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{{short description|Indian television host}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2018}}
{{Like resume|date=August 2016}}
{{Use Indian English|date=October 2018}}

{{Infobox person
| name = Siddharth Kannan
| image =
| image_size =
| birth_place = [[New Delhi]], [[India]]
| nationality = [[India]]n
| spouse = Neha Kannan (2 Feb 2014)
| height = 6ft 2 inch (186 cms)
| occupation = TV and radio host, announcer, [[voice-over]] actor, film critic<ref>{{cite news|url=http://bollyspice.com/71879/bullett-raja-gets-impressive-4-5-stars-several-top-critics|title=Bullett Raja gets an impressive 4 out of 5 stars from several top critics |date=1 December 2013|accessdate=16 April 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.dhanrajfilms.co.in/reviews.html|title=Ankur Arora Murder Case Scores High on Critic Reviews|accessdate=16 April 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://twitter.com/bwooduncensored/status/426697207828324353|title=Bollywood Uncensored|accessdate=16 April 2015}}</ref>
| years_active = 1994–present
| website ={{url|www.siddharthkannan.com}}
}}

'''Siddharth Kannan''' is an Indian television and radio host, announcer, [[voice-over]] actor and a film critic.

==Early life and background==

He was born in New Delhi to parents V.Kannan and Radha Kannan, Sid K as he is popularly known as, moved to [[Kolkata]] with them and then spent 8 years in Lucknow and finally moved base with his family to Mumbai in 1994.

==Career==

===Radio===

At the age of 14, Siddharth joined Times FM as a Radio Host. He holds the record for becoming the youngest radio host in India.<ref>{{cite news|url= http://entertainment.gaeatimes.com/2009/05/ran03/siddharth-kannan-returns-to-his-first-love-1432/ |title= Siddharth Kannan returns to his first love|date=3 May 2009|accessdate=1 April 2015}}</ref> In 1997, while at college, he joined Radio Star on 107.1 FM and hosted a show with Cyrus Broacha called ‘Miranda Char Baje Band Baje’. He started India’s first radio school called ‘Wild on Air’ in 1999. Emirates 2 FM in Dubai syndicated their Hindi shows to him, for whom he hosted and produced shows from Mumbai.<ref>{{cite news|url= http://hamaraphotos.com/siddharth_kannan_3109.html |title=Siddharth Kannan |accessdate=1 April 2015}}</ref> He also produced and hosted shows for Rediff Radio on rediff.com. In 2009,He started an A list Bollywood celebrity chat show ‘Meow Starburst’ on Meow 104.8fm.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Siddharth-Kannan-on-a-roll/articleshow/45249126.cms |title=Siddharth Kannan on a roll |date=24 Nov 2014|accessdate=1 April 2015}}</ref> Later called as ‘Oye talkies’ and then re-christened as ‘Bollywood Khul Ke ‘ on Oye 104.8FM(a TV Today Network initiative).<ref>{{cite news|url= http://www.afaqs.com/media/media_newslets/?id=55345_I+am+scared+of+Salman+Khan!-Karan+Johar+reveals+to+Sid+K+on+Oye+104.8+FM|title='I am scared of Salman Khan!'-Karan Johar reveals to Sid K on Oye 104.8 FM|date=29 Oct 2012|accessdate=4 April 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.indiainfoline.com/article/news-business/salman-khan-discloses-only-on-oye-104-8-fm-113110105923_1.html|title=Salman Khan discloses only on Oye 104.8 FM!|date=16 Aug 2012|accessdate=4 April 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.santabanta.com/bollywood/58867/bipasha-reveals-shes-in-love-with-brad/|title=
Bipasha reveals she's in love with 'Brad'|date=7 September 2012|accessdate=4 April 2015}}</ref> Sid K has interviewed Amitabh Bachchan, Shahrukh Khan, Salman Khan, Himesh Reshammiya, Aamir Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, and Katrina Kaif.<ref>{{cite news|url= http://www.getmovieinfo.com/pantaloons-unveil-bang-bang-collection-hrithik-roshan-katrina-kaif/07-hrithik-roshan-katrina-kaif-with-siddharth-kannan-shaking-their-legslaunch-of-bang-bang-inspired-pantaloons-collection/|title= Hrithik Roshan & Katrina Kaif with Siddharth Kannan shaking their legs@launch of Bang Bang inspired Pantaloons Collection|accessdate=1 April 2015}}</ref>

=== Television ===

He hosted his first TV show in 2006 –’Santa and Banta Newz Unlimited’ with renowned singer and rapper Baba Sehgal on Zoom.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.indiantelevision.org.in/release/y2k7/june/junerel54.php|title=Himesh Reshmmiya on the 50th episode of Santa & Banta Newz Unlimited on Zoom|date=25 June 2007|accessdate=3 April 2015}}</ref> In 2010,Sid started his next TV show ‘See Taare Mastiii Mein’ –An ‘A list’ celebrity chat show on Mastiii.<ref>{{cite news|url= http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/entertainment/siddharth-kannan-is-back-on-television_100442974.html|title=Siddharth Kannan is back on Television|date=10 Dec 2010|accessdate=4 April 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url= http://www.hamaraphotos.com/most_viewed_bollywood_photos_-_siddharth_kannan_topn_-3109_321.html |title=Salman Khan, Siddharth Kannan at IIFA Press meet to announce Chillar Film and Environment initiatives in Taj Land's End |date=5 June 2011|accessdate=1 April 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url= http://www.eventfaqs.com/ec/siddharthkannan |title= Siddharth Kannan |accessdate=1 April 2015}}</ref> In 2012,he was the commentator on ‘Ring Ka King’ on Colors produced by Endomol India and backed by Total NonStop Action Wrestling (TNA).<ref>{{cite news|url= http://www.filmitown.com/2012/01/18/rj-cum-tv-host-siddharth-kannan-as-the-commentator-for-ring-ka-king/ |title=RJ cum TV host Siddharth Kannan as the commentator for ‘Ring Ka King’ |date=18 Jan 2012|accessdate=4 April 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url= http://tc02.tellychakkar.com/tv/tv-news/siddharth-kannan-do-commentary-ring-ka-king-go-air-28-january |title=Siddharth Kannan to do commentary in Ring Ka King; to go on air from 28 January|date=20 Jan 2012|accessdate=4 April 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url= http://www.filmyfriday.com/television/siddharth-kannan-is-back-on-television |title=Siddharth Kannan is back on Television |accessdate=1 April 2015}}</ref> In 2014,he was one of the hosts of Star Sports Pro Kabaddi and in the same year he was the host of the inaugural season of the Champions Tennis League on Sony Six.<ref>{{cite news|url= http://www.newstrackindia.com/newsdetails/2014/9/17/4-Bigg-Boss-8-Siddharth-Kannan-offered-Big-Boss.html |title=Bigg Boss 8:Siddharth Kannan offered Big Boss|accessdate=4 April 2015}}</ref>
<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.theindianews24.com/when-siddharth-kannan-challenged-tiger-shroff/ |title=When Siddharth Kannan Challenged Tiger Shroff |accessdate=13 February 2017}}</ref>

On 10 May 2017, Siddharth Kannan was the official [[red carpet]] host of the [[Justin Bieber]] concert at [[DY Patil Stadium]], [[Mumbai]].<ref>{{cite web|title=
Jacqueline wants to teach Justin Bieber Bollywood dance! IndiaGlitz|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/jacqueline-fernandes-has-crush-on-justin-bieber-hindi-news-185272.html|work=IndiaGlitz|accessdate=16 May 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=
Do you know who will host the Red Carpet for the Justin Bieber concert?|url=http://www.radioandmusic.com/entertainment/editorial/news/170510-do-you-know-who-will-host-the-red-carpet-the|work=RadioandMusic|accessdate=16 May 2017}}</ref>

==Voice Overs==
He has been the voice over artist for the IIFA AWARDS (2000–2014), Filmfare Awards and Stardust Awards.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/a-voice-for-all-stages/article1105498.ece |title=A voice for all stages|date=9 Feb 2011|accessdate=1 April 2015}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable" style="font-size: 90%;"
|-
! Year !! Shows
|-
| 2000–2004 || ''IIFA AWARDS ''
|-
| 2008 || ''Ford Super Model India''
|-
| 2011 || ''Femina Miss India South''
|-
| 2012 || '' IIFA Weekend Singapore amongst others.''
|-
| 2013 || ''[[Femina Miss India Delhi]]<ref>{{cite news|url=http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/beauty-pageants/miss-india/ponds-femina-miss-india-delhi-2013/Ponds-Femina-Miss-India-Delhi-2013-Finale/articleshow/18007769.cms|title=Pond's Femina Miss India, Delhi 2013|accessdate=4 April 2015}}</ref>''
|-
| 2014 || ''IIFA World Premiere (Tampa bay)<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1140427/jsp/t2/story_18282242.jsp#.VR-mpo4f7IU|title=Do the Tampa|date=27 April 2014|accessdate=4 April 2015}}</ref>''
|-
| 2014 || ''IIFA Stomp (Tampa Bay,Usa)<ref>{{cite news|url=http://camerasport.photoshelter.com/image/I0000VBRx0mZIYUI|title=SIDDHARTH KANNAN fires up the crowd at STOMP|date=23 April 2014|accessdate=4 April 2015}}</ref>''
|-
| 2014 || ''Provogue Men’s Xp Mr.India World''
|-
| 2014 || ''[[Filmfare Awards]]''
|-
| 2014 || ''Avengers-Age of Ultron (official Hindi trailer)''
|-
| 2014 || ''Spectre (official Hindi trailer-James Bond film)''
|-
| 2015 || ''Gima Awards''
|-
|2016 || ''Renault Star Guild Awards''
|}

==Personal life==

Sid K’s parents are retired Corporate executives. His elder brother Hrishikesh Kannan, also known as Hrishi K,is a radio host and voice over artist in India.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.newswala.com/Entertainment-News/Ace-TV-and-Radio-Host-Siddharth-Kannan-finds-his-Soul-Mate-Neha-Agarwal-54009.html |title=Ace TV and Radio Host Siddharth Kannan finds his Soul Mate Neha Agarwal!! |accessdate=1 April 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url= http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x1b7oax_siddharth-kannan-neha-agarwal-wedding-reception-anil-kapoor-vivek-oberoy_shortfilms |title= Siddharth Kannan & Neha Agarwal Wedding Reception|accessdate=1 April 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url= http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/events/mumbai/siddharth-kannans-bday-bash/Monisha-Khatwani/articleshow/7842586.cms |title=Siddharth Kannan's b'day bash |date=31 March 2011|accessdate=1 April 2015}}</ref> Siddharth married Neha in 2014 in Chennai and Mumbai.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-pix-anil-kapoor-vivek-at-siddharth-kannans-wedding-reception/20140205.htm |title=PIX: Anil Kapoor, Vivek at Siddharth Kannan's wedding reception |date=5 Feb 2014|accessdate=1 April 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url= http://timescity.com/mumbai/party-pics/siddharth-kannans-party/5745837.cms|title= Siddharth Kannan's party, Mumbai TimesCity |accessdate=1 April 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url= http://www.sify.com/movies/anil-kapoor-vivek-oberoi-and-other-stars-at-siddharth-kannan-s-wedding-imagegallery-bollywood-ocgrRAehhhcsi.html|title=Anil Kapoor, Vivek Oberoi and other stars at Siddharth Kannan's wedding |accessdate=1 April 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url= http://ibnlive.in.com/photogallery/15241.html|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20140302203214/http://ibnlive.in.com/photogallery/15241.html|url-status= dead|archive-date= 2 March 2014|title=Siddharth Kannan and Neha Agarwal's star-studded wedding reception |date=5 Feb 2014|accessdate=1 April 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/events/mumbai/Siddharths-starry-wedding/articleshow/29906309.cms|title=Anil Kapoor, Sonu Sood, Shaan at Siddharth Kannan-Neha Agarwal wedding bash in Mumbai|date=6 February 2014|accessdate=31 March 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.co.in/celebs-at-siddharth-kannans-reception/|title= Siddharth Kannan|accessdate=1 April 2015}}</ref>

==TV shows==

{| class="wikitable" style="font-size: 90%;"
|-
! Year !! Shows
|-
| 2006 || ''Santa and Banta Newz Unlimited on [[Zoom (Indian TV channel)|Zoom]]''
|-
| 2008 || ''Planet Bollywood on [[Zoom (Indian TV channel)|Zoom]]''
|-
| 2010 || ''See Taare Mastiii Mein on Mastiii''
|-
| 2012 || ''Ring Ka King on [[Colors (TV channel)|Colors]]''
|-
| 2014 || ''Star Sports Pro Kabaddi on [[Star Sports (Indian TV network)|Star Sports]]''
|-
| 2014 || ''Champions Tennis league on [[Sony Six]]''
|-
| 2015 || ''Fit And Famous on [[Tata Sky Active Fitness]]''
|-
| 2016 || ''Star Special on [[Mtunes]]''
|-
| 2017 || ''Super Fight League on [[Sony ESPN]]''
|}

==Radio shows==

{| class="wikitable" style="font-size: 90%;"
|-
! Year !! Shows
|-
| 1994 || ''Campus Capers on Times FM''
|-
| 1995 || ''Thursday Night Take off on Times FM''
|-
| 1996 || ''Yamaha First on Times FM''
|-
| 1997 || ''Purab Paschim Masala on Radio Star''
|-
| 1998 || ''Miranda Chaar Baje Band Baje on “All India Radio”''
|-
| 1999 || ''East West Masala on All India Radio''
|-
| 2009 || ''Meow Starburst on Meow 104.8fm''
|-
| 2011–2013 || ''Oye Talkies on Oye104.8fm''
|-
| 2013 – present || ''Bollywood Khul Ke on Oye104.8fm''
|-
| 2016 – present || ''Ishq Khul Ke on Ishq 104.8FM''
|-
|2017 – present || ''Bollywood Hat Ke on London's Lyca Radio''
|}

==Achievements==
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size: 90%;"
|-
! Year !! Award !! Event
|-
| 2007 || ''Best TV Host'' || 14th Lions Golds Award
|-
| 2011 || ''Best Radio Host'' || Newsmakers Achievers Awards
|-
| 2013 || ''Best Chat Show host on TV'' || Tassel Fashion and Lifestyle Awards
|-
| 2013 || ''Best Emcee'' || Live Quotient Awards (Event Faqs)
|-
| 2014 || ''Best Emcee'' || Tassel Fashion and Lifestyle Awards
|}

==External links==
*{{official website|siddharthkannan.com}}

==References==
{{reflist}}

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