Siddharth Desai (Kabaddi) Age, Height, Girlfriend, Family, Biography
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Height: 5' 9"
Hometown: Hundalewadi
Age: 32 Years
Bio/Wiki | |
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Full name | Siddharth Sirish Desai [1]Siddharth Desai - Instagram |
Nickname(s) | Bahubali [2]Siddharth Desai - Instagram |
Profession | Kabaddi Player |
Famous for | Being the most expensive player in the PKL season 7 |
Physical Stats & More | |
Height (approx.) | 5' 9" (175 cm) |
Weight (approx.) | 72 Kg (158 lbs) |
Body Measurements (approx.) | - Chest: 42 Inches - Waist: 32 Inches - Biceps: 14 Inches |
Eye Colour | Black |
Hair Colour | Black |
Cricket | |
National Debut | U Mumba (Season 6, 2018) |
Jersey Number | # 8 (Telugu Titans) |
Team | Telugu Titans |
Coach/Mentor | L Srinivas Reddy |
Records (main ones) | Fastest 50 in Pro Kabaddi League history (season 6, 2018) |
Achievements | • VIVO Pro Kabaddi Best Debutant (2019) • Most raid points in a single season (seven) for Telegu Titans ever - 217 |
Personal Life | |
Date of Birth | 5 December 1991 (Thursday) |
Age (as of 2023) | 32 Years |
Birthplace | Hundalewadi, Kolhapur |
Zodiac sign | Sagittarius |
Nationality | Indian |
Hometown | Hundalewadi, Kolhapur |
School | • Jayprakash Vidyalay, Kini • Shriman VP Desai Jr College, Kowad |
Educational Qualification | B.Sc. in Physics |
Religion | Hinduism [3]Siddharth Desai - Instagram |
Hobbies | Singing and playing guitar |
Tattoo(s) | • Clock & Compass Tattoo on Arm • Compass Tattoo on Arm • Rose Tattoo near Left Wrist • Brother's Name on Hand • Illuminati Tattoo on Right Hand • Tribal Symbol on Inner Arm |
Relationships & More | |
Marital Status | Unmarried |
Family | |
Parents | Father- Sirish Desai (Kabaddi Player, Farmer) Mother- Name not known (Housewife) |
Siblings | Brother- Suraj Desai (elder) (Kabaddi Player) |
Favourites | |
Actor | John Abraham |
Song | Ishq Tera by Guru Randhawa |
Style Quotient | |
Cars Collection | MG Hector and Jeep |
Bikes Collection | Royal Enfield and Pulsar |
Money Factor | |
Salary (approx.) | INR 20 lakh (as of 2022) |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Siddharth Desai
- Siddharth Desai is an Indian Kabaddi player who is recognized for his tenure as the highest-paid athlete in the 7th Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) season.
- Coming from a humble village backdrop, Siddharth’s introduction to Kabaddi can be credited to Mr. Appa Dalvi, a well-known coach from his hometown.
- Siddharth was good in his studies which led him to acquire a degree in Physics. His elder brother, Suraj, was a big support who pushed him to continue his studies and give it priority over the games. This is one of the reasons, Siddharth started playing professionally a bit later than other boys in his village.
- After his academic pursuits, he joined Air India. Here, under the guidance of Mr. Ashok Sinde, he trained and perfected his Kabaddi skills, often sharing the field with prominent players like Ajay Thakur and Deepak Hooda.
- Siddharth also joined the Indian army for a brief period of time. Due to his unwavering passion for Kabaddi, he went back to the sport, joining the esteemed Satej Kabaddi Club in Pune to train for professional matches.
- 2018 marked a pivotal year for Siddharth Desai. He represented Maharashtra in the senior nationals and his team secured a gold medal. This event was particularly significant, considering Maharashtra had not won any gold for more than a decade. This event also gave Siddharth a chance to be qualified for the Pro Kabaddi League.
- Siddharth was acquired by the U Mumba franchise for an impressive INR 36.4 Lakh. His exemplary performance, which consisted of 218 raid points and 3 tackle points, caught a lot of attention in the industry.
- Consequently, the Telegu Titans extended an offer of INR 1.45 Cr in the subsequent 7th season making him the highest-paid Kabaddi player during the season. Under the guidance of Coach L Srinivas Reddy, he continued to play for the next two seasons as well – seasons 8 and 9.
- During his tenure with the Telegu Titans, he wore jersey number 8.
- Suraj Desai, Siddharth’s sibling, also shares a commendable reputation in Kabaddi. Notably, he played for the Jaipur Pink Panthers during the league’s inaugural season. Due to an injury, he was not able to represent Delhi in the 5th season. However, he made a return with the Telegu Titans for the 7th season, contributing to 12 matches.
- Besides his passion for Kabaddi, Desai is also passionate about music and often dedicates a substantial amount of time to guitar practice daily. He also has a YouTube channel where he shares covers of various Bollywood songs. In an interview, he said that engaging with music for one hour every day helps him concentrate well on his games and is a great stress buster.
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- Siddharth loves animals and often advocated for pet protection. He even posts about it on his social media where he encourages people to feed the stray. Siddharth also owns a pet dog named Buster.
- Siddharth has a huge fan following on his social media accounts and so, he often advertises for various brands including Vision 11, Olymp Trade, and XLR8 Sports Nutrition.
- The kabaddi champion credits his agility and strength to his discipline. He works out almost every single day without a miss. He also likes to swim whenever he has time.
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