Suraj Sharma Bio: Age, Height, Life of Pi, Net Worth, Parents, Career, Awards, Wife, Instagram

Suraj Sharma is a prominent Indian actor known for his breakthrough performance as Pi Patel in Ang Lee‘s Academy Award-winning film Life of Pi (2012). He has since appeared in projects like God Friended Me, The Illegal, and Gulmohar, showcasing his range in drama, comedy, and character-driven roles with a natural screen presence.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Suraj Sharma
• Stage Name: Suraj Sharma
• Born: March 21, 1993
• Age: 33 years old
• Birthplace: New Delhi, India
• Nationality: Indian
• Ethnicity: Indian
• Occupation: Actor
• Height: 175 cm
• Religion: Hinduism
• Parents: Gokul Churai and Shailaja Sharma
• Siblings: Sriharsh Sharma and Dhruvatara Sharma
• Spouse: Unknown
• Children: None
• Relationship: Unknown
• Net Worth: $3 million USD

Early Life and Education

Suraj Sharma was born on March 21, 1993, in New Delhi, India. He was brought up by his parents, Gokul Churai, a software engineer from Thalassery, Kerala, and a professional chess player, and Shailaja Sharma, an economist from Palakkad, Kerala, in a Malayali family.

He grew up with a younger brother, Sriharsh Sharma, who is also an actor, and a younger sister, Dhruvatara Sharma. He studied philosophy at St. Stephen’s College, University of Delhi. He had no prior formal acting experience before auditioning for Life of Pi. His ethnicity is Indian, and his religion is Hinduism.

Career

Suraj Sharma made his acting debut with the lead role of Pi Patel in Life of Pi (2012), directed by Ang Lee. The film was a global success, and his performance earned him awards including the Saturn Award for Best Performance by a Younger Actor and recognition from the Las Vegas Film Critics Society.

He later starred as Rakesh in God Friended Me (2018–2020) and appeared in Happy Death Day 2U (2019) as Samar. Other notable works include The Illegal, Gulmohar (for which he won the Filmfare OTT Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Web Original Film), and various international projects. He continues to balance film, television, and streaming roles, known for his sincere and emotionally resonant portrayals.

Social Media

• Suraj Sharma does not have social media accounts.

Personal Life

Suraj Sharma is 33 years old and his height is 175 cm. His current relationship status is unknown, with no publicly confirmed spouse or long-term partner. No past relationships are widely detailed publicly. He has no children. He maintains a relatively private personal life, focusing on his acting career and family ties in Delhi.

Net Worth

Suraj Sharma‘s net worth is estimated at $3 million USD. His income primarily comes from acting roles in major films such as Life of Pi and Happy Death Day 2U; television series including God Friended Me; residuals and royalties from streaming platforms and award-winning projects; and additional work in web films and international productions.