Siddharth Desai (Kabaddi) Age, Height, Girlfriend, Family, Biography & More

Bio/Wiki
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.)	in centimeters- 175 cm in meters- 1.75 m in feet & inches- 5’ 9”
Weight (approx.)	in kilograms- 72 kg in pounds- 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 Qualifications	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
Affairs/Girlfriends	Sayali Keripale (Kabaddi Player) (rumored)
Family
Wife/Spouse	Not married
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.
  

  Siddharth during his time in the Indian Army

• 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’s Maharashtra jersey

• 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.
  

  Siddharth playing for Telugu Titans

• 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 feeding stray dogs

  

  Siddharth’s father with their pet dog 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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