Sid Makkar

Sid Makkar

Siddharth "Sid" Makkar is an Indian actor who has established a notable presence across Indian, American, British, and Australian film, television, and theatre. Born in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Sid Makkar's career spans from 2006 to the present day. He initially pursued studies at the University of Texas before embarking on his acting journey.Makkar has a diverse filmography that includes successful international projects. He gained recognition for his role as Jay in the critically acclaimed British film The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2012) and its sequel The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2015), which featured a star-studded cast including Judi Dench and Dev Patel. He also appeared in the Australian film Save Your Legs! (2012). On the Hollywood front, he was part of the cult favorite Netflix series Sense8 (Season 2, 2017) by the Wachowskis and the independent American film Offshore (2006).In Indian cinema, Sid Makkar has been part of various films, including Zoya Akhtar's directorial debut Luck by Chance (2009), Dus Tola (2010), Turning 30!!! (2011), Straight (2009), and the thriller Hacked (2020) with Hina Khan. He is also a familiar face in the Indian television and web series landscape, having played leading roles in shows like Spotlight, Six, Dariba Diaries (as a detective in the 1850s Mughal era), Ye Hai Mohabbatein, State of Siege: 26/11 (ZEE5), Made in Heaven (Amazon Video), and Raisinghani vs Raisinghani (SonyLIV) in 2024.Beyond screen acting, Sid Makkar has a strong foundation in theatre. He has taken on the titular role in India's major Bollywood musical Zangoora and played Gautama Buddha in Lushin Dubey's play Buddha. His other significant stage performances include roles in Where Did I Leave My Purdah and Art. His latest work includes the 2025 Indian film Saiyaara, where he plays the role of Vinit Rawal.

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