Siddhartha Basu Indian Director Known for Madras Cafe

Known for

Film 2013 Madras Cafe Film 2015 Bombay Velvet

Biography

Siddhartha Basu (28 December 1954, Kolkata) is an Indian director. Audiences know him from Madras Cafe (2013) and Bombay Velvet (2015).

Early life

His education includes St. Stephen's College; The Frank Anthony Public School, New Delhi; and Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan.

Career

His screen career on record begins in 2007 with Jiya Jale. Siddhartha Basu’s credits add up to 3 films and one TV series from 2007 to 2015. His characters include President of India in How Old Are You (2014). Behind the camera, he is listed as director on Jiya Jale.

Filmography

4 credits

Year	Title	Role	Type
2015	Bombay Velvet		Film
2014	How Old Are You	President of India	Film
2013	Madras Cafe		Film
2007–	Jiya Jale	Director	TV series

Personal life

He studied at St. Stephen's College; The Frank Anthony Public School, New Delhi; and Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan.

Siddhartha Basu on Social Media

X X (Twitter) @babubasu

Frequently asked questions

How old is Siddhartha Basu?

Siddhartha Basu is 71 years old, born on 28 December 1954 in Kolkata.

What is Siddhartha Basu known for?

Siddhartha Basu is known for Madras Cafe (2013) and Bombay Velvet (2015).

What is Siddhartha Basu’s nationality?

Siddhartha Basu is Indian, born in Kolkata.

Sources

• Wikidata (Q7508128), accessed October 2026
• Photo: User:Imastermind · CC BY-SA 3.0

Last checked 10 October 2026 by the Wiki of Celebs editorial team

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