Siddharth Kak

Indian film director, TV producer, and presenter From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Siddharth Kak

Siddharth Kak is an Indian documentary maker, television producer, and presenter, best known as the producer and presenter of Surabhi (1990–2001).[1] Subsequently, Kak established the 'Surabhi Foundation' with the assistance of Ford Foundation and started a project on preserving cultural artefacts.[2]

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Years active1972–present
SpouseGita Siddharth
ChildrenAntara Kak
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Early life

Siddharth is the grandson of Ram Chandra Kak, a Kashmiri Pandit.[3] He was educated at Lawrence School, Sanawar[4] and subsequently graduated from St. Stephen's College, Delhi.[2]

Career

Kak currently hosts the travel show Indiadhanush on NDTV Imagine with actress Ami Trivedi.

Personal life

Kak was married to actress Gita Siddharth until her death in 2019.[5][6] Their daughter, Antara Kak, is a documentary filmmaker.[5][7]

Filmography

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Year Film Director Producer Writer Notes
1987 Raj Kapoor Yes Yes
1993 Surabhi Yes
2006 Mano Ya Na Mano Yes
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As an actor

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1979 The Great Monkey Rip-Off Superintendent
1981 Bulundi CBI Inspector Salim Shirazi
1981 Daasi Eye Specialist
1982 Arth Anil
1982 Suraag Paul Khanna
1987 Mr. India Chief officer CBI (uncredited)
2020 Love Aaj Kal 2 Harshwardhan Mehta
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As an actor on TV

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1984 The Jewel in the Crown (TV series) Rajendra Singh Episode: Crossing the River
2022 Crash Course (2021 webseries) Batra
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Works

  • Looking in, looking out. Writers Workshop, 1975. ISBN 0892531169.
  • Surabhi Ke Sau Sawaal. Rupa & Co. 2005. ISBN 81-291-0544-6.
  • Love, Exile, Redemption. Rupa Publications India. 2023. ISBN 9357024921.

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