Who Is Kirti Kulhari's Bf, Rajeev Siddhartha? Left Investment Banking Job To Become An Actor

Bollywood stars, Kirti Kulhari and Rajeev Siddhartha have confirmed being in a relationship. The couple rang in 2026 with a personal announcement that has their fans going berserk. It was on January 1, 2026, when the Four More Shots Please stars officially confirmed being in a relationship. They put an end to speculation that had been going on since November 2025 about the pair's dating.

Kirti and Rajeev took to their Instagram to post a New Year compilation clip featuring their loved-up candid moments. The couple publicly acknowledged being in a relationship as their cosy snaps screamed of love. Kirti and Rajeev's pictures showcased their closeness, accompanied by a caption reading, "A picture is worth a thousand words…#happynewyear happy 2026 everyone…." However, who is Kirti's boyfriend, Rajeev Siddhartha?

Kirti Kulhari's boyfriend, Rajeev Siddhartha, completed his MBA from Mumbai

Kirti Kulhari's boyfriend, Rajeev Siddhartha, was born on April 11, 1986, back in Dhanbad, Jharkhand. He had studied at boarding schools while he grew up in Mussoorie and Dehradun. Rajeev then went to The Doon School, one of India's premier institutions known for creating leaders in business, politics, and the arts. Rajeev then took a degree in economics from St Stephen's College, Delhi, and then did an MBA from NMIMS (Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies) located in Mumbai.

Kirti Kulhari's boyfriend, Rajeev Siddhartha, worked in an investment bank

Kirti's boyfriend, Rajeev, according to a report by the SCREEN, used to work in an investment bank before developing an interest in the acting domain. Rajeev had switched his profession, as on one end, he was doing a professional job in the corporate sphere, and on the other hand, acting was a creative process. Earlier, in an interview with the publication, the actor confessed that it was difficult switching from a corporate job to acting. Everyone around him doubted his decision. In his words:

"It took a lot of convincing. Though there was no plan in sight. I joined an acting institute called Kreating Charakters for four months. Then I started doing plays, I still work with Lillete Dubey. Everybody wants to see the final work, very few people actually see your journey. So everyone around me was happy when they saw consecutive projects coming out and people appreciating my work."

Rajeev Siddhartha's first performance was in the theatre

Unlike many stars who started off their journey with screen work, for Rajeev, it began with his performance in the theatre. His stage debut was with the play, Adhe Adhure, which was Mohan Rakesh's acclaimed play, where critics noted his commanding stage presence and intensity in playing the character. For Rajeev, theatre was always a cornerstone- it was a platform where he could refine his craft, feel rooted as he performed across varied mediums. Rajeev also agreed that he felt peaceful doing theatre as well as movies. He shared that in theatre, one has only a single take, where the actor has to go skin-deep into the character. This is a level of spontaneity and improvisation that comes along. Rajeev also revealed that theatre had helped him enrich his acting skills. He also believed that it helped him grow as an actor.

Rajeev Siddhartha's transition to the screen

Rajeev Siddhartha's transition into television and movies was something that was organic. His on-screen debut in his professional journey came with the movie, Dil Dosti Etc when he was still in college. Rajeev was then seen in Jolly LLB and the Indian adaptation of 24. He received critical recognition for his contribution and also won the Golden Petal Award for Best Ensemble Cast. Speaking about his performance in Jolly LLB, the actor told the same publication:

"I had a very small part in Jolly LLB and barely any dialogues. I remember at its success party, Arshad Warsi came to me and said something wonderful – You have a spark. Just keep going at it. Someone of his stature didn’t need to say that but he did, and that was a very special moment."

Rajeev Siddhartha's digital breakthrough via web series and varied roles

Rajeev Siddhartha gained significant recognition for his work on digital platforms. It was with Romil & Jugal, a groundbreaking web series that explored a same s** love story. Rajeev played the role of 'Romil' and received a lot of praise for showcasing his character's emotional depth. In Four More Shots Please, Rajeev plays, 'Mihir Shah' whose character is romantically involved with 'Siddhi' essayed by Maanvi Gagroo. Maanvi is shown to be Kirti's friend in the series and now the off-screen chemistry between Kirti and Rajeev has made everyone talking. Rajeev has been known for his work in Love, Sitara Upstarts, Aashram, and Hundred, to name a few. He had also told a publication that if a script demands something that is logically part of the character’s journey, he is fine doing intimate scenes with his co-star.

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