Quick Info
| Profession | Actor, Director, Screenwriter |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 05/03/1963 |
| Age | 63 years |
| Birthplace | Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, India |
Latest News about Saurabh Shukla
12/10/2025
Saurabh Shukla discussed a difficult period in his career when he had nearly lost interest in acting. He said meeting Ranbir Kapoor on the set of Barfi! helped rekindle his passion and reminded him why he wanted to perform.
05/06/2025
Saurabh Shukla spoke about the early days of his life in Mumbai, recalling how he and Manoj Bajpayee once lived on a very small monthly rent in the 1990s. He contrasted those conditions with how difficult it has become for new actors to sustain themselves in the city today.
15/05/2025
Saurabh Shukla reflected on Raid 2 and described details of the film’s narration and character work. He also discussed behind-the-scenes creative choices tied to the movie’s presentation and storytelling.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Saurabh Shukla |
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| Nickname | Not Known |
| School | Not Known |
| College/University | Khalsa College, Delhi, India |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 168 cm |
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| Weight | 82 kg |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Salt & Pepper (semi-bald) |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Address | 202, Green Crest, F 19, Yamuna Nagar, Andheri West, Mumbai - 400053, Near Lokhandwala |
| Hobbies | Reading, Writing, Watching Films |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Not Known |
| Wife/Spouse | Barnali Ray Shukla |
Family
| Father | (vocalist) |
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| Mother | Dr. Jogmaya Shukla (Tabla Player) |
| Siblings | One elder brother |
Career
| Debut |
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| Notable Works | Satya (1998), Nayak: The Real Hero (2001), Yuva (2004), Lage Raho Munna Bhai (2006), Barfi! (2012), Slumdog Millionaire (2008), Jolly LLB (2013), Raid (2018) | ||||||
| Awards | National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for Jolly LLB (2014) |
Favourites
| Favourite Film Maker | Shekhar Kapoor |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/saurabhshuklafilms/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He was born in Gorakhpur district, Uttar Pradesh, to a family of musicians. | |
| 2. His family relocated to Delhi from Gorakhpur when he was just two years old. | |
| 3. During his childhood, his parents permitted him and his elder brother to watch a minimum of four films per week. | |
| 4. At the age of six, he aspired to be a filmmaker. | |
| 5. In 2014, he received the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in Jolly LLB. | |
| 6. He began his entertainment career as a stage actor, appearing in Indian theatrical productions including A View from the Bridge, Look Back in Anger, and Ghashiram Kotwal. | |
| 7. He penned the Zee Cine Award-nominated screenplay for the 2003 film Calcutta Mail. | |
| 8. Director Anurag Basu and co-actor Ranbir Kapoor revived his acting career through the film Barfi! (2012). |