Growing up in a Punjabi household as the son of veteran actor Puneet Issar, Siddhanth Issar witnessed the sacred rituals of Karwa Chauth firsthand through his parents. Today, as he carries forward those cherished family traditions with his wife, Surbhi—an actor and his trusted creative sounding board—Karwa Chauth holds an even deeper meaning. Widely celebrated for his powerful portrayal of Lord Ram in grand Ramleela plays, Siddhanth opens up about love, festive pampering, his wife’s unwavering support, and how a heartfelt prayer last year shaped his cinematic dreams.
Reflecting on the simple yet glamorous memories of Karwa Chauth from his childhood, Siddhanth shares how his father set a wonderful example of pampering. “Coming from a Punjabi family, my father, Mr Puneet Issar, and my mom kept Karwa Chauth. It was really simple, though of course, there was a certain amount of glamour associated with it at home too. My dad used to buy jewellery for my mom; she used to get up in the morning to do the sargi, and stay the whole day without water and food. We used to go to the terrace in the evening to see the moon, and my mom used to break her fast.”
Carrying those same traditions into his own marriage, Siddhanth cherishes the joy of pampering his wife just as his father did. “Last year was Surbhi’s first Karwa Chauth as a bride. I carry forward all that my father does for Karwa Chauth. I recently shopped with her for sargi; I bought all that I had to give her for shagun. The morning meal—I will continue my father’s legacy and cook for Surbhi.”
Acknowledging Surbhi’s background in acting and the unique perspective she brings to his career, he speaks warmly about her creative insights. “Surbhi has also been an actor, so she understands things well. I have played Ram in Ramleela. She is understanding, and I am blessed to have her as my wife. Recently, the Ramleela in Delhi was watched by 60,000 people and televised too, and she gave me suggestions. She knows the grammar and arithmetic of TV more; she tells me to be more easy-going.”
Looking back at last year’s festive season, Siddhanth shares how Surbhi’s heartfelt prayer miraculously aligned with the release of his film this year. “Last year on Karwa Chauth, my wife prayed that I get a film. Now, this year, just before Karwa Chauth, my film Lohitaksha releases. I owe this to my wife; she prayed for it, and this Karwa Chauth, my film releases.”
Sharing his creative vision when asked about directing his own Karwa Chauth celebration. “Instead of having the glamorous part of waiting for the moon, I will make the sargi part more prominent. A man gets up and cooks food for his wife—I will show how the husband also fasts with the wife.”
Describing how the Issar family wraps up the festive day together, Siddhanth concludes, “We will go out as a family, have dinner, along with my parents. Karwa Chauth calls for a big celebration in my house.”
