SIDHARTH MALHOTRA BIOGRAPHY - AGE, CAREER, MOVIES

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Sidharth Malhotra is an Indian actor and former model, known for his performances in romantic dramas and action films. Born on 16 January 1985 in Delhi, he rose to fame with Student of the Year and earned critical acclaim for Shershaah.

Early Life

Sidharth Malhotra was born on 16 January 1985 in Delhi. He began his career as a model before moving into films as an assistant director to Karan Johar on My Name Is Khan (2010).

Personal Life

Sidharth married actor Kiara Advani in February 2023. The couple welcomed their first child, a daughter named Saraayah Malhotra, on 15 July 2025.

Career and Breakthrough

Malhotra made his acting debut with Student of the Year (2012) alongside Alia Bhatt and Varun Dhawan. He starred in hits like Hasee Toh Phasee (2014), Ek Villain (2014) and Kapoor & Sons (2016). His portrayal of Captain Vikram Batra in Shershaah (2021) earned him widespread critical acclaim and several Best Actor nominations.

He starred opposite Janhvi Kapoor in the cross-cultural romance Param Sundari, released in cinemas on 29 August 2025, and headlined the fantasy thriller The Vvaan: Force of the Forrest, co-starring Tamannaah Bhatia, which released in cinemas on 25 September 2026.

Popular Movies

• Student of the Year (2012)
• Hasee Toh Phasee (2014)
• Ek Villain (2014)
• Kapoor & Sons (2016)
• Shershaah (2021)
• Mission Majnu (2023)
• Yodha (2024)
• Param Sundari (2025)
• The Vvaan: Force of the Forrest (2026)

Awards and Achievements

Sidharth Malhotra has received several award nominations, including Filmfare nominations for Shershaah. He remains one of the most popular leading men in Hindi cinema.

Upcoming Projects

His fantasy thriller The Vvaan: Force of the Forrest (directed by Deepak Kumar Mishra, Balaji Motion Pictures) opened on 25 September 2026 with a ₹31.94–33.25 crore opening weekend in India — his biggest opening weekend since 2015 — though reviews were mixed.

FAQs

What is the age of Sidharth Malhotra?
Sidharth Malhotra was born on 16 January 1985. As of 2026, he is 41 years old.

What are the most popular movies of Sidharth Malhotra?
His most popular movies include Ek Villain, Kapoor & Sons, Shershaah and Student of the Year.