Siddharth Kak

Siddharth Kak
Years active1972–present
SpouseGita Siddharth
ChildrenAntara Kak

Siddharth Kak is an Indian documentary maker, television producer, and presenter, best known as the producer and presenter of Surabhi (1990–2001).[1] Subsequently, Kak established the 'Surabhi Foundation' with the assistance of Ford Foundation and started a project on preserving cultural artefacts.[2]

Early life

He is grandson of Ram Chandra kak.[3] He was educated at Lawrence School, Sanawar[4] and subsequently graduated from St. Stephen's College, Delhi.[2]

Career

Siddharth Kak currently hosts the Travel Show "Indiadhanush" on NDTV Imagine with Ami Trivedi, a popular Gujarati drama artist.

Personal life

He was married to actress Gita Siddharth until her death in 2019.[5][6] Their daughter, Antara Kak, is a documentary filmmaker.[5][7]

Filmography

Year Film Director Producer Writer Notes
1987 Raj Kapoor Yes Yes
1993 Surabhi Yes
2006 Mano Ya Na Mano Yes

As an actor

Year Films Roles Notes
1979 The Great Monkey Rip-Off Superintendent
1981 Bulundi CBI Inspector Salim Shirazi
1981 Daasi Eye Specialist
1982 Arth Anil
1982 Suraag Paul Khanna
1987 Mr. India Chief officer CBI (uncredited)
2020 Love Aaj Kal 2 Harshwardhan Mehta

As an actor on TV

Year Title Roles Notes
1984 The Jewel in the Crown (TV series) Rajendra Singh Episode: Crossing the River
2022 Crash Course (2021 webseries) Batra

Works

  • Looking in, looking out. Writers Workshop, 1975. ISBN 0892531169.
  • Surabhi Ke Sau Sawaal. Rupa & Co. 2005. ISBN 81-291-0544-6.
  • Love, Exile, Redemption. Rupa Publications India. 2023. ISBN 9357024921.

References

  1. ^ Kavita Awaasthi (14 July 2016). "Surabhi showcased India's diversity: Siddharth Kak, Renuka Shahane". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 6 January 2019.
  2. ^ a b "Glorifying India's diverse culture on the celluloid screen". Indian Express. 18 May 2002. Archived from the original on 21 September 2002.
  3. ^ Deepa (9 May 2009). "A non-political prime minister". Hindu. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
  4. ^ Hemal Ashar (9 May 2009). "Ragging a reflection of our brutal world". Mid-Day. Retrieved 6 January 2019.
  5. ^ a b IANS (15 December 2019). "Parichay Actress Gita Siddharth Kak Dies". NDTV.com. Retrieved 15 December 2019.
  6. ^ IANS (15 December 2019). "Garam Hawa actress Gita Siddharth dies in Mumbai". India Today. Retrieved 15 December 2019.
  7. ^ Juwale, Vrunda (16 June 2002). "Creative daughters of celebrity parents". The Tribune. Chandigarh. Retrieved 6 June 2018.


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