Siddharth Kak
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Siddharth Kak is an Indian documentary maker, television producer, and presenter, best known as the producer and presenter of Surabhi (1990–2001).[1] Subsequently, Kak established the 'Surabhi Foundation' with the assistance of Ford Foundation and started a project on preserving cultural artefacts.[2]
Early life
Siddharth is the grandson of Ram Chandra Kak, a Kashmiri Pandit.[3] He was educated at Lawrence School, Sanawar[4] and subsequently graduated from St. Stephen's College, Delhi.[2]
Career
Kak currently hosts the travel show Indiadhanush on NDTV Imagine with actress Ami Trivedi.
Personal life
Kak was married to actress Gita Siddharth until her death in 2019.[5][6] Their daughter, Antara Kak, is a documentary filmmaker.[5][7]
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 | |
| 1982 | Suraag | Paul Khanna | |
| 1987 | Mr. India | Chief officer CBI (uncredited) | |
| 2020 | Love Aaj Kal 2 | Harshwardhan Mehta |
As an actor on TV
| Year | Title | Roles | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | The Jewel in the Crown (TV series) | Rajendra Singh | Episode: Crossing the River |
| 2022 | Crash Course (2021 webseries) | Batra |
Works
- Looking in, looking out. Writers Workshop, 1975. Template:ISBN.
- Surabhi Ke Sau Sawaal. Rupa & Co. 2005. Template:ISBN.
- Love, Exile, Redemption. Rupa Publications India. 2023. Template:ISBN.
References
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- Year of birth missing (living people)
- Living people
- Kashmiri Pandits
- Indian documentary filmmakers
- Lawrence School, Sanawar alumni
- St. Stephen's College, Delhi alumni
- Indian television producers
- Film producers from Delhi
- Indian television presenters
- Place of birth missing (living people)