Desirable Men Of Maharashtra 2020". The Times of India. 3 June 2021. Retrieved 14 June 2022.
  12. ^ "Meet Maharashtra's most desirable men on TV 2020". The Times of India. 28 May 2021. Retrieved 14 July 2021.
  13. ^ "Gublabjaam Film". ZEE5.
  14. ^ "Hemant Dhome's multi starrer 'Jhimma' to release on April 23rd". The Times of India. 5 March 2021. Retrieved 30 March 2021.
  15. ^ "'Jhimma 2': Siddharth Chandekar shares a BTS picture with the team from the sets of the film". The Times of India. 2 November 2023. Retrieved 13 November 2023.
  16. ^ "Nana Patekar: नाना पाटेकरांसोबत मकरंद अनासपुरे करणार 'ओले आले'! नव्या मराठी सिनेमाची घोषण". eSakal - Marathi Newspaper (in Marathi). Retrieved 25 November 2023.
  17. ^ "Sai Tamhankar-starrer Sridevi Prasanna New Song Out". News18. 20 January 2024. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
  18. ^ "Siddharth Chandekar And Pooja Sawant Reunite For Marathi Film Congratulations". News18. Retrieved 13 July 2022.
  19. ^ a b c "Siddharth Breaks His Silence". Retrieved 30 January 2016.
  20. ^ "Madhu Ethe An Chandra Tithe | Marathi Serial | Episode 26 | Honeymoon Spl | Zee Marathi" – via www.youtube.com.
  21. ^ "Siddharth Chandekar bids adieu to the show Jeevlaga - The Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 11 January 2021.
  22. ^ "Siddharth Chandekar: Maintaining the feel of the character on TV is challenging - The Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 11 January 2021.

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