Siddharth Sagar (born 15 June 1993) is an Indian stand-up comedian and television actor.[2] He is the winner of Comedy Circus Ke Ajoobe teamed with Krishna Abhishek and Sudesh Lehri.[3] He has played the lead role in horror comedy show Pritam Pyare Aur Woh.[4]
Siddharth Sagar | |
|---|---|
| Born | 15 June 1993[1] |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | Actor Comedian |
| Years active | 2009–present |
Career edit
Siddharth started working on stage from the age of 8. When he was 13, he made his television debut with Comedy Circus - Chinchpokli To China on Sony Entertainment Television.[5] He participated in various stand-up comedy shows, Comedy Circus, including, Chhote Miyan Bade Miyan, Laughter Ke Phatke, Comedy Circus Ke Ajoobe.[6] He also hosted the Sab Ke Anokhe Awards.[7] He also worked in Comedy Classes on Life Ok and later appeared on the Kapil Sharma Show.[8][9]
In 2018, he mysteriously went missing for a few months until recently[when?] when he called a press conference and opened up about his family problems, his experience with substance abuse. He alleged that his case was greatly mishandled at the rehabilitation centre,[where?] claiming he was beaten and treated for the ailments he did not have.[10][11]
In 2020, he made a comeback with Gangs of Filmistan on Star Bharat.
Television edit
| Year(s) | Name of Show | Role(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009–2018 | Comedy Circus | Various characters | [12] |
| 2009 | Chhote Miyan Bade Miyan | Contestant | [5] |
| 2010 | Laughter Ke Phatke | Contestant | [5] |
| 2014 | Pritam Pyare Aur Woh | Pritam | [13] |
| 2014–2016 | Comedy Classes | Nasser / Selfie Mausi / Various characters | [8] |
| 2016 | Comedy Nights Live | Mangala / Various characters | [14] |
| 2020 | Gangs of Filmistan | Various characters | [15] |
| 2021 | Zee Comedy Show | Various characters | [16] |
| 2022–2023 | The Kapil Sharma Show | Ustad Gharchordas/ Various characters | [16] |
| 2024 | Madness Machayenge - India Ko Hasayenge | Various characters |
References edit
- ^ https://hamariweb.com/profiles/siddharth-sagar_6840
- ^ "Comedians are out to tickle the funny bone with fresh twists". India Today. Archived from the original on 3 February 2023. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
- ^ Wadhwa, Akash. "I don't want to do just comedy: Siddharth Sagar". Archived from the original on 3 February 2023. Retrieved 3 February 2023 – via The Economic Times - The Times of India.
- ^ Bhopatkar, Tejashree. "Jasveer Kaur, Siddharth Sagar & Rajesh Kumar bag a show". Archived from the original on 3 February 2023. Retrieved 3 February 2023 – via The Economic Times - The Times of India.
- ^ a b c "on-stage-from-the-age-of-8-Siddharth-Sagar/articleshow/32602224.cms I am working on stage from the age of 8: Siddharth Sagar". The Times of India.
- ^ "Siddharth and Prasad unrecognised in disguise". Archived from the original on 3 February 2023. Retrieved 3 February 2023 – via The Economic Times - The Times of India.
- ^ Desk, India TV News (20 August 2013). "Sunil, Bharti to host SAB Ke Anokhe Awards". www.indiatvnews.com. Archived from the original on 3 February 2023. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
- ^ a b "Siddharth Sagar's double role in Comedy Classes". 17 October 2014. Archived from the original on 3 February 2023. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
- ^ "Siddharth Sagar As Selfie Mausi In Comedy Classes | Comedy Classes |Life Ok Video - Rediff Videos". ishare.rediff.com.
- ^ "Siddharth Sagar: I was physically, mentally and emotionally shattered". The Indian Express. 2 April 2018. Archived from the original on 25 November 2020. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
- ^ Tiwari, Vijaya. "Exclusive - Comedy Circus fame Sidharth Sagar gets into heavy drugs again and sent to rehab, his mom to fly soon to Mumbai". timesofindia. Archived from the original on 2 September 2021. Retrieved 2 September 2021.
- ^ Entertainment, Quint (3 September 2021). "'Comedy Circus' Fame Sidharth Sagar Found in 'Bad State' by Cops, Sent to Rehab". TheQuint. Archived from the original on 3 February 2023. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
- ^ "Sab TV to spook you with Pritam, Pyaare Aur Woh". Indian Television Dot Com. 1 March 2014. Archived from the original on 3 February 2023. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
- ^ "Siddharth Sagar on slapgate controversy with Bharti: It wasn't intentional". India Today. Archived from the original on 3 February 2023. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
- ^ "Sidharth Sagar denies being exploited; says, 'I really don't understand what is Shilpa benefitting from this'". www.zoomtventertainment.com. Archived from the original on 3 February 2023. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
- ^ a b "Sidharth Sagar makes a comeback on 'The Kapil Sharma Show'". Archived from the original on 3 February 2023. Retrieved 3 February 2023 – via The Economic Times - The Times of India.