Sidharth Malhotra made his Bollywood debut with Karan Johar’s Student Of The Year. The initial success of the film turned him into one of the most promising newcomers of that year. Later on, Sidharth Malhotra worked in many films and became the Bollywood heartthrob that he is now. Let us check some of the lesser-known facts about Sidharth Malhotra. 1. Worked As An Assistant Director [caption id="attachment_11730" align="alignnone" width="800"] via[/caption] Before making his Bollywood debut, the Aiyaari actor worked as an assistant director in Karan Johar’s “My Name Is Khan”. 2. Sidharth Malhotra's Role Model [caption id="attachment_11734" align="alignnone" width="800"] via[/caption] Sidharth told that he adulates Shah Rukh Khan. Being an assistant director in "My Name Is Khan", he had the opportunity to interact with King Khan and he was inspired by SRK. 3. Supposed To Make Debut With Movie Fashion [caption id="attachment_11726" align="alignnone" width="800"] via[/caption] We all know that Sidharth made his Bollywood debut with the film "Student Of The Year" with Varun Dhawan. However, he was supposed to make his acting debut with Priyanka Chopra starrer, 'Fashion'. He could not sign the project as he was under contract with Gladrags. 4. Desire To Work With Deepika Padukone [caption id="attachment_11725" align="alignnone" width="800"] via[/caption] Siddharth has worked with some of the top Bollywood actresses including, Alia Bhatt and Katrina Kaif. But still, he has a desire to work with Deepika Padukone. 5. Started His Career As A Model [caption id="attachment_11732" align="alignnone" width="800"] via[/caption] Sidharth started his career as a model at the age of 18. He was quite successful in that field and he had also modeled for the international stylist, Roberto Cavalli. 6. Like To Play A Villain [caption id="attachment_11728" align="alignnone" width="800"] via[/caption] He predominantly works as a hero in the films however, he has a desire to play a major villain. Sidharth said, “I would love to play villainous characters. With Mogambo, I liked his cool den which had props to kill people and get rid of them." 7. Loves To Play Rugby [caption id="attachment_11724" align="alignnone" width="800"] via[/caption] Sidharth has a huge interest in sports, whenever he has free time; he plays tennis, football, and rugby. Rugby is also happening to be the favorite sport of the Marjaavaan actor. He also said that rugby turned his attention towards physical fitness. 8. Loves To Have A Pet [caption id="attachment_11731" align="alignnone" width="800"] via[/caption] Sidharth Malhotra is a pet lover, he has a named Oscar. He usually goes for long runs with Oscar who he considers to be a member of the family. 9. Loves To Sketch Cartoons [caption id="attachment_11729" align="alignnone" width="800"] via[/caption] Apart from acting, Sidharth Malhotra has a special interest in artistic work. He loves to sketch cartoons. He also told that sketching is his favorite activity to kill leisure. 10. His Father Was In Merchant Navy [caption id="attachment_11727" align="alignnone" width="800"] via[/caption] Sidharth’s father was in the merchant navy and Sidharth used to join him during the summer holidays. This made Sidharth fond of traveling. These were some of the lesser known facts about Sidharth Malhotra. Were you aware of them? Let us know in the comments below. Entertales is on YouTube, Click here to subscribe for the latest videos and updates.