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'''Siddharth Kak''' is an Indian [[documentary film|documentary]] maker, television producer, and presenter, best known as the producer and presenter of ''[[Surabhi (TV Show)|Surabhi]]'' (1990–2001).<ref>{{cite news |title=Surabhi showcased India's diversity: Siddharth Kak, Renuka Shahane |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/surabhi-showcased-india-s-diversity-siddharth-kak-renuka-shahane/story-rSnp15Uh5atEitf899OsJJ.html |publisher=[[Hindustan Times]] |date= 14 July 2016 |accessdate=6 January 2019 |author=Kavita Awaasthi }}</ref> Subsequently, Kak established the 'Surabhi Foundation' with the assistance of [[Ford Foundation]] and started a project on preserving cultural artefacts.<ref name="ex">{{cite news|url=http://cities.expressindia.com/fullstory.php?newsid=17951|title=Glorifying India's diverse culture on the celluloid screen|date=18 May 2002|work=Indian Express}}</ref> | '''Siddharth Kak''' is an Indian '''[[documentary film|documentary]]''' maker, television producer, and presenter, best known as the producer and presenter of '''[[Surabhi (TV Show)|Surabhi]]''' (1990–2001).<ref>{{cite news |title=Surabhi showcased India's diversity: Siddharth Kak, Renuka Shahane |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/surabhi-showcased-india-s-diversity-siddharth-kak-renuka-shahane/story-rSnp15Uh5atEitf899OsJJ.html |publisher=[[Hindustan Times]] |date= 14 July 2016 |accessdate=6 January 2019 |author=Kavita Awaasthi }}</ref> Subsequently, Kak established the 'Surabhi Foundation' with the assistance of '''[[Ford Foundation]]''' and started a project on preserving cultural artefacts.<ref name="ex">{{cite news|url=http://cities.expressindia.com/fullstory.php?newsid=17951|title=Glorifying India's diverse culture on the celluloid screen|date=18 May 2002|work=Indian Express}}</ref> | ||
==Early life== | ==Early life== | ||
He was educated at [[Lawrence School, Sanawar]]<ref>{{cite web |author=Hemal Ashar |url=http://www.mid-day.com/news/2009/may/090509-Shimla-Amann-Satya-Kachroo-Rajendra-Prasad-Government-Medical-College-Himachal-Pradesh.htm |title=Ragging a reflection of our brutal world |website=[[Mid Day]] |date=9 May 2009 |accessdate=6 January 2019}}</ref> and subsequently graduated from [[St. Stephen's College, Delhi]].<ref name="ex"/> | He was educated at '''[[Lawrence School, Sanawar]]'''<ref>{{cite web |author=Hemal Ashar |url=http://www.mid-day.com/news/2009/may/090509-Shimla-Amann-Satya-Kachroo-Rajendra-Prasad-Government-Medical-College-Himachal-Pradesh.htm |title=Ragging a reflection of our brutal world |website=[[Mid-Day]] |date=9 May 2009 |accessdate=6 January 2019}}</ref> and subsequently graduated from '''[[St. Stephen's College, Delhi]]'''.<ref name="ex"/> | ||
==Career== | ==Career== | ||
Siddharth Kak currently hosts the Travel Show "Indiadhanush" on NDTV Imagine with [[Ami Trivedi]], a popular Gujarati drama artist. | Siddharth Kak currently hosts the Travel Show "Indiadhanush" on NDTV Imagine with '''[[Ami Trivedi]]''', a popular Gujarati drama artist. | ||
==Personal life== | ==Personal life== | ||
He was married to actress [[Gita Siddharth]] until her death in 2019.<ref name="NDTV">{{cite news |last1=IANS |title=Parichay Actress Gita Siddharth Kak Dies |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/parichay-actress-gita-siddharth-kak-dies-2149030 |accessdate=15 December 2019 |work=NDTV.com |date=15 December 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=IANS |title=Garam Hawa actress Gita Siddharth dies in Mumbai |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/garam-hawa-actress-gita-siddharth-dies-in-mumbai-1628379-2019-12-15 |accessdate=15 December 2019 |work=India Today |date=15 December 2019 |language=en}}</ref> Their daughter, [[Antara Kak]], is a documentary filmmaker.<ref name="NDTV"/><ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2002/20020616/herworld.htm#1 | title=Creative daughters of celebrity parents | date=16 June 2002 | first= Vrunda | last=Juwale | newspaper=The Tribune | location=Chandigarh | accessdate=6 June 2018 }}</ref> | He was married to actress '''[[Gita Siddharth]]''' until her death in 2019.<ref name="NDTV">{{cite news |last1=IANS |title=Parichay Actress Gita Siddharth Kak Dies |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/parichay-actress-gita-siddharth-kak-dies-2149030 |accessdate=15 December 2019 |work=NDTV.com |date=15 December 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=IANS |title=Garam Hawa actress Gita Siddharth dies in Mumbai |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/garam-hawa-actress-gita-siddharth-dies-in-mumbai-1628379-2019-12-15 |accessdate=15 December 2019 |work=India Today |date=15 December 2019 |language=en}}</ref> Their daughter, '''[[Antara Kak]]''', is a documentary filmmaker.<ref name="NDTV"/><ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2002/20020616/herworld.htm#1 | title=Creative daughters of celebrity parents | date=16 June 2002 | first= Vrunda | last=Juwale | newspaper=The Tribune | location=Chandigarh | accessdate=6 June 2018 }}</ref> | ||
==Filmography== | ==Filmography== | ||
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|''[[Surabhi (TV series)|Surabhi]]'' | |'''[[Surabhi (TV series)|Surabhi]]''' | ||
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|''[[Mano Ya Na Mano (2006 TV series)|Mano Ya Na Mano]]'' | |'''[[Mano Ya Na Mano (2006 TV series)|Mano Ya Na Mano]]''' | ||
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| ''[[Bulundi]]'' | | '''[[Bulundi]]''' | ||
| CBI Inspector Salim Shirazi | | CBI Inspector Salim Shirazi | ||
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| ''[[Arth (film)|Arth]]'' | | '''[[Arth (film)|Arth]]''' | ||
| Anil | | Anil | ||
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| 1982 | | 1982 | ||
| ''[[Suraag (1982 film)|Suraag]]'' | | '''[[Suraag (1982 film)|Suraag]]''' | ||
| Paul Khanna | | Paul Khanna | ||
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| 1987 | | 1987 | ||
| ''Mr India'' | | '''[[Mr. India (1987 film)|Mr. India]]''' | ||
| Chief officer CBI (uncredited) | | Chief officer CBI (uncredited) | ||
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|2020 | |2020 | ||
|''[[Love Aaj Kal (2020 film)|Love Aaj Kal 2]]'' | |'''[[Love Aaj Kal (2020 film)|Love Aaj Kal 2]]''' | ||
|Harshwardhan Mehta | |Harshwardhan Mehta | ||
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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[edit]
He was educated at Lawrence School, Sanawar[3] and subsequently graduated from St. Stephen's College, Delhi.[2]
Career[edit]
Siddharth Kak currently hosts the Travel Show "Indiadhanush" on NDTV Imagine with Ami Trivedi, a popular Gujarati drama artist.
Personal life[edit]
He was married to actress Gita Siddharth until her death in 2019.[4][5] Their daughter, Antara Kak, is a documentary filmmaker.[4][6]
Filmography[edit]
| Year | Film | Director | Producer | Writer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Raj Kapoor | Yes | Yes | ||
| 1993 | Surabhi | Yes | |||
| 2006 | Mano Ya Na Mano | Yes |
As an actor[edit]
| 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[edit]
| Year | Title | Roles | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | The Jewel in the Crown (TV Mini-Series) - Crossing the River | Rajendra Singh |
Works[edit]
- Looking in, looking out. Writers Workshop, 1975. ISBN 0892531169.
- Surabhi Ke Sau Sawaal. Rupa & Co. 2005. ISBN 81-291-0544-6.
References[edit]
- ↑ Kavita Awaasthi (14 July 2016). "Surabhi showcased India's diversity: Siddharth Kak, Renuka Shahane". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 6 January 2019.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Glorifying India's diverse culture on the celluloid screen". Indian Express. 18 May 2002.
- ↑ Hemal Ashar (9 May 2009). "Ragging a reflection of our brutal world". Mid-Day. Retrieved 6 January 2019.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 IANS (15 December 2019). "Parichay Actress Gita Siddharth Kak Dies". NDTV.com. Retrieved 15 December 2019.
- ↑ IANS (15 December 2019). "Garam Hawa actress Gita Siddharth dies in Mumbai". India Today. Retrieved 15 December 2019.
- ↑ Juwale, Vrunda (16 June 2002). "Creative daughters of celebrity parents". The Tribune. Chandigarh. Retrieved 6 June 2018.
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