Birthday Special: 7 Things You Didn't Know About Siddharth Malhotra

Siddharth Malhotra isn’t very forthcoming about his private life but we did some digging around for you. Thank us later! Here are 7 Facts We Bet You Didn’t Know About Siddharth Malhotra:

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1. Student Of The Year wasn’t supposed to be his debut film

Siddharth was supposed to make his Bollywood debut in Fashion, opposite Priyanka Chopra. However, due to contractual obligations with Gladrags he couldn’t take up the project.

2. He has the best roommate ever

He lives alone in a plush apartment in Mumbai but has an adorable pet boxer, Oscar, for company. He also happens to be a dog lover and campaigns for the animal welfare NGO, PETA.

3. He was an international name even before Bollywood happened

He wasn’t just an established male model in India before his Bollywood debut, he burned the ramp in the fashion capitals of the world – Paris, Milan, New York…you name it! In fact, he also modelled for internation designer, Roberto Cavalli.

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4. You watched his television debut but didn’t even notice

He made his television debut on the hit show, Prithviraj Chauhan with Rajat Tokas. Remember that?

5. He was discovered long before his Bollywood debut

Siddharth Malhotra was discovered by a casting agent at a cafe when he was just 16 years old. He admits that he pursued modelling for the big bucks and acting for the beauty of the art. He wants to make his own film someday.

6. He’s an absolute Rugby nut

He loves playing Rugby and it was while playing this sport that he got inspired to take fitness seriously. Let us take a moment to thank the seven heavens for Rugby!

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