Siddharth Chandekar is an Indian actor, who is known for working in Marathi films and TV serials. He is known for playing the role of Ani in the Marathi film ‘Classmates’ (2015).
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Wiki/Biography
Siddharth Seema Chandekar was born on Friday, 14 June 1991 (age 32 years; as of 2023) in Pune, Maharashtra. His zodiac sign is Gemini.
Siddharth Chandekar’s childhood photo
He did his schooling at Seth Dagaduram Katariya English Medium High School, Pune, Maharashtra. He then attended Sir Parashurambhau College, Pune. Later, he studied at the University of Pune.
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 8″
Hair Colour: Black
Eye Colour: Brown
Family
Parents & Siblings
In August 2023, he arranged a second marriage of his mother Seema Chandekar, who owns a sweet shop named Seema Foods. His sister, Sumedha Anup Kshirsagar, works as a senior associate student enrichment at The Akanksha Foundation.
Siddharth Chandekar’s mother’s second marriage picture
Siddharth Chandekar with his sister
Wife & Children
On 21 January 2021, Siddharth got married to the Indian actress Mitali Mayekar. Earlier, the couple met on the sets of a TV show. They then started chatting through their social media accounts. Initially, they became good friends, and in 2018, they started dating each other. After dating for a few months, the couple moved into a live-in relationship. In 2019, the couple got engaged, and in 2021, the couple got married.
Siddharth Chandekar and Mitali Mayekar’s wedding photo
Relationships/Affairs
In 2014, there were rumours that after dating Mugdha Paranjpe, an assistant to a producer at Dashami Creations/Studioz LLP, for around seven years, the couple got separated. The duo first met during a TV show where Mugdha was a contestant and Siddharth was a host.
Mugdha Paranjpe
Career
Film
Hindi
In 2008, he made his Bollywood debut with ‘Humne Jeena Seekh Liya’ in which he played the role of Ashwin.
Humne Jeena Seekh Liya
Marathi
He made his Marathi film debut with the film ‘Zenda’ in 2010. He played the role of Umesh Jagtap in the film.
Zenda
Some of his other Marathi films are ‘Dusari Goshta’ (2014), ‘Classmates’ (2015), ‘Lost and Found’ (2016), ‘Bus Stop’ (2017), and ‘Jhimma’ (2021).
Jhimma
TV
In 2009, he made his TV debut with the Marathi TV serial ‘Agnihotra’ in which he played the role of Neel Chintamanu Agnihotri.
Siddharth Chandekar in Agnihotra
Some of his other Marathi TV serials are ‘Madhu Ethe An Chandra Tithe’ (2011; Zee Marathi), ‘Jeevlaga’ (2019; Star Parvah), and ‘Sanga Tu Aahes Ka’ (2020; Star Pravah).
Jeevlaga
TV Mini-Series/Web Series
Chandekar has appeared in a few Hindi TV mini-series like ‘Anolkhi Disha’ (2011; Star Pravah), ‘Manatlya Manat’ (2019; Shemaroo Me), ‘Adhantari’ (2021; MX Player), ‘Mann Hi Mann Mein’ (2021; Disney+ Hotstar), and ‘City of Dreams Season 2’ (2021; Disney+ Hotstar).
City of Dreams season 2
Other Work
In 2013, he acted in the Marathi short film ‘Pradosh.’ He has been featured in TV commercials for various brands like Dabur Red toothpaste and Cotton King.
He has also hosted a few TV shows like ‘Apsara Aali’ (2018; Zee Marathi) and ‘Mi Honar Superstar’ (2020; Star Pravah).
Siddharth Chandekar in Mi Honar Superstar
Awards
- 2019: Nominated for Most Popular Supporting Actor in a Web Series for Mayanagari – City of Dreams
- 2022: Won Best Anchor for ‘Mi Honar Superstar’ at Puraskar 2022
Siddharth Chandekar’s Star Pravah Parivaar Puraskar
Bike Collection
Benelli 302R
Siddharth Chandekar with his motorcycle
Car Collection
Maruti Ciaz
Siddharth Chandekar with his car
Facts/Trivia
- At the beginning of his career, he joined a theatre group named Sudarshan Rangmanch, Pune. From there, he developed an interest in acting and decided to make his career in acting.
Siddharth Chandekar in a theatre play
- He is an avid animal lover and has a pet dog named Dora.
Siddharth Chandekar and his pet dog
- In his leisure time, he loves doing photography, reading books, travelling, and doing adventure sports.
Siddharth Chandekar’s picture of sea diving
- He is a spiritual person and often visits various religious places.
Siddharth Chandekar in a temple
- In 2017 and 2018, he was ranked second in the Most Desirable Men of Maharashtra by The Times of India. In the same list, he was ranked 18th in 2019 and 11th in 2020. In The Times of India’s Top 15 Most Desirable Men on Marathi Television, he was ranked 4th in 2020.
- He is often spotted smoking cigarettes.
Siddharth Chandekar smoking a cigarette
- He regularly works out at a gym to maintain his fitness. He once shared his weight loss journey on his social media account. He shed around 16 kg in 6 months and reduced his body weight from 103 kg to 87 kg.
Siddharth Chandekar at a gym
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