Siddhant Karnick

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| birth_place = Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

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| occupation = Actor

| spouse = {{marriage|Megha Gupta|2016|2020|end=div}}

| yearsactive = 2004–present

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Siddhant Karnick (born 15 March 1983){{cite web|url= https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/siddhant-karnick-celebrates-his-birthday-on-the-sets-of-ek-tha-raja-ek-thi-rani/articleshow/51429791.cms|title=Siddhant Karnick celebrates his birthday|website=Times of India|author=TNN|date=March 17, 2016|access-date=June 14, 2020}} is an Indian actor. He made his television debut playing Arjun Khanna in romantic teen drama show Remix (2004–2006) but gained popularity and became a household name with his portrayal of Rana Indravadhan Singh Deo in the award-winning television show Ek Tha Raja Ek Thi Rani (2015–2016).{{efn|Rana Indravadhan Singh Deo was based on the real life of Maharaja Man Singh II.{{cite web|url= https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/theatre-is-my-first-love-siddhant/story-1YgNpoN5Z9VObXWRE9AvfN.html|title=Leaving Ek The Raja Ek Thi Rani was bittersweet feeling says Ranaji aka Siddhant Karnick|website=Hindustan Times|author=Kavita Awasthi|date=May 6, 2016|location=Mumbai}}}}

Karnick's other notable television shows include Mahi Way (2010), Rishta.com (2010), Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani (2010-2011), Kismat (2011), Aasman Se Aage (2012) and Mere Sai (2018). He also appeared in episodic roles in various shows such as Yeh Hai Aashiqui (2013), Savdhaan India (2013), MTV Big F (2017), Kaal Bhairav Rahasya (2018).{{cite web|url= https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/annie-gill-siddhant-karnick-to-star-in-tv-show-about-a-transgender-s-love-story/story-Od3GWHYTCU1MvI7aT5hWLP.html|title=Annie Gill and Siddhant Karnick to star in Big F|author=Info Asian News Service|website=Hindustan Times|date=31 March 2017}} Apart from television shows he has appeared in few films such as Fast Forward (2009), Yeh Mera India (2009), Blue Oranges (2009), Lafangey Parindey (2010) and Listen Amaya (2013).{{cite news|url= https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/pay-me-loads-of-money-ill-do-anything-siddhant-karnick/articleshow/13867068.cms |title=Pay me loads of money, i'll do anything|website=Times of India|author=TNN (Ano Patel)|date=7 June 2012 }} In 2020, he appeared in the film Thappad, in the role of Viraj Sabharwal, which was co-produced and directed by Anubhav Sinha.

Life

Karnick was born on 15 March 1983 in Mumbai to Kiran Karnick.{{cite web|url= https://in.bookmyshow.com/person/siddhant-karnick/12642|title=Siddhant Karnick B'day, pictures, films|website=Book My Show}} In August 2016, he married fellow actress Megha Gupta.{{cite web|url= https://www.asianage.com/entertainment/bollywood/040517/megha-gupta-loves-married-life-with-siddhant-karnick.html|title=Megha Gupta loves married life with Siddhant Karnick|website=Asian Age|date=4 May 2017 }}{{cite web|url= https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/siddhant-karnick-megha-guptas-first-picture-post-marriage-will-melt-your-heart/articleshow/53767524.cms|title=Siddhant and Megha's first picture after marriage will melt your heart|author=TNN|website=TOI|date=August 19, 2016}} However, the reports of trouble in their marriage first surfaced in 2019.{{cite web|url= https://www.indiatoday.in/television/celebrity/story/all-is-not-well-between-tv-couple-siddhant-karnick-and-megha-gupta-1497350-2019-04-09|website=India Today|title=All is not well between Tv Couple Siddhant Know and Megha Gupta|author=Entertainment Desk|date=April 19, 2019|location=New Delhi}} Later, the couple decided to live separately and soon declared their separation. And then the divorce was finalised in March 2020.{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/siddhant-karnick-on-his-divorce-megha-and-i-went-for-therapy-and-tried-to-do-everything-to-make-it-work-but-in-vain/photostory/74576727.cms|title=Siddhant Karnick on his divorce: Megha and I went for therapy and tried to do everything to make it work, but in vain|website=Times of India|author=TOI|date=March 11, 2020}}{{cite web|url= https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/siddhant-karnick-megha-gupta-and-i-realised-that-we-were-more-at-peace-when-we-were-not-together/articleshow/74563098.cms|title=Siddhant Karnick - Megha and I realised that we were more at peace when we were not together|website=Times of India|author=Neha Maheshwari TNN|date=March 11, 2020}}{{cite web|url= https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/siddhant-karnick-megha-gupta-divorce-6310407/|website=Indian Express|title=Megha and I ran out of Patience says Siddhant Karnick|author=Entertainment Desk|date=March 12, 2020}}

=Youtube as a hobby=

Karnick is a Motorcycle Monk, who parts and shares experiences through his vlogs.{{cite web|url= https://www.freepressjournal.in/cmcm/the-journey-for-me-on-my-motorcycle-is-my-favourite-destination-says-siddhant-karnick|title=The journey for me on my motorcycle is my favourite destination says Siddhant Karnick|website=Free Press Journal|author=Correspondent|date=May 30, 2019}} He loves to share his riding journeys with people and to maintain the same he even started his YouTube channel - Siddhant Karnick. He believes in exploring and learning while travelling.{{cite web|url= https://www.indiatoday.in/trending-news/story/don-t-bring-bhindi-bazaar-here-siddhant-karnick-trolls-indian-tourists-in-bhutan-video-is-viral-1574708-2019-07-29|title=Siddhant Karnick trolls Indian tourists in Bhutan, video got viral|website=India Today|author=India Today web desk|date=July 29, 2019}} He is also a passionate photographer and loves to edit and conceptualize most of his content by himself.

Career

He made his screen debut with the show Remix (2004–2006) in the role of Arjun Khanna, which was produced by Goldie Behl and Shrishti Behl Arya. Then he went onto star in many television shows like Jhoome Jiiya Re (2008), Mahi Way (2010), Rishta.com (2010).{{cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/the-cast-of-mahi-way-where-are-they-now-6169878/|title=The cast of Mahi Way, where are they now|website=Indian Express|author=Sana Farzeen|date=16 December 2019 }}{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Viraf-Phiroz-Patel-Mahi-Way-Ek-Boond-Ishq-Kismat/articleshow/22481993.cms|title=No second season for 'Mahi Way' - Times of India|website=The Times of India|date=11 September 2013 |language=en|access-date=2019-08-06}}{{cite news|title= Rishta.com|url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/shruti-seth-s-brother-directs-rishta.com/555415/|publisher=The Indian Express|access-date=18 December 2009}} In 2011, he appeared in teen drama show Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani (2010-2011) as Siddharth Raichand, his performance was praised in the show. After wrapping up Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani, he was mostly seen in recurring or in episodic roles like Kismat (2011), Aasman Se Aage (2012), Yeh Hai Aashiqui (2013), Savdhaan India (2013), Gustakh Dil (2014).{{cite web|url=http://www.india.com/topic/Aasman-Se-Aage.html|title=Aasman Se Aage|publisher=india.com|access-date=20 November 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140303054831/http://www.india.com/topic/Aasman-Se-Aage.html|archive-date=3 March 2014|url-status=dead}} Then in 2015, Karnick returned as lead in period drama show Ek Tha Raja Ek Thi Rani, along with Drashti Dhami and Surekha Sikri. The Show was produced by Sujoy Wadhwa. He received praises from the audience and became as a household name. And after Karnick's exit from the show in 2016, he was seen again in episodic roles in MTV Big F (2017), Mere Sai (2018) and in Kaal Bhairav Rahasya Season 2 (2018).{{cite news |title=Cast of Kaal Bhairav Rahasya in Bhopal |url=http://www.dailypioneer.com/state-editions/bhopal/cast-of-kaal-bhairav-rahasya-in-bhopal.html |access-date=27 October 2017 |work=Daily Pioneer}}

Despite active in the Indian television industry, he was appearing in some short films and in small roles in bollywood films. He has done short films like The Mole (2008), The Au Revoir (2011) and Project 11 (2011). The Au Revoir was a French short film based in Mumbai, directed by Jean Louis Carrasco. He made his film debut with Fast Forward in 2009. Then he appeared in Yeh Mera India (2009), Blue Oranges (2009), Lafangey Parindey (2009) and Listen Amaya (2013).{{cite news|last=Adarsh|first=Taran|title=Y.M.I. - Yeh Mera India|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/review/14175/|access-date=15 July 2011|newspaper=Bollywood Hungama|date=29 August 2009}}{{dead link|date=July 2023|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}

Then in 2020, Karnick appeared in critically and commercially acclaimed film Thappad, starring Taapsee Pannu in lead. It was directed by Anubhav Sinha.{{cite web|url= https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/thappad/critic-review/thappad-movie-review/|title=Thappad film review|website=Bollywood Hungama|date=28 February 2020 }}

Filmography

= Television =

Show	Year	Role ! Notes
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Remix	2004–2006	Arjun Khanna
Jhoome Jiiya Re	2008	Gaurav
Mahi Way	rowspan="2"\| 2010	Ishaan Singh Ahluwalia
Rishta.com	Gaurav Kapoor
Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani	2010–2011	Siddharth Mehra/Raichand
Kismat	2011	Madhav Merchant
Aasman Se Aage	2012	Akshat Verma
Yeh Hai Aashiqui	rowspan="2"\| 2013	Karan
Savdhaan India	Captain Karan
Gustakh Dil	rowspan="2"\| 2014	Sagar Khurana
Savdhaan India	Samar
Ek Tha Raja Ek Thi Rani	2015–2016	Rana Indravadhan Singh Deo
MTV Big F	2017	Sameer Sen
Mere Sai	rowspan="2"\|2018	Ganpat Rao
Kaal Bhairav Rahasya Season 2	Yuvraj Yashvardhan Singh	Cameo

=Web series=

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Show	Year	Role ! Notes
Potluck \| 2021–present \| Aalim \|
Human \| rowspan=2\|2022 \| Ravish \|
Modern Love: Mumbai \| Vikram \|
Made in Heaven \| 2023 \| Anik Jain \| Season 2

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Show

Year

Role

! Notes

Potluck

| 2021–present

| Aalim

Human

| rowspan=2|2022

| Ravish

Modern Love: Mumbai

| Vikram

Made in Heaven

| 2023

| Anik Jain

| Season 2

= Films =

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Year ! Film ! Role ! Notes
2008 \|The Mole \| The Moustache \| Short film
rowspan="3" \|2009 \| Fast Forward \| Vicky \|
Yeh Mera India \|Jatin \|
Blue Oranges \| Aditya Mehra \|
2010 \|Lafangey Parindey \|TV show's anchor \|
rowspan="2" \|2011 \|The Au Revoir \| \|rowspan=2\|Short film
Project 11 \|Pinatubo gamer
2013 \|Listen Amaya \|Raghav \|
2020 \|Thappad \|Viraaj Sabharwal \|
2021 \| Und Morgen Seid Ihr Tot \| Nazarjan \| Swiss film
2023 \|Adipurush \|Vibhishana \|Hindi-Telugu film \|
2023 \|Animal \|Varun \|Hindi film

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Year

! Film

! Role

! Notes

2008

|The Mole

| The Moustache

| Short film

rowspan="3" |2009

| Fast Forward

| Vicky