Siddharth Randeria is an Indian actor and theatre artist, renowned for his work in the Gujarat film and theatre industries, especially for his Gujjubhai series of plays. |
He was raised in a middle-class family in Mumbai by his father, Madhukar Randeria, a distinguished Gujarati professor who contributed significantly to modern Gujarati Theatre with over 10 authored books. |
Siddharth's passion for acting blossomed early and was nurtured by his father's involvement in Gujarati theatre, leading him to debut at 14 in the play "Chakko-Makko." |
Throughout his college years, he participated in inter-college drama competitions, winning recognition and prizes for his performances. |
Transitioning to the Indian National Theatre, Siddharth appeared in "Vairi" alongside notable actors like Paresh Rawal and Mahendra Joshi. |
While also working as an interior designer, Siddharth eventually embraced a full-time career in theatre, actively contributing to Gujarati plays since 1970. |
His notable works include plays like "Gurubrahma," "Rang Che Rajja," and the immensely popular Gujjubhai series, which began with "Gujjubhai E Gaam Gajaavyu" in 2002. |
Siddharth ventured into Gujarati cinema in 2015 with "Gujjubhai The Great" and continued to charm audiences in films like "Chaal Jeevi Laiye!" and "Natsamrat." |
Apart from films, he has made appearances in Bollywood movies like "Khal Nayak" and has featured in TV serials such as "Waqt Ki Raftar." |
In his leisure time, Siddharth enjoys traveling, music, exploring diverse cuisines, and is known as "Gujjubhai" for his iconic character in the Gujjubhai play series. |
Through Siddharth Randeria Production LLP, he has produced numerous highly acclaimed Gujarati plays, with a record of over 12,000 live performances. |