Siva Balaji (born as Siva Balaji Manohar on 14 October 1980) is an Indian actor and television personality, who is known for his works in the Telugu film industry. He also appeared on the Telugu version of the Bigg Boss reality show that is broadcast on Star Maa.
Siva Balaji | |
|---|---|
 Siva on a television interview in 2017 | |
| Born | Sivabalaji Manohar 14 October 1980 Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, television personality |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Organization | Movie Artists Association |
| Spouse(s) | Madhumitha (m.2009–present) |
| Children | 2 |
He is currently serving as the treasurer of the Movie Artists Association since 2021.
Early life and family
editSiva Balaji was born and brought up in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. He attended Karthikeyan Matriculation Higher Secondary School. He has a younger sister Gayathri Lingam who is married to Yathendra Lingam, and younger brothers Prashanth Balaji and Krishna Sai. In 2009, he married actress Madhumitha, whom he paired in his film Englishkaran.[1][2] They have two sons.[3][4]
Career
editBalaji appeared in his first film Idi Maa Ashokgadi Love Story, followed by a role in Ela Cheppanu and the lead role in Dost. His major break came in the film Arya (2004) directed by Sukumar. A reviewer said, "Siva is good as adamant, at times confused, lover. He generated comedy in a few scenes where he shows his frustration."[5] Reviewer from Sify.com wrote " Siva as Ajay is very promising."[6] It was followed by Sankranti, in which he shared screen space with actors Daggubati Venkatesh and Srikanth.
Balaji appeared in Kumkuma (2005). He also appeared in the Tamil film Englishkaran in the same year. He made five films in 2006: Pothe Poni, Kokila, Sarada Saradaga, Aganthakudu and Annavaram.
Filmography
edit- All films are in Telugu, unless otherwise noted.
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Idi Maa Ashokgadi Love Story | Ashok | Film Debut |
| 2003 | Ela Cheppanu | Amar Varma | |
| 2004 | Dost | Siva | |
| 2004 | Arya | Ajay | |
| 2005 | Sankranti | Chinna | |
| 2005 | Kumkuma | Karthik | |
| 2005 | Englishkaran | Bala | Tamil film |
| 2006 | Pote Poni | Chaitanya | |
| Kokila | Abhi | ||
| Sarada Saradaga | Prem | ||
| Aagantakudu | Anil | ||
| Annavaram | Varam's husband | Guest appearance | |
| 2007 | Pagale Vennela | Balu | |
| Podarillu | |||
| Chandamama | Dorababu | ||
| 2008 | Target | ACP Bose | |
| 2009 | Mast | Balaji | |
| 2010 | Shambo Shiva Shambo | Chandru | |
| 2015 | Janda Pai Kapiraju | Gopi | |
| Lion | Cameo appearance | ||
| 2017 | Katamarayudu | Sivarayudu | |
| Snehamera Jeevitham | Mohan | Also producer | |
| 2022 | 10th Class Diaries | ||
| Shaakuntalam | Maadavya | ||
| 2023 | Sindhooram | Singanna | |
| Calling Sahasra | Ravi |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Bigg Boss 1 | Contestant | Star Maa | Winner- On Day 70 |
| Neethone Dance | Guest | Star Maa | ||
| 2022 | Recce | Chalapathi | ZEE5 |
References
edit- ^ "Madhumitha Betrothal Function". indiaglitz.com. Archived from the original on 26 August 2008. Retrieved 19 July 2009.
- ^ "Madhumitha to wed her lover". Oneindia. Retrieved 19 July 2009.
- ^ "Siva Balaji family, childhood photos – Shiva – Celebrity family wiki". celebritykick.com. 22 January 2015.
- ^ "Aroundandhra.com". www.aroundandhra.com.
- ^ "Telugu cinema Review – Arya – Allu Arjun, Anuradha Mehta – Sukumar – Devi Sri Prasad – Raju". www.idlebrain.com.
- ^ "Review". Sify. Archived from the original on 24 February 2014.