Siddharth Makkar popularly known as Sid Makkar is a Mumbai born and raised actor. He has worked extensively in film, television and on stage both in the Hindi and English language.

Career

Sid started as an actor after studying at the University of Texas at Austin, U.S.A. He has worked in Indian, American, British and Australian films. His works include the very successful

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directed ''

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'' with

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and

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, the cult favourite '' Sense8'' Season 2 (

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) by the Wachowski's and the Australian film 'Save your Legs'. Sid has played leading parts in Indian series like 'Spotlight', 'Six', and films like '' Hacked'', '' Turning 30'' and

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's first film '' Luck by Chance''. He played the protagonist, a detective in the 1850s, Mughal-era series 'Dariba Diaries' and received much acclaim. With his love for theatre, he has gravitated towards playing the titular role in the hit Bollywood musical '' Zangoora''. He essayed the role of

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in Lushin Dubey's ''

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'' and worked on other dramatic plays like 'Where did I Leave my Purdah' directed by

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and "Art" directed by Mahabanoo Mody Kotwal and Kaizaad Kotwal. Sid is currently working on various projects and divides his time between Mumbai, Goa and London.

Filmography

Films

Web series

Television

Theatre

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Makkar Sid Living people Indian male television actors Indian male stage actors Year of birth missing (living people)