Suraj Sharma
About Suraj Sharma
Suraj Sharma is an Indian actor from New Delhi, who made his debut with the title role in the 2012 film Life of Pi. Suraj Sharma was born in New Delhi, India. His parents are Malayalis, they hail from Kerala. Suraj is a student of philosophy at St Stephen's college in New Delhi. He has completed schooling from Sardar Patel Vidyalaya, where he was described as a popular student. Before the role, he had no acting experience, and auditioned only because he was there with his younger brother Shriharsh Sharma who requested he come along. He was one of the 3,000 actors to audition for the role of Piscine Molitor Patel (Pi). Sharma went through several rounds of auditions before winning the part. Director Ang Lee has stated that he selected Sharma primarily based on his expressive eyes and innocent appearance. According to him, Sharma had not only the emotion, but also the "look" of Pi. His "medium complexion" and "average build" were deemed perfect for the role. Since filming Life of Pi, Sharma has returned to studying philosophy at St. Stephen's College, Delhi of Delhi University, and intends to continue working in filmmaking in some capacity.[6] The movie has received critical acclaim and positive reviews for Sharma's performance. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Filmography(4)
| Film | Release Date | Role | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
Gulmohar Family | 3 Mar 2023 | Aditya Batra | Released |
 The Hungry Drama | 1 Sept 2017 | Ankur Joshi | Hit |
 Phillauri Fantasy | 24 Mar 2017 | Kanan | Released |
 Umrika Drama | 29 Jul 2015 | Ramakant | Released |
Career Timeline
4 films · Debut 2015
Frequent Co-stars(8)
Trailers(3)
Suraj Sharma – Career & Contributions to Hindi Cinema
Suraj Sharma is one of bollywood's celebrated actors, having contributed to 4 hindi films in the hindi film industry (popularly known as bollywood), headquartered in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Throughout their career, Suraj Sharma has collaborated with some of bollywood's finest artists, including Rahul V. Chittella, Bornila Chatterjee, Kurban Kassam. These on-screen partnerships have resonated strongly with bollywood audiences.
Suraj Sharma has worked across multiple genres in hindi cinema, including Drama, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Romance. This versatility has made them a sought-after name across all kinds of bollywood productions.
Suraj Sharma made their hindi film debut in 2015 with the film Umrika. Since then, they have steadily grown into one of bollywood's most recognised faces, building a loyal fanbase across Odisha and among the global bollywood diaspora.
Follow Suraj Sharma's complete filmography, songs, trailers and box office records on The Cinema Verse — the most comprehensive bollywood cinema database online.
FAQs about Suraj Sharma
How many hindi films has Suraj Sharma acted in?▼
Suraj Sharma has been part of 4 hindi films in bollywood, spanning genres such as Family, Drama, Fantasy.
What is Suraj Sharma's most popular hindi film?▼
Suraj Sharma's notable hindi films include "Gulmohar", "The Hungry", "Phillauri". Visit each movie page on The Cinema Verse for detailed cast, songs and review information.
What is Suraj Sharma's role in hindi cinema?▼
Suraj Sharma works as a Actor in the hindi film industry (bollywood). Suraj Sharma is an Indian actor from New Delhi, who made his debut with the title role in the 2012 film Life of Pi. Suraj Sharma was born in New Delh...
When did Suraj Sharma debut in bollywood?▼
Suraj Sharma made their bollywood debut in 2015 with the film "Umrika".
What genres has Suraj Sharma worked in?▼
Suraj Sharma has worked in Drama (4 films), Comedy (2 films), Family (1 film), Fantasy (1 film), Romance (1 film) in their hindi film career.