Sumeet Sachdev Biography: Ethnicity, Awards, Wife, Age, Children, Movies, Net Worth, Religion

Sumeet Sachdev is an Indian actor and architect widely recognized for his portrayal of Gautam “Gomzy” Virani on the long-running television series Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi.

With a career spanning over two decades in the Hindi television industry, he has become a familiar face through significant roles in popular dramas, including Yeh Hai Mohabbatein.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Sumeet Sachdev
• Born: 18 March 1976
• Age: 50 years old
• Birthplace: Delhi, India
• Nationality: Indian
• Occupation: Actor, Architect, Director
• Height: 1.85 m
• Parents: Mr. Sachdev and Neena Sachdev
• Siblings: Sandeep Sachdev, Sonya Sachdev
• Spouse: Amrita Gujral (m. 2007)
• Children: Ehan Sachdev
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $3 million

Early Life and Education

Sumeet Sachdev was born on 18 March 1976 in Delhi, India, to mother Neena Sachdev and father Mr. Sachdev.

He has an older sister named Sonya Sachdev and a younger brother named Sandeep Sachdev, who won the reality show Biggest Loser Jeetega.

Growing up in Delhi, he pursued a professional degree in Architecture from the Sushant School of Art and Architecture in Gurgaon, which remains a defining aspect of his professional identity before and alongside his acting career.

He is of South Asian (Punjabi) ethnicity and practices Hinduism.

Career

Sumeet Sachdev began his acting career after moving to Mumbai, making his debut in Aamir Reza Hussain’s theatrical tribute to Kargil war heroes, The Fifty Days War.

Despite failing four initial auditions for Balaji Telefilms, he eventually secured the role that would define his early career: Gautam “Gomzy” Virani in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi.

He also took on episodic roles in Kya Hadsaa Kya Haqeeqat during this period, marking his entry into negative and complex characters.

Following the massive popularity of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, Sachdev expanded his repertoire by playing the lead role of Kabir Khan in Sony TV’s Khwaish, one of the first Muslim-oriented television serials, and taking on a negative role as Shashank in Karam Apnaa Apnaa.

After a brief hiatus, he returned to television in November 2009 with Pyaar Ka Bandhan and later appeared in Bandini.

A significant career milestone was his portrayal of Abhimanyu “Mani” Raghav in the long-running series Yeh Hai Mohabbatein, which kept him in the public eye from 2014 to 2019.

In later years, Sachdev expanded his professional portfolio beyond acting to include directing, making his directorial debut with the short film Rehman Saheb Ko Phone Karna Hai.

He remained active in the industry with episodic appearances in shows like C.I.D. and a supporting role as Sumer Babbar in Chashni (2023).

His dual identity as an architect and actor distinguishes him within the entertainment industry, showcasing a career sustained by versatility and resilience.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @meetsumeet18
• Facebook Handle: @sumeetsachdevofficial

Personal Life

Sumeet Sachdev married Amrita Gujral, the head of International Media Marketing at The Times of India, on 9 December 2007 in a traditional Punjabi wedding ceremony held in Chandigarh, India.

The couple has a son named Ehan Sachdev.

Sachdev has largely kept his family life away from media scrutiny, maintaining a private personal lifestyle despite his public career.

Filmography

• Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi (2002)
• Kya Hadsaa Kya Haqeeqat (2002)
• Karam Apnaa Apnaa (2006)
• Khwaish (2007)
• Pyaar Ka Bandhan (2009)
• Bandini (2010)
• Yeh Hai Mohabbatein (2014)
• Chashni (2023)

Net Worth

Sumeet Sachdev has an estimated net worth of approximately $3 million USD.

His primary income sources include his long-standing career as a television actor in major Hindi serials, along with earnings from brand endorsements and his work as a director.