Siddharth Koirala is a Nepali actor known for his contributions to both Bollywood and Nepali cinema. He comes from a prominent political family, with his father being a former cabinet minister in Nepal.
Siddharth Koirala Personal Details
Full Name | Siddhartha Prakash Koirala |
Date of Birth | 20 May |
Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
Siddharth Koirala Physical Appearance
Height (approx.) | 5’8″ |
Hair Colour | Black |
Eye Colour | Brown |
Siddharth Koirala Family Details
Family Details:
Siddharth Koirala belongs to a Nepali Hindu family. His father, Prakash Koirala, is a politician and former cabinet minister as well as a former member of Nepal’s House of Representatives. His mother, Sushma Koirala, is a homemaker. Siddharth has an elder sister named Manisha Koirala, who is a renowned Bollywood actress.
Wife and Children:
On 28 January 2008, Siddharth Koirala married 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 wedding took place in Kathmandu, Nepal. Siddharth and Yulia dated for more than ten years before tying the knot. The couple has a daughter together.
Other Relatives:
Siddharth Koirala comes from a prominent political family. His grandfather, Bishweshwar Prasad Koirala, served as the Prime Minister of Nepal from the late 1950s to the early 1960s. He also has great-uncles named Matrika Prasad Koirala and Girija Prasad Koirala, who also held the position of Prime Minister of Nepal.
Religion | Nepali Hindu |
Family Members: | |
Father | Prakash Koirala |
Mother | Sushma Koirala |
Sister | Manisha Koirala |
Wife | Yulia Wekitova |
Children | 1 daughter |
Other Relatives: | |
Grandfather | Bishweshwar Prasad Koirala |
Great-Uncles | Matrika Prasad Koirala |
Girija Prasad Koirala |
Relationships and Affairs
There were reports that Siddharth Koirala was once in a relationship with Indian actress Ayesha Takia. According to sources, they met before Ayesha made her Bollywood debut. However, after dating for almost three years, they decided to separate.
In an interview, Ayesha mentioned that she was already dating Siddharth Koirala when she filmed a kissing scene with Indian actor Vatsal Sheth in the movie Taarzan. However, she stated that she and Siddharth broke up due to unresolved differences.
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Siddharth Koirala Career
Siddharth Koirala made his acting debut in 2005 with the Hindi film ‘Fun – Can Be Dangerous Sometimes,’ where he played the character Aryan. However, the film did not perform well at the box office. He gained critical acclaim for his role in the Hindi film ‘Anwar’ (2007), where he portrayed the titular character.
He has also appeared in other Hindi films such as ‘Dekh Bhai Dekh’ (2009) and ‘Deshdrohi’ (2009).
In 2014, Siddharth made his debut in Nepali cinema with the film ‘Megha,’ in which he played the role of Gaurav.
Other Works
Apart from acting, Siddharth Koirala has been involved in various other ventures. In 2004, he co-produced the Bollywood film ‘Paisa Vasool.’ He has also worked as an assistant director for Indian director Vidhu Vinod Chopra in several Hindi films.
Siddharth has worked as a writer for the Hindi film ‘Terrorism: Bio Attack’ (2005). He is a co-owner of the dance music theatre group Sushila Arts Academy in Kathmandu, Nepal. Siddharth has also been associated with the NGO named Lokajit.
In 2018, he began working with Destination Entertainment Effects Production. Additionally, he once started a company called Cormorant Foods Private Limited, which was involved in agriculture and allied activities before being struck off.
Facts/Trivia
In his leisure time, Siddharth Koirala enjoys traveling and cooking food.
There were rumors of an ugly spat between Siddharth and his elder sister, Manisha Koirala.
Siddharth was supposed to make his debut in a film named ‘Aashiq Hai to Dilbar Ko Pehchaan’ in 2001, where he was set to be paired with Mayuri Kanago. However, the film was not completed and never released.
Siddharth Koirala admires the acting skills of Indian actor Govinda.