Siddhant Chaturvedi
Siddhant Chaturvedi (born 29 April 1993) is an Indian actor who works in Hindi films and streaming series. He is known for his breakout role as MC Sher in the musical drama Gully Boy, which earned him the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor.[1]
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| Born | 29 April 1993 Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | Mithibai College, Mumbai |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2016–present |
| Known for | Gully Boy, Inside Edge, Gehraiyaan, Kho Gaye Hum Kahan |
He began his career in web series and gained recognition through sports drama Inside Edge before transitioning into films and leading roles in streaming projects.
Early life and background
Siddhant Chaturvedi was born in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, and moved to Mumbai at a young age. His father is a chartered accountant and his mother is a homemaker.
He studied at Mithibai College, Mumbai. Initially, he planned to become a chartered accountant while also participating in theatre and acting competitions.[2]
During college, he won The Times of India Fresh Face Contest in 2013, which helped him enter the entertainment industry.
Career
Early work and breakthrough (2016–2019)
He began with the web series Life Sahi Hai and later appeared in Inside Edge (2017–2019), where he played a young cricketer. His performance received attention for its natural style.
His film breakthrough came with Gully Boy (2019), where he played MC Sher, a street rapper who mentors the lead character. The role earned him critical acclaim and the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor.[3]
Career growth and streaming success (2020–present)
In 2021, he appeared in Bunty Aur Babli 2, which underperformed at the box office.
He later starred in the streaming film Gehraiyaan (2022), where his performance received positive reviews. He also appeared in the horror-comedy Phone Bhoot (2022).
In 2023, he featured in Kho Gaye Hum Kahan, a coming-of-age drama that performed well on streaming platforms.
In 2024, he starred in the action film Yudhra, which failed commercially.
In 2025, he appeared in Dhadak 2, a romantic drama addressing social issues. His performance was widely appreciated despite the film’s box office failure.
He will next appear in upcoming projects including a comedy film directed by Raj Mehta.[4]
Media image
Siddhant Chaturvedi is known for being vocal about outsider struggles in the film industry. He gained public attention for comments made during an industry roundtable discussion in 2020.
He has been listed in several desirability and influence rankings, including Forbes Asia 30 Under 30 (2023).
Filmography
Films
2019 – Gully Boy – MC Sher 2021 – Bunty Aur Babli 2 – Bunty 2022 – Gehraiyaan – Zain Oberoi 2022 – Phone Bhoot – Sherdil 2023 – Kho Gaye Hum Kahan – Imaad Ali 2024 – Yudhra – Yudhra 2025 – Dhadak 2 – Neelesh Ahirwar 2026 – Do Deewane Seher Mein – Shashank
Television
2016–2018 – Life Sahi Hai 2017–2019 – Inside Edge – Prashant Kanaujia 2024 – India’s Got Latent – Guest appearance
Awards and nominations
He has received several awards including: - Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor (Gully Boy) - Screen Award for Best Male Debut - Zee Cine Award for Best Male Debut
References
- ↑ https://t2online.in/screen/bollywood/siddhant-chaturvedi-to-play-legendary-filmmaker-v--shantaram-in-biopic--first-look-revealed/2002441
- ↑ https://www.bollywoodlife.com/celeb/siddhant-chaturvedi/photos/page/3/
- ↑ https://www.mynation.com/biography/siddhant-chaturvedis-biography-iwh-s08zqb
- ↑ https://sacnilk.com/news/V_Shantaram_First_LookSiddhant_Chaturvedi_to_portray_legendary_filmmaker_in_his_biopic