Siddhant Karnick Height, Age, Wife, Family, Biography & More

Bio/Wiki
Nickname	Sid [1]Kiran Karnick - Instagram
Profession	Actor
Physical Stats & More
Height (approx.)	in centimeters- 183 cm in meters- 1.83 m in feet & inches- 6'
Weight (approx.)	in kilograms- 75 kg in pounds- 165 lbs
Body Measurements (approx.)	- Chest: 42 Inches - Waist: 36 Inches - Biceps: 15 Inches
Eye Colour	Dark Brown
Hair Colour	Salt & Pepper
Career
Debut	Film • Bollywood: Fast Forward (2009) as 'Vicky' • International: Und Morgen Seid Ihr Tot (2021) (trans. And Tomorrow We Will Be Dead) as 'Nazarjan' TV • Hindi: Remix (2004) as 'Arjun Khanna' Web Series • Hindi: Potluck (2021) as 'Aalim'
Personal Life
Date of Birth	15 March 1983 (Tuesday)
Age (as of 2024)	41 Years
Birthplace	Bombay (now Mumbai), Maharashtra, India
Zodiac sign	Pisces
Nationality	Indian
Hometown	Mumbai
School	Jamnabai Narsee School, Mumbai
College/University	National College
Educational Qualification	Bachelor’s degree in mass media, arts, entertainment, and media management from National College (2001-2004) [2]Siddhant Karnick - LinkedIn
Food Habit	Non-vegetarian [3]Siddhant Karnick - Instagram
Hobbies	Riding, Travelling
Relationships & More
Marital Status	Divorced
Affairs/Girlfriends	Megha Gupta (actor)
Marriage Date	16 August 2016
Family
Wife/Spouse	Megha Gupta (m. 2016; div. 2020)
Parents	Father- Mahesh Karnick (Brigadier; passed away in July 2020 due to Coronavirus disease) Mother- Kiran Karnick
Siblings	Brother- Kashish Karnick (works at Lenovo)
Favourites
Food	Sushi
Car	Range Rover
Style Quotient
Car Collection	• Range Rover Evoque • Volkswagen Polo GT TSI • Audi A4
Bike Collection	• Honda Africa Twin • Royal Enfield Bullet

 Some Lesser Known Facts About Siddhant Karnick

• Siddhant Karnick is an Indian actor who gained recognition from his appearance in television serials like ‘Yeh Hai Aashiqui’ (2013), ‘Gustakh Dil’ (2014), and ‘Ek Tha Raja Ek Thi Rani’ (2015).

• According to Siddhant, he had a desire to serve in the Indian Air Force as a fighter pilot, and he dedicated nearly two years to achieving this goal. He, however, later decided to discontinue his pursuit. ^[4]Siddhant Karnick – Instagram

• Siddhant had a passion for dancing and modelling from his college days. As per his LinkedIn profile, he received comprehensive dance training in Canada, mastering styles such as salsa and hip-hop. During his college years, he taught salsa and also undertook numerous modelling assignments. ^[5]Siddhant Karnick – LinkedIn

• As per his LinkedIn profile, he worked as a copywriter at Leo Burnett in Mumbai for a period of three months, i.e., from January 2005 to March 2005.

• After debuting in Bollywood in 2009, Siddhant worked in many other films including the 2013 drama film ‘Listen… Amaya’ in which he played the role of ‘Raghav.’ He later appeared in films such as Viraaj Sabharwal in ‘Thappad’ (2020) and Vibhishana in the mythological action film ‘Adipurush’ (2023), based on the Hindu epic Ramayana.
  

  Siddhant Karnick as Vibhishana in a still from the film ‘Adipurush’ (2023)

• Siddhant has worked as a voice-over artist. He provided his voice to the character ‘Indraverma’ (the King of Dholakpur) of the Indian animated comedy adventure television series ‘Chhota Bheem.’ In 2010, he lent his voice to characters in films like ‘Red Cliff,’ directed by Hong Kong filmmaker John Woo, and ‘The Storm Warriors.’

• Siddhant Karnick has taken on the role of host for several award ceremonies including WOW Awards (2010) and Lodha Awards (2011).

• Karnick has been involved in numerous theatrical performances. In 2013, he took part in the play ‘So Many Socks,’ directed by renowned theatre director Quasar Thakore Padamsee, staged in Mumbai. This production received a nomination for the Mahindra Excellence in Theatre Awards (META) in 2013. ^[6]Mid-Day The following year, Karnick appeared in a play titled ‘It’s Not Waht You Tihnk!.’ It was staged at the Experimental Theatre in Mumbai. This play was an Indian adaptation of the traditional Italian Commedia Dell’ Arte form of theatre.
  

  A still from the theatrical production ‘It’s Not Waht You Tihnk!’

• Siddhant Karnick has appeared in numerous television advertisements for prominent brands including Idea Cellular (commonly referred to as Idea) (2006), Oxemberg (2009), Maruti Suzuki Dzire (2010), Raymond (2011), and Secret Temptation (2012).
  

  Siddhant Karnick in a television commercial for the brand ‘Oxemberg’

• In 2014, Siddhant was featured in a television commercial for a well-known telecom company. The advertisement, however, received criticism from viewers due to concerns regarding gender roles in the corporate world. In an interview, Siddhant defended the commercial, stating that he believed it portrayed a couple’s relationship in a positive light. He attributed the backlash to a lack of practicality among people and identified it as a key reason for the negative response towards the advertisement.

• Siddhant Karnick and Megha Gupta, an actor, were in a relationship before getting married in a court ceremony in 2016. According to sources, they initially met at a party hosted by Vivian Dsena and Vahbiz Dorabjee in 2015. While they had encountered each other at various events before, it was during this party that they felt an instant connection. Although they had initially planned for a traditional wedding, they opted for a court marriage due to Megha’s father’s passing.
  

  Siddhant Karnick and Megha Gupta

• After about five months of their marriage, the couple made the decision to have another wedding ceremony. This time, they opted for a destination wedding in Nashik, Maharashtra, India.
  

  A picture from Siddhant Karnick and Megha Gupta’s destination wedding

• Siddhant and Megha faced challenges in their relationship in 2019 ^[7]India Today following which they got divorced in March 2020. In an interview, Siddhant opened up about the reasons behind their separation and mentioned a lack of patience and peace of mind as contributing factors. He added that despite their efforts to salvage the relationship through therapy, they were unable to overcome the issues they faced. ^[8]The Times of India Siddhant, in the interview, said,
  

  Megha and I went for therapy and tried to do everything we could to make it work, but in vain. We even started living separately in March last year. We felt that it would be better if we lived apart for some time and see if distance made the heart grow fonder. However, we realised that we had more peace of mind when we were not together.”

• Karnick has a profound passion for riding, and he calls himself a Motorcycle Monk. He shares his thrilling riding experiences on his social media handles. Siddhant believes in the transformative power of exploration and continuous learning as he embarks on journeys to various destinations. Furthermore, he has demonstrated his riding skills in various competitions including the 2018 Wild River competition in which he secured the first position.
  

  Siddhant Karnick’s Instagram post about winning the Wild River competition in 2018

• He is an enthusiastic photographer and videographer who derives joy from capturing and documenting his exhilarating trips and riding experiences.

• Siddhant Karnick consumes alcohol at various events.
  

  Siddhant Karnick’s Instagram post

• Karnick’s enthusiasm for sports is evident as he actively participates in various events. In 2022, he took part in a badminton competition, which was held in Mumbai; his team emerged as the winner of the competition.
  

  Siddhant Karnick after winning the badminton competition in 2022

• Siddhant is a gym fanatic. He often shares his workout routine on social media.
  

  Siddhant Karnick at the gym

• Siddhant Karnick and actress Drashti Dhami share a special bond that sparked from a memorable interaction at a Lucknow press conference during a show launch. Siddhant, through an Instagram post, shared an incident when a reporter’s remark comparing him to his on-screen persona left him surprised and momentarily tongue-tied. Sensing his disquiet, Drashti swiftly came to his defence. She asked the journalist if a mere two-minute trailer was enough to pass judgment on Siddhant’s performance. She also playfully challenged whether he was a journalist or a film critic, and that shared experience marked the start of a close friendship between Siddhant Karnick and Drashti Dhami.
  

  Siddhant Karnick’s Instagram post about Drashti Dhami

• Karnick has graced the stage at various TEDx conferences.
  

  Siddhant Karnick at the TEDxYouth@JNIS event in 2022