Siddharth Kak
| Siddharth Kak | |
|---|---|
| Years active | 1972-present |
| Spouse(s) | Gita Siddharth |
| Children | Antara Kak |
Siddharth Kak is a Kashmiri Indian documentary maker, television producer, and presenter, best known as the producer and presenter of Surabhi (1993–2001).[1][2] Subsequently, Kak established the 'Surabhi Foundation' with the assistance of Ford Foundation and started a project on preserving cultural artefacts.[3]
Early life
Kak was born in Kashmir and was brought up in Delhi. He was educated at Lawrence School, Sanawar[4] and subsequently graduated from St. Stephen's College, Delhi.[3]
Career
Siddharth Kak currently hosts the Travel Show "Indiadhanush" on NDTV Imagine with Ami Trivedi, a popular Gujarati drama artist.
Personal life
He is married to a Maharashtrian actress Geeta Siddharth.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Director | Producer | Writer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Raj Kapoor | Yes | Yes | ||
| 1993 | Surabhi | Yes | |||
| 2006 | Mano Ya Na Mano | Yes |
As an actor
| Year | Films | Roles | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | The Great Monkey Rip-Off | Superintendent | |
| 1981 | Bulundi | CBI Inspector Salim Shirazi | |
| 1981 | Daasi | Eye Specialist | |
| 1982 | Arth | Anil | |
| 1987 | Mr India | Chief officer CBI (uncredited) |
As an actor on TV
| Year | Title | Roles | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | The Jewel in the Crown (TV Mini-Series) - Crossing the River | Rajendra Singh |
Works
- Looking in, looking out. Writers Workshop, 1975. ISBN 0892531169.
- Surabhi Ke Sau Sawaal. Rupa & Co. 2005. ISBN 81-291-0544-6.
References
- ↑ "Blast from the past Renuka Sahane and Siddharth Kak in Surabhi". The Hindu. Feb 25, 2008.
- ↑ IMDB Page for Renuka
- 1 2 "Glorifying India's diverse culture on the celluloid screen". Indian Express. May 18, 2002.
- ↑ Hemal Ashar, 'Ragging a reflection of our brutal world' at mid-day.com, accessed 7 March 2012
External links
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