Siddharth Kannan Age, Wiki and Bio

Siddharth Kannan

Quick Info

ProfessionTV & Radio Host, Voice-Over Artist, Film Critic, Radio Announcer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth31/03/1979
Age45 years
BirthplaceNew Delhi, India
HometownBengaluru

Bio/Wiki

Other NameSid K

Physical Stats & More

Height185 cm (1.85 m, 6’ 1”)
Eye ColorBrown
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolSt. Francis’ College, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
College/UniversitySVKM’s Mithibai College of Arts, Mumbai

Personal Life

Date of Birth31/03/1979
BirthplaceNew Delhi, India
Zodiac signAries
ReligionHinduism
CasteBrahmin
EthnicityTamilian
Food HabitNon-Vegetarian

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date02/02/2014
Marriage PlaceCovelong beach in Chennai

Family

FatherKannan Venkatavaradan (retired corporate executive)
MotherRadha Kannan (retired corporate executive)
SiblingsHrishikesh Kannan (radio host and voice-over artist)
SpouseNeha Aggarwal (hospitality industry professional)
ChildrenSaisha Kannan and Adhira Kannan

Career

Debut
Radio HostCampus Capers (1994) broadcasted on Times FM
TV HostSanta and Banta Newz Unlimited (2006); aired on Zoom
Awards
  • 2007: Best TV Host by 14th Lions Golds Award
  • 2010: Lions Favorite Path Breaking Radio Show for Meow Stardust by 16th Lions Gold Awards
  • 2011: Best Radio Host by Newsmakers Achievers Awards
  • 2013: Best Chat Show host on TV by Tassel Fashion and Lifestyle Awards
  • 2013: Best Emcee by Live Quotient Awards (Event Faqs)
  • 2014: Best Emcee by Tassel Fashion and Lifestyle Awards
  • 2021: Voice of Democracy Award from the Governor of Maharashtra
  • 2021: Iconic Host of the Year award by Mid-day International Icon Shobiz Award
  • 2022: Best MC (Male) Gold by EEMA Spotlight Awards
  • 2022: Mid-Day Iconic Host of the Year
  • 2022: Best Male Emcee Master of Ceremony for Wedding by Weddingsutra Influencer Award
  • 2023: Best Anchor Award by Wow Awards Asia
  • 2023: Urbane Entertainer of the Year
RecordHis name was entered in the Limca Book of Records for being the Youngest Radio Host ever in India at the age of 14.

Favourites

FoodRasmalai, Dosa, Choley-Bhaturey, Mexican Pasta, Corn Pizza, Kadi-Chawal
Actor(s)Amitabh Bachchan, Salman Khan, Shahrukh Khan, Aamir Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, Akshay Kumar
Actress(es)Katrina Kaif, Alia Bhatt, Deepika Padukone, Shilpa Shetty, Preity Zinta
Singer(s)A.R Rahman, Lata Mangeshkar
Colour(s)Black, Blue
Travelling Destination(s)Goa, London
RestaurantBarbeque Nation

Style Quotient

Car Collection
  • BMW
  • Hyundai Creta
  • Audi A4
  • Land Rover

Some Lesser Known Facts

Siddharth Kannan is a versatile Indian media personality.
He has a passion for tennis since childhood and dreamed of becoming a professional tennis player.
Growing up, he lived in Kolkata, Lucknow, and later shifted to Mumbai in 1994.
At a young age, he interviewed Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan.
He bought his first car, a red Nissan Micra, for his mother when he was 16.
In the early stages of his career, Siddharth hosted several Hindi radio shows.
He founded India's first radio school, 'Wild on Air', in 1999.
Siddharth Kannan has hosted TV shows like 'Planet Bollywood' and 'Star Sports Pro Kabaddi'.
He is renowned for hosting various award shows and high-profile events.
He has worked as a voice-over artist for numerous TV commercials and promos.
To stay fit, he maintains a regular workout routine.
Siddharth has a successful YouTube channel with millions of subscribers.
Apart from his media work, he is also involved in various businesses.
He is fluent in around eight languages.
Siddharth Kannan enjoys collecting different brands of wristwatches.
In an interview, he bravely shared his experience with symptoms of schizophrenia.
In his free time, he loves traveling and socializing with friends.