Kirti Kulhari, best known for her impactful performances in ‘Uri: The Surgical Strike’, ‘Pink’, ‘Mission Mangal’ and ‘Four More Shots Please!’, has carved an impressive career across films and web series. Recently, the actor surprised fans by announcing her relationship with actor Rajeev Siddhartha. The news sparked curiosity, with many asking the same question—who is Rajeev Siddhartha? Here’s a closer look at his journey from investment banker to actor.
Early life, education, and a career pivot
Rajeev Siddhartha was born in Dhanbad, Jharkhand. He spent his early years studying at boarding schools in Mussoorie and Dehradun. Education played an important role in his life. He completed a degree in Economics from St Stephen’s College, Delhi, followed by a Master’s in Business Management. He even worked as an investment banker. However, despite professional success, he felt something was missing. Gradually, acting pulled him away from balance sheets and into a career in performance.
Theatre roots and the move to screen
Rajeev’s acting journey began on stage. He made his theatre debut with Mohan Rakesh’s play ‘Adhe Adhure’ and earned praise for his performance. He toured extensively, performing across cities and countries. His screen debut came in 2007 with Manish Tiwary’s ‘Dil Dosti’. While still completing his MBA in Mumbai, he balanced academics with auditions. Over time, he built a diverse portfolio with projects such as ’24’, ‘Jolly LLB’, ‘Four More Shots Please!,’ ‘Hundred’, and ‘Upstarts’.In 2024, he starred opposite Sobhita Dhulipala in Love, Sitara, which received positive reviews.
Relationship spotlight after the announcement
Rajeev later shared screen space with Kirti Kulhari in Four More Shots Please!. He played Mihir Shah, while Kirti appeared as Anjana Menon. Their on-screen collaboration eventually translated into a real-life bond. On New Year’s Day, the two announced their relationship on Instagram with the caption, “A picture is worth a thousand words… #happynewyear #happy2026 everyone….”
On the work front
Kirti Kulhari was last seen in Himesh Reshammiya’s ‘Badass Ravi Kumar’. Go to Source
