Sidharth Bhardwaj

{{Infobox person | name = Sidharth Bhardwaj | image = | image_caption = Sidharth Bhardwaj | birth_date = 03 March 1987 (age 38)

| birth_place = India | nationality = Indian | occupation = VJ, Model, Actor | years_active = 2009–present | known_for = MTV Splitsvilla 2, Bigg Boss 5, The 50 | notable_works = MTV Splitsvilla 2, Bigg Boss 5, Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 6, The 50 | awards = Winner – MTV Splitsvilla 2 | spouse = — | parents = — | religion = — | website = }}Sidharth Bhardwaj is an Indian model, and actor. He achieved stardom through an Indian reality television show titled 'MTV Splitsvilla 2' along with Sakshi Pradhan, where they received a cash award of ₹5,00,000. Sidharth has established himself as a leading face on Indian reality television through his participation and second runner-up finish on 'Bigg Boss 5.' Sidharth has made a comeback on Indian reality television as a contestant on 'The 50' reality show, which is an OTT reality television series, in 2026.

Early Life & Education

Sidharth Bhardwaj was born on 3 March 1987 in India. His early fascination with modeling, fitness, and performance groomed his future in the entertainment industry. He focused on developing his personality and physical training before entering reality television.

He has not widely publicized information about his formal education. Rather, his confidence, communication skills, and screen presence played a crucial role in his rise as a television personality and contestant in reality shows.

Career

Sidharth Bhardwaj started his career in 2009 with 'MTV Splitsvilla 2,' where he used his strong personality and game play to win the season. Sidharth again participated in 'Bigg Boss 5,' which came in 2011, and he was a wild entrant for that season, surviving till the finale and becoming the second runner-up.

He began his Bollywood career with Ekta Kapoor's movie Kuku Mathur Ki Jhand Ho Gayi in 2014, wherein he portrayed the role of Himanshu. In 2015, he appeared in Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 6. His last appearance on television was through Box Cricket League Season 2 before making his comeback with The 50, after almost a decade-long gap.

Filmography

Television

Year	Show	Role	Notes
2009	MTV Splitsvilla 2	Contestant	Winner
2011–2012	Bigg Boss 5	Contestant	2nd Runner-up
2015	Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 6	Contestant	Eliminated Week 2
2016	Box Cricket League Season 2	Participant
2026	The 50	Contestant	OTT Reality Show

Films

Year	Film	Role
2014	Kuku Mathur Ki Jhand Ho Gayi	Himanshu

Reality Television Comeback

Sidharth Bhardwaj returned to reality television in 2026 on an Indian OTT reality show named The 50 by Banijay Asia. The show features 50 celebrities from the world of television, social media, and past formats of reality competing in a host of high-pressure challenges. His promos for the show were talked about simply because of the intense confrontations he had in the house, especially with actor Karan Patel.

Notable Works

Sidharth Bhardwaj is best known for his strong presence in Indian reality television. He gained nationwide recognition after winning MTV Splitsvilla 2 alongside Sakshi Pradhan. He further strengthened his popularity with his performance in Bigg Boss 5, where he emerged as the second runner-up. He has also appeared in stunt-based reality shows such as Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 6 and made a comeback to reality television with the OTT show The 50 in 2026. Apart from television, he has acted in the Bollywood film Kuku Mathur Ki Jhand Ho Gayi (2014).

Achievements and Recognition

• Winner of MTV Splitsvilla 2 (2009)
• Second Runner-up of Bigg Boss 5 (2011–2012)
• Recognized as a prominent reality television personality in India
• Known for his return to mainstream reality TV after a long hiatus through The 50 (2026)

External Links

• Instagram
• IMDb

See also

• The 50
• Karan Patel
• Ridhima Pandit
• Dino James