Born on March 21, 1993, in New Delhi, India, Suraj Sharma grew up in a family of actors. His mother, Shailaja Sharma, is a renowned classical dancer, and his father, Gokul Churai Sharma, is a software engineer who did theater as a hobby. Suraj’s younger brother, Sriharsh Sharma, is also an actor. Being raised in an environment surrounded by the arts, it’s no surprise that Suraj developed an interest in acting at a young age.
Suraj made his acting debut with Ang Lee’s Life of Pi in 2012. He was only 17 years old when he got the role of Pi Patel, the protagonist of the movie. Suraj had no prior acting experience, and he had to go through extensive training to prepare for the role. The film was a massive success, and Suraj’s performance was praised by both audiences and critics. He even received a nomination for Best Actor at the 18th Screen Actors Guild Awards.
After the success of Life of Pi, Suraj Sharma had multiple offers flooding in, but he decided to take a break from acting to complete his studies. He enrolled in St Stephen’s College, where he pursued a degree in Philosophy. During his college years, he continued to act in theater and short films. He also attended New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts and graduated in 2018.
In 2015, Suraj returned to the big screen with the film Umrika, directed by Prashant Nair. The movie premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and won the Audience Award in the World Cinema Dramatic section. In the same year, he also appeared in the Bollywood film, Dil Dhadakne Do, directed by Zoya Akhtar. The multi-starrer film featured Anil Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra, Ranveer Singh, and Shefali Shah in pivotal roles.
In 2018, Suraj Sharma made his television debut with the CBS drama series God Friended Me. He played Rakesh Singh, a computer genius who helps the protagonist Miles Finer (Brandon Micheal Hall) solve the mystery behind the social media account that seems to be God’s friend suggestion. The series ran for two seasons and was well-received by audiences.
Besides acting, Suraj Sharma is also interested in photography and filmmaking. He has worked as a co-writer and director of the short film named “The Forlorn”. The film premiered at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival and received positive reviews.
In conclusion, Suraj Sharma is one of the brightest talents in the Indian acting industry. He has worked with some of the most acclaimed filmmakers and actors, proving his expertise in the field. Not only is he a talented actor, but he also has a passion for other art forms like photography and filmmaking. We can’t wait to see what Suraj Sharma has in store for us in the future.