Siddhartha Basu biography
Siddhartha Basu is an Indian television director, born on 28 December 1954 in Kolkata.
Siddhartha Basu's screen career began in 1985 with Quiz Time.
Siddhartha Basu has appeared in 6 films and 63 television or streaming titles across Hindi and Indian cinema, Malayalam cinema and Tamil cinema.
The most recent films are The Mehta Boys (2025), Tiger Zinda Hai (2017), Bombay Velvet (2015).
- Born
- 28 December 1954 (age 71)
- Birthplace
- Kolkata
- Work
- Television director, Film actor, Television producer
- Film industries
- Hindi and Indian cinema, Malayalam cinema, Tamil cinema
- Years active
- 1985 to present
Siddhartha Basu filmography
6 films and 63 television or streaming titles, newest first.
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Mehta Boys | Saumik Sen, Amay's boss and head of Sen & Sons | Hindi | |
| 2017 | Tiger Zinda Hai | Indian Minister of External Affairs | Hindi | |
| 2015 | Bombay Velvet | Romi Mehta, Barrister & Mayor of Bombay | Hindi | |
| 2015 | 36 Vayadhinile | President of India | Tamil | |
| 2014 | How Old Are You? | President of India | Malayalam | |
| 2013 | Madras Cafe | Robin Dutt (RD), R&AW Chief | Hindi |
Television and streaming
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Quizzer of the Year (QOTY) | English | ||
| 2021 | The Big Picture | Hindi | ||
| 2019 | The Lallantop Quiz | Hindi | ||
| 2019 | Kus Bani Koshur Karorpaet | Kashmiri | ||
| 2016 | News Wiz | English | ||
| 2015 | Sell Me The Answer | Malayalam | ||
| 2015 | India Poochega Sabse Shaana Kaun? | Hindi | ||
| 2015 | Fastest Family First - Adi Mone Buzzer | Malayalam | ||
| 2014 | Spell Bee India | English | ||
| 2014 | Evaru Meelo Koteeswarulu | Telugu | ||
| 2014 | Connexions | Tamil | ||
| 2013 | Kon Honar Crorepati | Marathi | ||
| 2012 | Tech Grand Masters | English | ||
| 2012 | Ningalkkum Aakaam Kodeeshwaran | Malayalam | ||
| 2012 | Neengalum Vellalam Oru Kodi | Tamil | ||
| 2012 | Laakhon Mein Ek | Hindi | ||
| 2012 | Ke Hobe Banglar Kotipoti | Bengali | ||
| 2012 | Ke Bani Crorepati | Bhojpuri | ||
| 2012 | Jawab Kinte Chai | Bengali | ||
| 2012 | Hindustan ke Hunarbaaz | Hindi | ||
| 2012 | Foodistan | English | ||
| 2011 | Simi Selects India's Most Desirable | English | ||
| 2010 | Vaazhvai Maatralam Vanga | Tamil | ||
| 2010 | Sports Ka Superstar | Hindi | ||
| 2010 | Game Aadi Life Change Maadi | Kannada |
Show all 63 titles
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Dream Home Aadandi Life Marchukondi | |||
| 2010 | Big Money | Hindi | ||
| 2009 | Sacch Ka Saamna | Hindi | ||
| 2009 | Khelo Jeeto Jiyo | Hindi | ||
| 2009 | India's Got Talent | Hindi | ||
| 2008 | Kya Aap Paanchvi Pass Se Tez Hain? | Hindi | ||
| 2008 | Jiya Jale | |||
| 2008 | Champs | |||
| 2008 | Bollywood Ka Boss | Hindi | ||
| 2008 | Angrezi Mein Kehte Hain | Hindi | ||
| 2008 | Aap Ki Kachehri | Hindi | ||
| 2008 | 10 Ka Dum | Hindi | ||
| 2006 | Savithri | Hindi | ||
| 2006 | Mum Tum Aur Hum | Hindi | ||
| 2006 | Jhalak Dikhla Jaa | Hindi | ||
| 2005 | Style Today | English | ||
| 2005 | Heartbeat , Dil Thhaam Ke Khelo | Hindi | ||
| 2004 | India's Child Genius | English | ||
| 2004 | Howzzat | Bengali | ||
| 2003 | University Challenge India | English | ||
| 2003 | Kamzor Kadii Kaun | Hindi | ||
| 2003 | Bluffmaster | Hindi | ||
| 2000 | Kaun Banega Crorepati | Hindi | ||
| 1999 | Eureka | |||
| 1999 | 3... 2... 1 | |||
| 1998 | Mastermind India | English | ||
| 1998 | Kissa Kursi Ka | Hindi | ||
| 1998 | A Question of Answers | English | ||
| 1997 | The Beanstalk Quiz Summit | English | ||
| 1997 | Jaane Kya Toone Kahi | Hindi | ||
| 1997 | Aao Guess Kare | Hindi | ||
| 1995 | Manch Masala | Hindi | ||
| 1995 | Akshar Mela | Hindi | ||
| 1994 | Spectrum - A 7-Nation SAARC Quiz | English | ||
| 1993 | Alpha Plus | |||
| 1990 | India Quiz Series on Freedom at 50 | English | ||
| 1989 | The India Quiz - The New Age | English | ||
| 1985 | Quiz Time | English |