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'''Siddharth Ray''' (19 July 1963 – 8 March 2004), born '''Sushant Ray''', was a film actor in Hindi and Marathi films. He also appeared in a few south Indian films. He was the grandson of filmmaker [[V. Shantaram]].
'''Siddharth Ray''' (19 July 1963– 8 March 2004), born '''Sushant Ray''', was a film actor in Hindi and Marathi films. He also appeared in a few south Indian films. He was the grandson of filmmaker [[V. Shantaram]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Biswas |first1=Shrilata |title=‘छुपाना भी नहीं आता..’ फेम अभिनेता ने बाल कलाकार के तौर पर किया था डेब्यू, कम उम्र में ही दुनिया को कहा अलविदा |url=https://www.amarujala.com/photo-gallery/entertainment/bollywood/flashback-baazigar-fame-actor-siddharth-ray-died-at-the-age-of-40 |access-date=5 July 2021 |publisher=Amarujala.com |date=20 February 2021}}</ref>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==


Siddharth Ray was born into a Bengali Jain family. He was the grandson of [[V. Shantaram]]. His mother, Charusheela Ray, was the daughter of V. Shantaram by his first wife Vimla Shantaram. His father was Dr. Subrato Ray, a bengali economist, who had a Ph.D from Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata. He was also an accomplished sitar player. Charusheela and Dr. Ray had met in one of the recording sessions. Sushanta was born into privileges from both sides. They lived in a comfortable house in Dadar, Mumbai. His father Dr. Ray was the then Chief Economic Advisor of Bombay Port Trust.  
Siddharth Ray was born into a Bengali family. He was the grandson of [[V. Shantaram]]. His mother, Charusheela Ray, was the daughter of V. Shantaram by his first wife Vimla Shantaram. His father was Dr. Subrato Ray, a bengali economist, who had a Ph.D from Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata.  
 
He was also an accomplished sitar player. Charusheela and Dr. Ray had met in one of the recording sessions. Sushanta was born into privileges from both sides. They lived in a comfortable house in Dadar, Mumbai. His father Dr. Ray was the then Chief Economic Advisor of Bombay Port Trust.  


In 1999, Siddharth Ray married south Indian actress ([[Telugu language|Telugu]]) [[Shantipriya (actress)|Shantipriya]], sister of actress [[Bhanupriya]]. They became the parents of two sons within a span of less than five years, before Ray died of a massive heart attack in 2004, at the age of only 40. He was survived by his wife and two sons , both of whom were less than four years old.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://listcrux.com/top-10-bollywood-celebrities-who-died-young/|title=Top 10 Bollywood Celebrities Who Died Young|publisher=listcrux|access-date=20 November 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ovguide.com/siddharth-ray-9202a8c04000641f800000001d9c79e0|title=Siddharth Ray Video-Celebrity Interview and Paparazzi|publisher=ovguide|access-date=20 November 2015}}</ref>
In 1999, Siddharth Ray married south Indian actress ([[Telugu language|Telugu]]) [[Shantipriya (actress)|Shantipriya]], sister of actress [[Bhanupriya]]. They became the parents of two sons within a span of less than five years, before Ray died of a massive heart attack in 2004, at the age of only 40. He was survived by his wife and two sons , both of whom were less than four years old.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://listcrux.com/top-10-bollywood-celebrities-who-died-young/|title=Top 10 Bollywood Celebrities Who Died Young|publisher=listcrux|access-date=20 November 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ovguide.com/siddharth-ray-9202a8c04000641f800000001d9c79e0|title=Siddharth Ray Video-Celebrity Interview and Paparazzi|publisher=ovguide|access-date=20 November 2015}}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
Ray acted in the film ''[[Chaani]]'' as a child artist. That movie was directed by his grandfather [[V. Shantaram]]. As an adult, his debut film was ''[[Thodisi Bewafaii]]'' in 1980, where he appeared opposite [[Padmini Kolhapure]]. He made a mark especially with ''[[Vansh]]'' (1992), the remake of [[Mani Ratnam]]'s ''[[Agni Natchathiram]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-05-25/news-interviews/31850674_1_kollywood-and-tollywood-telugu-roles|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120527151047/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-05-25/news-interviews/31850674_1_kollywood-and-tollywood-telugu-roles|url-status=dead|archive-date=27 May 2012|work=[[The Times of India]]|title=Agni Natchathiram to be remade|access-date=25 May 2012}}</ref> He appeared in several Hindi films in the 1990s such as ''[[Vansh]]'' (1992), ''[[Parwane]]'' (1993), ''[[Baazigar]]'' (1993), ''[[Pehchaan (1993 film)|Pehchaan]]'' (1993). Other films starring him are ''Ganga Ka Vachan'', ''Tilak'' and ''[[Military Raaj]]''. He also starred in ''[[Baazigar]]'' along with [[Shah Rukh Khan|Shahrukh Khan]].
Ray acted in the film ''[[Chaani]]'' as a child artist. That movie was directed by his grandfather [[V. Shantaram]]. He also played young Nagya is famous marathi film 'Jait Re Jait'. As an adult, his debut film was ''[[Thodisi Bewafaii]]'' in 1980, where he appeared opposite [[Padmini Kolhapure]]. He made a mark especially with ''[[Vansh]]'' (1992), the remake of [[Mani Ratnam]]'s ''[[Agni Natchathiram]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-05-25/news-interviews/31850674_1_kollywood-and-tollywood-telugu-roles|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120527151047/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-05-25/news-interviews/31850674_1_kollywood-and-tollywood-telugu-roles|url-status=dead|archive-date=27 May 2012|work=[[The Times of India]]|title=Agni Natchathiram to be remade|access-date=25 May 2012}}</ref> He appeared in several Hindi films in the 1990s such as ''[[Vansh]]'' (1992), ''[[Parwane]]'' (1993), ''[[Baazigar]]'' (1993), ''[[Pehchaan (1993 film)|Pehchaan]]'' (1993). Other films starring him are ''Ganga Ka Vachan'', ''Tilak'' and ''[[Military Raaj]]''. He also starred in ''[[Baazigar]]'' along with [[Shah Rukh Khan|Shahrukh Khan]].


He was known as Sushant Ray in the Marathi film industry and acted in commercially successful movies such as ''[[Ashi Hi Banwa Banwi]]'' with noteworthy Marathi actors such as [[Laxmikant Berde]], [[Ashok Saraf]] and [[Sachin (actor)|Sachin]].
He was known as Sushant Ray in the Marathi film industry and acted in commercially successful movies such as ''[[Ashi Hi Banwa Banwi]]'' with noteworthy Marathi actors such as [[Laxmikant Berde]], [[Ashok Saraf]] and [[Sachin (actor)|Sachin]].
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* 2002 ''[[Pitaah]]''
* 2002 ''[[Pitaah]]''
* 2000 ''[[Bichhoo]]''
* 2000 ''[[Bichhoo]]''
* 1998 ''[[Military Raaj]]''
* 1993 ''[[Baazigar]]''
* 1993 ''[[Baazigar]]''
* 1993 ''[[Parwane]]''
* 1993 ''[[Parwane]]''
* 1993 ''Khoon Ka Sindoor''
* 1993 ''[[Khoon Ka Sindoor]]''
* 1993 ''[[Pehchaan (1993 film)|Pehchaan]]''
* 1993 ''[[Pehchaan (1993 film)|Pehchaan]]''
* 1992 ''[[Yudhpath]]''
* 1992 ''[[Yudhpath]]''
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* 1989 ''Balache Baap Brahmachari''
* 1989 ''Balache Baap Brahmachari''
* 1988 ''[[Ashi Hi Banwa Banwi]]''
* 1988 ''[[Ashi Hi Banwa Banwi]]''
* 1986 ''[[Jhanjaar]]''
* 1980 ''[[Thodisi Bewafaii]]''
* 1980 ''[[Thodisi Bewafaii]]''
* 1982 ''Matli King''
* 1982 ''Matli King''
* 1977 ''[[Chaani]]'' as child artiste
* 1977 ''[[Chaani]]'' as child artiste
* 1977 ''[[Jait Re Jait]]'' as child artist


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 11:02, 7 November 2021


Siddharth Ray
File:Actorsiddharthray.JPG
Screenshot of Siddharth from the film Baazigar
Born(1963-07-19)19 July 1963
Mumbai, India
Died8 March 2004(2004-03-08) (aged 40)
Mumbai, India
Other namesSushant Ray
OccupationActor
Years active1992-2004
Height1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Spouse(s)Shantipriya
(m.1999-2004)

Siddharth Ray (19 July 1963– 8 March 2004), born Sushant Ray, was a film actor in Hindi and Marathi films. He also appeared in a few south Indian films. He was the grandson of filmmaker V. Shantaram.[1]

Personal life[edit]

Siddharth Ray was born into a Bengali family. He was the grandson of V. Shantaram. His mother, Charusheela Ray, was the daughter of V. Shantaram by his first wife Vimla Shantaram. His father was Dr. Subrato Ray, a bengali economist, who had a Ph.D from Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata.

He was also an accomplished sitar player. Charusheela and Dr. Ray had met in one of the recording sessions. Sushanta was born into privileges from both sides. They lived in a comfortable house in Dadar, Mumbai. His father Dr. Ray was the then Chief Economic Advisor of Bombay Port Trust.

In 1999, Siddharth Ray married south Indian actress (Telugu) Shantipriya, sister of actress Bhanupriya. They became the parents of two sons within a span of less than five years, before Ray died of a massive heart attack in 2004, at the age of only 40. He was survived by his wife and two sons , both of whom were less than four years old.[2][3]

Career[edit]

Ray acted in the film Chaani as a child artist. That movie was directed by his grandfather V. Shantaram. He also played young Nagya is famous marathi film 'Jait Re Jait'. As an adult, his debut film was Thodisi Bewafaii in 1980, where he appeared opposite Padmini Kolhapure. He made a mark especially with Vansh (1992), the remake of Mani Ratnam's Agni Natchathiram.[4] He appeared in several Hindi films in the 1990s such as Vansh (1992), Parwane (1993), Baazigar (1993), Pehchaan (1993). Other films starring him are Ganga Ka Vachan, Tilak and Military Raaj. He also starred in Baazigar along with Shahrukh Khan.

He was known as Sushant Ray in the Marathi film industry and acted in commercially successful movies such as Ashi Hi Banwa Banwi with noteworthy Marathi actors such as Laxmikant Berde, Ashok Saraf and Sachin.

His last film was Charas: A Joint Operation, released the year of his death in 2004.

Filmography [5][edit]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ Biswas, Shrilata (20 February 2021). "'छुपाना भी नहीं आता..' फेम अभिनेता ने बाल कलाकार के तौर पर किया था डेब्यू, कम उम्र में ही दुनिया को कहा अलविदा". Amarujala.com. Retrieved 5 July 2021.
  2. ↑ "Top 10 Bollywood Celebrities Who Died Young". listcrux. Retrieved 20 November 2015.
  3. ↑ "Siddharth Ray Video-Celebrity Interview and Paparazzi". ovguide. Retrieved 20 November 2015.
  4. ↑ "Agni Natchathiram to be remade". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 27 May 2012. Retrieved 25 May 2012.
  5. ↑ "Siddharth Ray Films". bollywoodhungama. Retrieved 20 November 2015.

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