Name- Siddharth Ray
Date of Birth- 19 July 1963
Age- 41 years(at the time of death)
Religion- Hinduism
Nationality- Indian
Mother- Charusheela Ray
Father- Name Not Known
Sister– N/A
Brother- N/A
Marital Status/Marriage- Married
Wife- Shantipriya (Actress)
Son- None
Daughter- Shishya Ray and Sonia Ray
Height- 5’11 approx.
Net Worth- N/A
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Siddharth Ray Biography
Siddharth Ray is an Indian actor. He is primarily known for his work in Hindi and Marathi industry. Born on 19 July 1963, he completed his studies from Mumbai, Maharashtra. The actor rose to fame for his work in movies like Vansh (1992), Parwane (1993), Baazigar (1993), and Pehchaan (1993). His performance in Baazigar along with actor Shahrukh Khan was loved by the audience and critics, giving him immense popularity and fame. Other than Hindi industry, he has been part of Marathi industry as well where he has worked with top Marathi actors including Laxmikant Berde, Ashok Saraf and Sachin. In 2004, the actor died of a massive heart attack, leaving his acting, name, fame and popularity behind him.
Siddharth Ray Family
He was born in Mumbai, Maharashtra into a Marathi family. His mother name is Charusheela Ray who was daughter of Marathi filmmaker V. Shantaram. The actor used to share close bond with his family and have made them proud by being one of the talented actors of the industry.
Siddharth Ray Wife/ Girlfriend
He was married to actress Shantipriya who is sister of actress, Bhanupriya. It was an arranged cum love marriage approved by their families. The couple are blessed with two daughters named Shishya Ray and Sonia Ray. However, within the time span of 5 years after their marriage, he died of a massive heart attack at the age of 40 only and was survived by his wife and 2 daughters, who at the time of his death were less than 4 years in age.
Also, if reports are to be believed then before marrying Shantipriya, his family sent a marriage proposal to actress Padmini Kholapure which was rejected by her family.
Siddharth Ray Career/ Movies
Coming from a family with filmy background, he was destined to make his career in the acting field. In 1977, he made his acting debut with movie “Channi” as a child artist. Then in 1980, he made his debut as an adult with movie “Thodisi Bewafaii”. Post that, he appeared in several movies including Vansh, Parwane, Baazigar, Pehchaan, etc. Out of which, he was highly praised for his role in movie Baazigar opposite Shahrukh Khan and Kajol. Other than Hindi movies, he was a known face of Marathi industry as well. He was popular as Sushant Ray in Marathi industry and was known for his work in movie “Ashi Hi Banwa Banwi”. The actor was going good in his career but unfortunately died of heart attack on 16 March 2004.
His last movie was Charas: A Joint Operation which was released the year of his death in 2004. Here is the list of movies he has been part of:
Year | Movies |
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1977 | Chaani |
1980 | Thodisi Bewafaii |
1982 | Matli King |
1988 | Ashi Hi Banwa Banwi |
1989 | Balache Baap Brahmachari |
1992 | Panaah |
1992 | Tilak |
1992 | Ganga Ka Vachan |
1992 | Vansh |
1992 | Yudhpath |
1993 | Pehchaan |
1993 | Khoon Ka Sindoor |
1993 | Parwane |
1993 | Baazigar |
1998 | Military Raaj |
2000 | Bichhoo |
2002 | Pitaah |
2002 | Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani |
2004 | Charas: A Joint Operation |
Siddharth Ray Death Cause
The actor died of Heart attack on 16 March 2004 at the very young age of 40 years. However, his acting skills in some of the movies like Baazigar and Ashi Hi Banwa Banwi are still remembered by people and they admire him.