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{{short description|Indian television host}}
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{{Infobox person
{{Infobox person
| name = Siddharth Kannan
| name = Siddharth Kannan
| image = Siddharth Kannan (IIFA-2014-GreenCarpet2 (126).jpg
| image =
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| caption = Kannan at [[International Indian Film Academy Awards|IIFA]] (2014)
| birth_place = [[New Delhi]], [[India]]
| birth_place = [[New Delhi]], [[India]]
| nationality = [[India]]n
| nationality = [[India]]n
| spouse = Neha Kannan,(2nd Feb,2014)
| spouse = Neha Kannan (2 Feb 2014)
| height = 6ft 1 inch (186 cms)
| height = 186 cms
| occupation = Ace TV&Radio Host, Master of Ceremony, Voice Over Professional and a 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>
| 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
| years_active = 1994–present
| website ={{url|www.siddharthkannan.com}}
| website ={{url|www.siddharthkannan.com}}
}}
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'''Siddharth Kannan''' <ref>{{cite news|url= http://siddharthkannan.com/|title=Siddharth Kannan|accessdate=24 April 2015}}</ref> is one of India’s most popular{{Peacock-term|date=April 2015}} Television and Radio Host, Master of Ceremony,Voice-over professional and a film critic.
'''Siddharth Kannan''' is an Indian television and radio host, announcer, [[voice-over]] actor and a film critic.


==Early life and Background==
==Early life and background==


He was born in New Delhi and since his parents V.Kannan and Radha Kannan were company executives, Sid K as he is popularly known as, moved to Kolkatta with them and then spent 8 years in Lucknow and finally moved base with his family to Mumbai in 1994.Sid’s parents were sports lovers and played tennis themselves and hence he started playing tennis at the age of 4 and was encouraged by them to be participate in extra curicular activities in school.
He was born into a [[Tamil language|Tamil]] speaking family 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.
Hence, he excelled in swimming, cricket, table tennis and hockey and was excellent in debates and elocution.
He was ranked No.2 in tennis in the under 12 age category in Uttar Pradesh.


==Career==
==Career==

===Radio===
===Radio===
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At the age of 14, Siddharth joined Times FM as a Radio Host on 15 March 1994 and become the youngest radio host in the country and entered the Limca Book of Records and this record has not been broken till date.<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> He is known as one of the pioneers of FM radio in India.Sid’s free spirited style of talking,his sense of humuor and his versatility made him a youth icon and he started getting a lot of offers to do voice-overs for commercials,television promos and audio visuals.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.educationtimes.com/article/246/20110630201106301616119834a22833b/Career-as-a-RJ.html |title= Career as a RJ |date=30 June 2011|accessdate=1 April 2015}}</ref> He also became a favorite for a lot brands for hosting live events and became a trendsetter for the way he interacted with the audience and was ahead of his times.In 1997,along with is college education,he joined Radio Star on 107.1 FM and his show with Cyrus Broacha called ‘Miranda Char Baje Band Baje’ reached iconic status.He started India’s first radio school called ‘Wild on Air’ in 1999 and in the meanwhile 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 Nework initiative).<ref>{{cite news|url= http://dumkhum.com/?p=9216|title=‘I would love to get Married’ reveals Ranbir to Sid K on Oye 104.8FM |date=26 September 2012|accessdate=4 April 2015}}</ref> Later called as ‘Oye talkies’ and then re-christened as ‘Bollywood Khul Ke ‘ on Oye 104.8FM(a TV Today Nework 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=
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Bipasha reveals she's in love with 'Brad'|date=7 September 2012|accessdate=4 April 2015}}</ref> Amitabh Bachchan,Shahrukh Khan,Salman Khan,Aamir Khan,Ranbir Kapoor,Deepika Padukone,Katrina Kaif amongst a host of the others have come on his show and the stars swear by him.This is one of its kind show that has set trends where stars talk candidly with Sid showing a side of them never heard on Indian radio.The show is still airing is and growing from strength to strength.<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>


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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=
===TELEVISION===
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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>
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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> This show was a smashing success and received acclaim all over the country for the unleashed,spontaneous and endearing humuor of the 2 hosts.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 Enviorment initiatives in Taj Land's End |date=5 June 2011|accessdate=1 April 2015}}</ref> Every big star in the Bollywood Industry has come on his show and he has become a favorite amongst them because of his unique effortless style of making them talk.<ref>{{cite news|url= http://www.eventfaqs.com/ec/siddharthkannan |title= Siddharth Kannan |accessdate=1 April 2015}}</ref> This show truly stands out because of Sid’s fun quotient and his rapport with stars makes them confess and make a lot of revelations. This show is still going very strong. In 2012,he was the commentator on ‘Ring Ka King’ on Colors produced by Endomol India and backed by Total NonStop Action Wrestling (TNA).Siddharth was praised by wrestling fans and critics all over the world for the energy and viewpoints he brought to the show.<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 Sport 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> He received a lot of appreciation on air from tennis stars like Venus Williams, Martina Hingis and Leander Paes. Siddharth ‘s refreshing way of blending sports with entertainment become very popular with the viewers.<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><ref>{{cite news|url= http://kannada.oneindia.com/videos/watch/25160/siddharth-kannan-sreesanth-interview.html |title= SIDDHARTH KANNAN & SREESANTH Interview|date=30 April 2010|accessdate=1 April 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.pinkvilla.com/taxonomy/term/18045 |title=TV celebs walk the ramp for Amy Billimoria|accessdate=1 April 2015}}</ref>

=== Television ===

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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=https://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==
==Voice Overs==
He is the ‘VOICE’ of the India’s premier Bollywood awards ceremony like the IIFA AWARDS (2000-2014), Filmfare Awards, 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> He has lent his voice to promos on Zee Network, Sony, Star TV, B4U, UTV Movies besides various Audio Visuals and Commercials for leading agency and brands.Siddharth’s fluency in Hindi, English, Tamil, Urdu and his ability to modulate his voice in so many different ways makes him a sought after voice.Also voiced for Hollywood movies like Avengers - Age of Ultron 2015(official hindi trailor) and Spectre 2015 (official hindi trailor-James Bond film).
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>


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| 2000-2004 || ''IIFA AWARDS ''
| 2000–2004 || ''IIFA AWARDS ''
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| 2008 || ''Ford Super Model india''
| 2008 || ''Ford Super Model India''
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| 2011 || ''Femina Miss India South''
| 2011 || ''Femina Miss India South''
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| 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>''
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| 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 World Premiere (Tampa Bay)<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1140427/jsp/t2/story_18282242.jsp#.VR-mpo4f7IU|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150409112304/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1140427/jsp/t2/story_18282242.jsp#.VR-mpo4f7IU|url-status=dead|archive-date=9 April 2015|title=Do the Tampa|date=27 April 2014|accessdate=4 April 2015}}</ref>''
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| 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 || ''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>''
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| 2014 || ''[[Filmfare Awards]]''
| 2014 || ''[[Filmfare Awards]]''
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| 2014 || ''Avengers-Age of Ultron(official hindi trailor)''
| 2014 || ''Avengers-Age of Ultron (official Hindi trailer)''
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| 2014 || ''Spectre(official hindi trailor-James Bond film)''
| 2014 || ''Spectre (official Hindi trailer-James Bond film)''
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| 2015 || ''Gima Awards''
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|2016 || ''Renault Star Guild Awards''
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==Master of Ceremony==
He has hosted events for major brands like Vodafone, Hindustan Unilever, Procter & Gamble , Hero, Ranbaxy, Pepsi,Reliance Life Insurance,Ponds,Tag Heur,ICICI,Standard Chartered,Phillips,Nike etc.
He was the host for India’s biggest events like IIFA Stomp(Tampa Bay,Usa),Femina Miss India Delhi,Femina Miss India South,IIFA World Premiere(Tampa bay),IIFA Weekend(Singapore),Ford Supermodel amongst others.
Siddharth is a path breaking MC Known for his infectitious energy,his ability to engage the audience ,his versatility which makes him adapt to any kind of event and knowing many languages is his asset.


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


Sid K’s parents are retired Corporate head honchos who play regular tennis as hobby across the globe..his elder brother Hrishikesh Kannan,also known as Hrishi K,is a very popular radio host and voice over artist in India and has a wife and a daughter.<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 is happily married for more than a year to Neha Kannan and they had a grand wedding 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|title=Siddharth Kannan and Neha Agarwal's star-studded wedding reception |date=5 Feb 2014|accessdate=1 April 2015}}</ref> Their wedding had renowned names from bollywood,sports,politics and the business world and had huge media coverage.<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>
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|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20150819130745/http://www.sify.com/movies/anil-kapoor-vivek-oberoi-and-other-stars-at-siddharth-kannan-s-wedding-imagegallery-bollywood-ocgrRAehhhcsi.html|url-status= dead|archive-date= 19 August 2015|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==
==TV shows==


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


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| 2011-2013 || ''Oye Talkies on Oye104.8fm''
| 2011–2013 || ''Oye Talkies on Oye104.8fm''
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| 2013–Present || ''Bollywood Khul Ke on Oye104.8fm''
| 2013 – present || ''Bollywood Khul Ke on Oye104.8fm''
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| 2016 – present || ''Ishq Khul Ke on Ishq 104.8FM''
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|2017 – present || ''Bollywood Hat Ke on London's Lyca Radio''
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==Achievements==
==Achievements==
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*{{Twitter|sidkannan}}
*{{Facebook|sidk313}}
*{{Youtube|https://www.youtube.com/user/sidk313/videos}}


==References==
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Latest revision as of 07:07, 26 July 2024

Siddharth Kannan
Kannan at IIFA (2014)
Born
New Delhi, India
NationalityIndian
Occupation(s)TV and radio host, announcer, voice-over actor, film critic[1][2][3]
Years active1994–present
Height186 cm (6 ft 1 in)
SpouseNeha Kannan (2 Feb 2014)
Websitewww.siddharthkannan.com

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

Early life and background

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He was born into a Tamil speaking family 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

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Radio

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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.[4] 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.[5] 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.[6] Later called as ‘Oye talkies’ and then re-christened as ‘Bollywood Khul Ke ‘ on Oye 104.8FM(a TV Today Network initiative).[7][8][9] Sid K has interviewed Amitabh Bachchan, Shahrukh Khan, Salman Khan, Himesh Reshammiya, Aamir Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, and Katrina Kaif.[10]

Television

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He hosted his first TV show in 2006 –’Santa and Banta Newz Unlimited’ with renowned singer and rapper Baba Sehgal on Zoom.[11] In 2010,Sid started his next TV show ‘See Taare Mastiii Mein’ –An ‘A list’ celebrity chat show on Mastiii.[12][13][14] In 2012,he was the commentator on ‘Ring Ka King’ on Colors produced by Endomol India and backed by Total NonStop Action Wrestling (TNA).[15][16][17] 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.[18] [19]

On 10 May 2017, Siddharth Kannan was the official red carpet host of the Justin Bieber concert at DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai.[20][21]

Voice Overs

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He has been the voice over artist for the IIFA AWARDS (2000–2014), Filmfare Awards and Stardust Awards.[22]

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[23]
2014 IIFA World Premiere (Tampa Bay)[24]
2014 IIFA Stomp (Tampa Bay,Usa)[25]
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

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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.[26][27][28] Siddharth married Neha in 2014 in Chennai and Mumbai.[29][30][31][32][33][34]

TV shows

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Year Shows
2006 Santa and Banta Newz Unlimited on Zoom
2008 Planet Bollywood on Zoom
2010 See Taare Mastiii Mein on Mastiii
2012 Ring Ka King on Colors
2014 Star Sports Pro Kabaddi on 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

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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

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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
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Siddharth Kannan.
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References

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  1. ^ "Bullett Raja gets an impressive 4 out of 5 stars from several top critics". 1 December 2013. Retrieved 16 April 2015.
  2. ^ "Ankur Arora Murder Case Scores High on Critic Reviews". Retrieved 16 April 2015.
  3. ^ "Bollywood Uncensored". Retrieved 16 April 2015.
  4. ^ "Siddharth Kannan returns to his first love". 3 May 2009. Retrieved 1 April 2015.
  5. ^ "Siddharth Kannan". Retrieved 1 April 2015.
  6. ^ "Siddharth Kannan on a roll". 24 November 2014. Retrieved 1 April 2015.
  7. ^ "'I am scared of Salman Khan!'-Karan Johar reveals to Sid K on Oye 104.8 FM". 29 October 2012. Retrieved 4 April 2015.
  8. ^ "Salman Khan discloses only on Oye 104.8 FM!". 16 August 2012. Retrieved 4 April 2015.
  9. ^ "Bipasha reveals she's in love with 'Brad'". 7 September 2012. Retrieved 4 April 2015.
  10. ^ "Hrithik Roshan & Katrina Kaif with Siddharth Kannan shaking their legs@launch of Bang Bang inspired Pantaloons Collection". Retrieved 1 April 2015.
  11. ^ "Himesh Reshmmiya on the 50th episode of Santa & Banta Newz Unlimited on Zoom". 25 June 2007. Retrieved 3 April 2015.
  12. ^ "Siddharth Kannan is back on Television". 10 December 2010. Retrieved 4 April 2015.
  13. ^ "Salman Khan, Siddharth Kannan at IIFA Press meet to announce Chillar Film and Environment initiatives in Taj Land's End". 5 June 2011. Retrieved 1 April 2015.
  14. ^ "Siddharth Kannan". Retrieved 1 April 2015.
  15. ^ "RJ cum TV host Siddharth Kannan as the commentator for 'Ring Ka King'". 18 January 2012. Retrieved 4 April 2015.
  16. ^ "Siddharth Kannan to do commentary in Ring Ka King; to go on air from 28 January". 20 January 2012. Retrieved 4 April 2015.
  17. ^ "Siddharth Kannan is back on Television". Retrieved 1 April 2015.
  18. ^ "Bigg Boss 8:Siddharth Kannan offered Big Boss". Retrieved 4 April 2015.
  19. ^ "When Siddharth Kannan Challenged Tiger Shroff". Retrieved 13 February 2017.
  20. ^ "Jacqueline wants to teach Justin Bieber Bollywood dance! IndiaGlitz". IndiaGlitz. Retrieved 16 May 2017.
  21. ^ "Do you know who will host the Red Carpet for the Justin Bieber concert?". RadioandMusic. Retrieved 16 May 2017.
  22. ^ "A voice for all stages". 9 February 2011. Retrieved 1 April 2015.
  23. ^ "Pond's Femina Miss India, Delhi 2013". Retrieved 4 April 2015.
  24. ^ "Do the Tampa". 27 April 2014. Archived from the original on 9 April 2015. Retrieved 4 April 2015.
  25. ^ "SIDDHARTH KANNAN fires up the crowd at STOMP". 23 April 2014. Retrieved 4 April 2015.
  26. ^ "Ace TV and Radio Host Siddharth Kannan finds his Soul Mate Neha Agarwal!!". Retrieved 1 April 2015.
  27. ^ "Siddharth Kannan & Neha Agarwal Wedding Reception". Retrieved 1 April 2015.
  28. ^ "Siddharth Kannan's b'day bash". 31 March 2011. Retrieved 1 April 2015.
  29. ^ "PIX: Anil Kapoor, Vivek at Siddharth Kannan's wedding reception". 5 February 2014. Retrieved 1 April 2015.
  30. ^ "Siddharth Kannan's party, Mumbai TimesCity". Retrieved 1 April 2015.
  31. ^ "Anil Kapoor, Vivek Oberoi and other stars at Siddharth Kannan's wedding". Archived from the original on 19 August 2015. Retrieved 1 April 2015.
  32. ^ "Siddharth Kannan and Neha Agarwal's star-studded wedding reception". 5 February 2014. Archived from the original on 2 March 2014. Retrieved 1 April 2015.
  33. ^ "Anil Kapoor, Sonu Sood, Shaan at Siddharth Kannan-Neha Agarwal wedding bash in Mumbai". 6 February 2014. Retrieved 31 March 2015.
  34. ^ "Siddharth Kannan". Retrieved 1 April 2015.
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