Siddharth Anand Biography, Age, Net Worth, Career, Wife, Movies

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Profile Summary

Biography

Siddharth Anand is a well-known director producer and screenwriter from India. He is most well-known for directing Salaam Namaste Bachna Ae Haseeno Anjaana Anjaani War and Bang Bang!

Anand has produced a number of movies in addition to directing them through his production business Marinating Pictures. In addition to the 2018 action movie Soorma starring Diljit Dosanjh and Taapsee Pannu he also produced the 2016 drama Baar Baar Dekho starring Sidharth Malhotra and Katrina Kaif.

Age & Zodiac

Siddharth Anand was born on 31 July 1978 at Mumbai India. He is currently 45 years old as of 2023. His zodiac sign according to astrology is Leo.

Education

Siddharth Anand was enrolled at Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics Mumbai. He took a major in CS (company secretary) but it is reportedly said that he dropped out after 6 months.

Family

There is not much information available about Siddharth Anand’s family currently. But it is known that he is the son of popular film producer Bittu Anand. As of today Siddharth is married to his long time girlfriend Mamta Bhatia-Anand and they also have a son together named Ranveer Anand.

Career

Anand started his career in the film industry as an assistant director to several renowned filmmakers like Karan Johar Subhash Ghai and Mira Nair. In 2005 he made his directorial debut with the romantic comedy film Salaam Namaste starring Saif Ali Khan and Preity Zinta. The film was a commercial success and received positive reviews from critics.

Anand went on to direct several other successful films including Bachna Ae Haseeno a romantic comedy-drama featuring Ranbir Kapoor Deepika Padukone Bipasha Basu and Minissha Lamba. The film was a box office success and received positive reviews from critics. Anand's next film Anjaana Anjaani was a romantic drama featuring Ranbir Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra. Although the film received mixed reviews it was a commercial success.

In 2014 Anand directed the action-comedy film Bang Bang! starring Hrithik Roshan and Katrina Kaif. The film was a remake of the Hollywood film Knight and Day and was a commercial success. In 2019 he directed the action-thriller film War starring Hrithik Roshan Tiger Shroff and Vaani Kapoor. The film was a huge commercial success and became one of the highest-grossing Indian films of all time.

Top 5 Films by Siddharth Anand

War (2019)

This action-thriller film starring Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff was a massive commercial success and one of the highest-grossing Indian films of all time. The film featured high-octane action sequences and a gripping storyline.

Bang Bang! (2014)

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This action-comedy film starring Hrithik Roshan and Katrina Kaif was a remake of the Hollywood film Knight and Day. The film featured breathtaking action sequences stunning visuals and great music.

Bachna Ae Haseeno (2008)

This romantic comedy-drama featured Ranbir Kapoor Deepika Padukone Bipasha Basu and Minissha Lamba. The film was a box office success and received positive reviews from critics.

Salaam Namaste (2005)

This romantic comedy film starring Saif Ali Khan and Preity Zinta was Siddharth Anand's directorial debut. The film was a commercial success and received positive reviews from critics.

Anjaana Anjaani (2010)

This romantic drama film starring Ranbir Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra received mixed reviews from critics but was a commercial success. The film featured a great soundtrack and strong performances from the lead actors.

Career Timeline

Networth

Siddharth Anand’s net worth is said to be around $10 million. The majority of his income comes from his job as a director.

Awards

• Dada Saheb Phalke Award (2020)
• Bollywood Business Award (2020)

Interesting facts about Siddharth

• Siddharth is the grandson of screenwriter Inder Raj Anand who authored several films including the well-known Shahenshah and the son of producer Bittu Anand.
• After Shahenshah his father and his childhood friend and fellow actor Rishi Kapoor made two more movies but neither of them was successful and as a result of the losses he suffered his father left the entertainment sector and began his own clothing company.
• His uncle is the well-known Bollywood actor Tinnu Anand.
• Siddharth began his career in 2001 as Rahul Rawail's assistant on the movie Kuch Khatti Kuch Meethi.
• His father passed away from a heart attack that same year.
• Siddharth is the son of Bittu the producer of the well-known movie Shahenshah. Due to the fact that they collaborated on four of his films together and their albums all achieved success he has a fantastic rapport with the music composer Vishal-Shekhar.
• He has a terrible sense of rage.

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