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Siddharth Koirala is a Nepali actor who is known for being the brother of the Bollywood actress Manisha Koirala.
Wiki/Biography
Siddhartha Prakash Koirala was born on 20 May in Kathmandu, Nepal. His zodiac sign is Taurus.
Siddharth Koirala’s childhood picture (left) with his sister
He did his schooling at The Doon School, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India. He pursued his graduation in political science at St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai.
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 8″
Hair Colour: Black
Eye Colour: Brown
Family
He belongs to a Nepali Hindu family.
Siddharth Koirala’s family during a pooja
Parents & Siblings
His father, Prakash Koirala, is a politician and former cabinet minister & former member of Nepal’s House of Representatives. His mother, Sushma Koirala, is a homemaker. His elder sister, Manisha Koirala, is a Bollywood actress.
Siddharth Koirala with his sister, parents, daughter, and wife
Wife & Children
On 28 January 2008, he got married to Yulia Wekitova, who is the founder of the dance music theatre group Sushila Arts Academy and works as an executive director at Bodhi Chhaaya. The couple got married in Kathmandu, Nepal. They dated for more than ten years before getting married. The couple has a daughter.
Siddharth Koirala with his wife and daughter
Other Relatives
His grandfather, Bishweshwar Prasad Koirala, held the position of Prime Minister of Nepal from the late 1950s to the early 1960s. His great-uncles, Matrika Prasad Koirala and Girija Prasad Koirala also served as prime minister of Nepal.
Koirala family tree
Relationships/Affairs
Reportedly, he once dated the Indian actress Ayesha Takia. According to the sources, the couple met each other before Ayesha made her debut in Bollywood. However, after dating for almost three years, the couple got separated. In an interview, when Ayesha was asked if she developed feelings for the Indian actor Vatsal Sheth after they kissed in the film Taarzan. She said that she was already dating Siddharth Koirala at that time. However, Ayesha also mentioned that she and Siddharth broke up because they couldn’t resolve their differences.
Siddharth Koirala’s rumoured ex-girlfriend Ayesha Takia
Career
Actor
In 2005, he made his acting debut with the Hindi film ‘Fun – Can Be Dangerous Sometimes’ as Aryan. However, the film failed to do well at the box office. He received critical acclaim for the Hindi film ‘Anwar’ (2007) in which he played the titular role.
Anwar
He has appeared in a few Hindi films like ‘Dekh Bhai Dekh’ (2009) and ‘Deshdrohi’ (2009).
Deshdrohi
In 2014, he made his Nepali film debut with ‘Megha’ in which he played the role of Gaurav.
Megha
Other Work
In 2004, he made his Bollywood debut as a co-producer with the film ‘Paisa Vasool.’ He has assisted the Indian director Vidhu Vinod Chopra in various Hindi films. He has also worked as a writer in the Hindi film ‘Terrorism: Bio Attack’ (2005). He is the co-owner of the dance music theatre group Sushila Arts Academy in Kathmandu, Nepal. Koirala has been associated with the NGO named Lokajit for a few years. In 2018, he started working with Destination Entertainment Effects Production. He once started a company named Cormorant Foods Private Limited, an agriculture and allied activities business. Later, the company was struck off.
Facts/Trivia
- In his leisure time, he loves to travel and cook food.
Siddharth Koirala during his vacation
- There were once rumours that he had an ugly spat with his elder sister Manisha Koirala.
- Siddharth was set to make his debut in a film named Aashiq Hai to Dilbar Ko Pehchaan in 2001. He was supposed to be paired with Mayuri Kanago in the film. However, the film did not complete production and was not released.
- Siddharth Koirala admires the acting skills of the Indian actor Govinda.