Siddharth Kannan is an Indian television and radio host, voice-over artist, film critic and radio announcer. He is famous for interviewing various Indian celebrities on his eponymous YouTube channel.
Wiki/Biography
Siddharth Kannan was born on Saturday, March 31, 1979, in New Delhi, India (44 years old; as of 2023). His zodiac sign is Aries. He is from Bangalore. He attended St. Francis College, Lucknow. Later, he studied at SVKM Mithibhai Art College, Mumbai.
appearance
Height (approximately): 6′1″
Hair color: black
Eye color: brown
family
He belongs to a Tamil Brahmin Hindu family.
Parents and siblings
His father Kannan Venkatavaradan is a retired business executive. His mother, Radha Kannan, is also a retired business executive. His elder brother Hrishikesh Kannan is a radio host and dubbing artist.
Siddharth Kannan with his parents and brother
wife and children
On February 2, 2014, he married hotel industry professional Neha Aggarwal. The couple had their arranged-cum-love marriage as per South Indian rituals at Covillon Beach in Chennai.
Siddharth Karnan’s wedding photos
Neha is also a partner at Pink Parrot Kids in Mumbai. The couple has two daughters named Saisha Kannan and Adhira Kannan.
Siddharth Kannan with wife and daughter
Profession
Radio host/anchor
He started his career as a radio host in 1994 with Campus Capers, a Hindi radio program aired on Times FM. Subsequently, he hosted several other radio programs such as Times FM’s Thursday Night Take Off (1995), Times FM’s Yamaha First (1996) and Radio Star’s Purab Paschim Masala (1997). In 1999, he founded India’s first broadcasting school ‘Wild on Air’. He hosts and produces several Hindi radio programs for Emirates 2 FM in Dubai. He also hosts and produces radio programs for Rediff Radio. He hosted several radio shows such as Meow Starburst, Oye Talkies, Bollywood Khul Ke and Ishq Khul Ke on the 104.8 FM radio channel. In 2017, he started hosting the Bollywood Hat Ke show on Lyca Radio in London.
Siddharth Kannan on radio show
TV host
In 2006, he hosted his first Hindi television show “Santa and Banta Newz Unlimited” with Indian rapper and singer Baba Sehgal. The show airs on Zoom.
Santa Claus and Bantanus Unlimited
He has also hosted several other television shows such as “Planet Bollywood” (2008; Zoom), “See Taare Mastiii Mein” (2010; Mastiii), “Ring Ka King” (2012; Colors), “Star Sports Pro Kabaddi” (2012; 2014; Star Sports) and “Super Fight League” (2017; Sony ESPN).
See Taare Mastiii Mein
He has also hosted various award shows such as IIFA Weekend Gala, Miss India Women, Alt Balaji India Wikimedia Digital Awards and Teacher Achievement Awards.
Siddharth Kannan hosted the event
He was the official red carpet host of The Justin Bieber Show on 10 May 2017 at DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai.
Siddharth Kannan on The Justin Bieber Show
Some of the other events hosted by Kannan include YouTube Fanfest India Global Conference, Aditya Birla Financial Services Privilege Club Gold Plus Conference in Udaipur and the world’s largest guest festival at DY Patil Stadium.
voiceover artist
He has also lent his voice to many television commercials and promos for Star Network, Sony TV, State Bank of India, Mercedes, Mont Blanc and Pepsico.
Other work
On his eponymous YouTube channel, he interviews many popular Indian celebrities. His channel has over 3 million subscribers.
Siddharth Kannan’s YouTube channel
He is a partner in several firms.
Awards
- 2007: Best TV Host at the 14th Golden Lion Awards
- 2010: Catdust wins the 16th Lions Club Gold Award for Lions’ Favorite Groundbreaking Radio Program
Siddharth Kannan 16th Lion Gold Award 2010
- 2011: Newsmaker Achievement Award for Best Radio Host
- 2013: Tassel Fashion & Lifestyle Award for Best Television Talk Show Host
- 2013: Live Quotient Awards Best Host (Event FAQ)
- 2014: Tassel Fashion & Lifestyle Awards Best Emcee
- 2021: Voice of Democracy Award from Governor of Maharashtra
Siddharth Kannan wins Voice of Democracy Award
- 2021: Winner of the Iconic Host of the Year Award from the Mid-day International Icon Shobiz Award
Siddharth Kannan wins Mid-day International Idol Shobiz Award
- 2022: EEMA Spotlight Awards Gold Award for Best Presenter (Male)
- 2022: Iconic Lunchtime Host of the Year
Midday Iconic Host of the Year Award presented by Siddharth Kannan
- 2022: Weddingsutra Impact Awards Best Male Wedding Officiant
Siddharth Kannan wins Best Wedding Officiant at Weddingsutra Impact Awards
- 2023: Wow Awards Asia Best Anchor Award
Siddharth Kannan wins WOW award
- 2023: Urban Artist of the Year
Siddharth Kannan Urban Artist of the Year Award
Record
At the age of 14, his name was entered in the Limca Book of Records, making him the youngest ever radio host in India.
car collection
- BMW
Siddharth Kannan and his BMW
- Modern Crete
Siddharth Kannan and his car
- Audi A4
Siddharth Kannan’s Audi
- land rover
Siddharth Kannan and his Land Rover
Favorites
- Food: Rasmalai, Dosa, Choley-Bhaturey, Mexican Pasta, Corn Pizza, Kadi-Chawal
- Travel destinations: Goa, London
- Restaurant: BBQ Nation
Facts/Trivia
- He is also known as Sid K.
- During his childhood, he lived in various cities including Kolkata and Lucknow. In 1994, he settled in Mumbai.
- When he was just 15 years old, he got the opportunity to interview Amitabh Bachchan.
- When he was 16, he presented his mother with a red Nissan Micra car.
Siddharth Kannan gifted his mother a car when he was 16
- He regularly goes to the gym to stay fit.
Siddharth Kannan in the gym
- In his free time, he enjoys traveling and partying with friends.
Siddharth Karnan during his travels
- He speaks about eight languages.
- He said in an interview that if he had not been in the entertainment industry, he would have become a tennis player. As a child, when he played tennis, his parents gave him one rupee for every ball he hit to encourage his interest in extracurricular activities.
- He has said he is a schizophrenic, a disorder that affects a person’s ability to think, feel and act clearly.
- He follows a non-vegetarian diet.
Siddharth Kannan’s Facebook post
- He loved watches and had a large collection of them.
Siddharth Kannan’s watch collection
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