Siddharth Menon (actor)

Siddharth Menon (born 19 May 1989) is an Indian actor known for his work in film, television and theatre . He is best known for his roles in the films Loev (2015), Rajwade and Sons (2015) and Karwaan (2018) and the film June (2021) for which he won a National Film Award.

For others, see Siddharth Menon (disambiguation).
Siddharth Menon
Born
Pune, Maharashtra, India[1]

(1989-05-19) 19 May 1989
OccupationActor
Notable workPeddlers (2012)
Loev (2015)
Rajwade and Sons (2015)
Aladdin (2018)
Spouse
Poornima Nair
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(m. 2016)​

Early life

Menon was born to Malayali parents. He was brought up in Pune. He was a student of Gurukul School in Bhosalenagar. He graduated from Brihan Maharashtra College of Commerce in 2010, with a Bachelor of Commerce degree. He initially worked with a group called Askata, before starting Natak Company.[2][3]

Personal life

He studied in the Gurukul School in Bhoslenagar, Pune.[2] His love for acting began when his parents took him to the movies as a child.[4] He is of Malayali origin.[5] He married Poornima Nair on 3 February 2016 in Kerala.[6][7]

Career

He was one of the founding members of the Pune-based theatre troupe, Natak Company, in 2008.[8] He started out in theatre and eventually rose to fame through the crime-thriller, Peddlers(2012).[4] He was also seen in Junglenama, a play directed by Sarang Sathaye.[2] He made his Marathi debut through Ekulti Ek(2012).[5] In 2015, he was in a movie called Loev. He also had a stint as a celebrity radio jockey.[9][10] In 2018, he has played the titular character during the Indian run of the Broadway musical Aladdin, for which he had to undergo physical training.[11] The actor is currently based in Mumbai. He can also do Calisthenics.[12] He was also seen playing Saket in A Doubtful Gaze at Uber at Midnight, a play which was staged at Serendipity Arts Festival 2018, in Goa. It was directed by Alok Rajwade.[13][14] He was awarded the National Film Award Special Mention for his performance in the film June (2021) at the 68th National Film Awards.[15]

Media image
Most Desirable Men of Maharashtra
Sponsor Year Rank
Film Ref.
The Times of India,
Maharashtra Times		 2017 9 [16]
2018 19 [17]
2019 12 [18]
2020 15 [19]

Filmography
YearTitleRoleLanguageNotes
2009Geli Ekvis WarshaMarathiPlay[20]
TidhaMarathiPlay[20]
2010Institute of PavtologyMarathiPlay[21]
2012PeddlersMandarHindi
Ekulti EkMarathi
Never MindMarathiPlay[22]
2013PopatBalyaMarathi[23]
2014Happy JourneyAjinkyaMarathi[7]
2015LoevAlexHinglish
Rajwade and SonsVirajas Vaibhav JoshiMarathi
SlambookHrudayMarathi
2016Poshter GirlArjun KalalMarathi[7]
& Jara HatkeNishantMarathi[24]
2017Qarib Qarib SinglleAshishHindi
2018KarwaanGroomHindiCameo appearance
AladdinAladdinEnglishPlay
A Doubtful Gaze at Uber at MidnightSaketPlay[14]
2019Welcome HomeMarathiTo be released in June[25]
Made In HeavenJohn MathewsHindi
Chappad Phaad KeShubham GupchupHindiStreaming on Hotstar[26]
2020 BetaalNadir HaqHindiStreaming on Netflix
June Neel Marathi
2023 Made in Heaven John Mathews Hindi Season 2

References
  1. "Alumni Connect: 'I have always wanted to be a professional actor,' says actor Siddharth Menon". Hindustan Times. 8 June 2018. Retrieved 30 January 2021.
  2. "Alumni Connect: 'I have always wanted to be a professional actor,' says actor Siddharth Menon". Hindustan Times. 8 June 2018.
  3. s, aravind k (13 December 2016). "Actor by choice: Siddharth Menon". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 20 June 2019.
  4. Unnithan, Vidya (25 March 2018). "Small talk: Peddlers actor Siddharth Menon all set to play Alladin in an upcoming musical". Pune Mirror. Retrieved 17 May 2019.
  5. "Photo: Three's company for Siddharth Menon". The Times of India. 13 August 2018. Retrieved 17 May 2019.
  6. Thasale, Dakshata (4 February 2016). "अभिनेता सिद्धार्थ मेनन अडकला "लग्नाच्या बेडीत"". India.com (in Marathi).
  7. Kulye, Ajay (3 February 2016). "Siddharth Menon No More….A Bachelor -". Marathi Cineyug. Retrieved 17 May 2019.
  8. Shetty, Anjali (27 May 2018). "Pune's Natak Company: A decade of theatrical, artistic triumph". Retrieved 18 March 2019.
  9. Shetty, Anjali (24 June 2018). "Aladdin has definitely been my high point: Siddharth Menon". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 17 May 2019.
  10. Shetty, Anjali (4 January 2018). "I don't mind waiting: Siddharth Menon". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 17 May 2019.
  11. Ganatra, Jigar. "I love my stage, my work and performing every day: Siddharth Menon". Mumbai Live. Retrieved 17 May 2019.
  12. "सिद्धार्थ मेनन". Loksatta (in Marathi). 4 April 2019. Retrieved 17 May 2019.
  13. Kulkarni, Kimaya (11 September 2018). "Destination not known". Pune Mirror. Retrieved 8 October 2019.
  14. "Algorithms: Empathetic collaborations". The Hindu. 3 April 2019. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 19 June 2019.
  15. Choudhary, Sagarika (2 December 2022). "Siddharth Menon opens up on winning National Award, facing rejections, Bollywood vs regional film debate, and more". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 17 May 2023.
  16. "Maharashtra's Most Desirable Men 2017". The Times of India. 6 March 2018. Retrieved 14 June 2022.
  17. "Maharashtra's Most Desirable Men 2018". The Times of India. 23 January 2019. Retrieved 14 June 2022.
  18. "Make way for Maharashtra's Most Desirable men of 2019". The Times of India. 29 February 2020. Retrieved 14 June 2022.
  19. "Make Way For The Most Desirable Men Of Maharashtra 2020". The Times of India. 3 June 2021. Retrieved 14 June 2022.
  20. Ranade, Arundhati (31 October 2009). "Students in playful mode". Pune Mirror. Retrieved 13 May 2019.
  21. Brahme, Nitin (31 July 2009). "Two for company". Pune Mirror. Retrieved 11 June 2019.
  22. "Light take on Romance". Pune Mirror. 8 January 2012. Retrieved 16 May 2019.
  23. "This Popat'll lead you to introspection". DNA India. 13 August 2013. Retrieved 2 July 2019.
  24. Bhanage, Mihir (24 July 2016). "& Jara Hatke Movie Review {3.5/5}: Critic Review of & Jara Hatke by Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 17 May 2019.
  25. Seta, Keyur. "Sumitra Bhave, Sunil Sukthankar's Welcome Home to release on 14 June". Cinestaan. Retrieved 17 May 2019.
  26. "Chappad Phaad Ke". Hotstar. 18 October 2019. Retrieved 18 October 2019.
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