Aiyaary actor Sidharth Malhotra, who is the heartthrob of many women, turned 32 today (16 January). The actor with his amazing talent, acting skills, smile and killing attitude rocked the Indian cinema with films like Student of the Year, Kapoor & Sons, Baar Baar Dekho, A Gentleman and many more. Now, he is all set to impress us with his upcoming film Aiyaary.

On his birthday, let’s have a look at some interesting facts about the actor you must know:

He made his TV Debut in Prithviraj Chauhan

Many of us don’t know that the hot and chocolaty boy of the tinsel town made his debut in TV serial Dharti Ka Veer Yodha Prithviraj Chauhan which aired on Star Plus along with Rajat Tokas and not in the film Student of the Year. He played the role of Jaichand, while Rajat Tokas played up as Prithviraj Chauhan.

He was offered Madhur Bhandarkar’s Fashion

Sidharth Malhotra was supposed to make his Bollywood debut opposite to Priyanka Chopra in Madhur Bhandarkar’s Fashion, which was much ahead of Karan Johar’s Student of the Year. However, due to his contract with Gladrags, he couldn’t take up the project.

His favorite game is Rugby

The Delhi boy loves to play any sports but is totally into the game of Rugby. He even goes on a run with this pet dog ‘Oscar’. He takes fitness very seriously.

He is an artist too

Brother’s actor is also gifted with many other interest and skills apart from acting. In his spare time, the dashing actor loves sketching. He is often seen sketching and doodling cartoons.

Punjabi by heart-All time Foodie

Well being a fitness freak from being a foodie by heart. He likes Ghar ka khana, sushi, Italian cuisine, biryani, and jalebis.

Gadget Freak

The Baar Baar Dekho actor is also a gadget freak. He loves mobile phones, music players, laptops. He owns lots of gadgets. In his spare time or traveling, he loves listening to music.

His talent was recognized at the age 16

Sidharth was only 16 when he was approached by a casting agent in a café. In 2007, he became second runners-up at the Gladrags mega—model and Manhunt pageant. He also got the subtitle of ‘Mr. Internet Popularity’ and also with the title of ‘Mr. Photogenic’.