Quick Info
| Profession | Actor, TV Presenter |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 07/12/1987 |
| Age | 38 years |
| Birthplace | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
Latest News about Suhail Chandhok
15/07/2026
Suhail Chandhok was profiled by the Australia India Youth Dialogue in 2026 for his work across sports broadcasting, franchise leadership, and grassroots sports development. The profile highlighted his role as CEO of U Mumba and his co-founding of Elev8 India Sportz, along with recognition such as the Oxford-Cambridge Half Blue, Business World’s 40Under40, and a FICCI Emerging Sports Entrepreneur award.
16/08/2025
In a 2025 interview, Suhail Chandhok discussed the challenges of building and growing a sports franchise in a non-cricket market. He framed his move from playing and broadcasting into sports administration as a natural evolution of his career and spoke about kabaddi as the launchpad for his business side in sport.
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 175 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Sishya School, Chennai |
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| College/University | University of Adelaide, Australia |
| Degree | Double Major Degree in Management and Marketing (Commerce) |
Personal Life
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
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| Hobbies | Travelling, Watching Cricket |
| Tattoo | He has a tattoo on his right arm. |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Wife | Trishya Screwvala |
| Marriage Date | 19/01/2017 |
| Affairs/Girlfriends | Trishya Screwvala (Daughter of Ronnie Screwvala, an entrepreneur & philanthropist) |
Family
| Father | Vicky Chandhok (Former racing and rally driver and the President of the FIA Asia-Pacific Rally Championship) |
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| Mother | Chitra Chandhok |
| Siblings | Karun Chandhok (F1 racer from India) |
Career
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| Awards, Honours, Achievements |
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| Current Positions | CEO of U Mumba and Mumba Masters in the Pro Kabaddi League and Ultimate Table Tennis; CEO of upGrad Mumba Masters in the Global Chess League |
Favourites
| Food | Pizza |
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| Sport(s) | Cricket, Golf |
| Cricketer | Sachin Tendulkar |
Social Media
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Suhail Chandhok is a versatile Indian personality known for acting, hosting TV shows, and commentating on sports. | |
| 2. He was raised in a prosperous family in Chennai. | |
| 3. Coming from a family with a sports background, Suhail developed a passion for sports from a young age. | |
| 4. While in school, he actively participated in cricket and football. | |
| 5. After a brief cricket career, Suhail retired due to knee injuries and surgeries. | |
| 6. In 2016, he hosted India's first Periscope TV chat show, 'On The Ball with Suhail.' | |
| 7. Suhail has represented brands like 'Castrol Activ,' 'StudyAdelaide,' 'SportsNut App,' and 'Omologato Watches' as their brand ambassador. | |
| 8. He is fluent in English, Hindi, and Tamil. | |
| 9. Maintaining his fitness is a priority for Suhail, and he adheres to a strict workout routine. | |
| 10. He played in the Indian Premier League for Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2009 and the Champions League Twenty20 in the same year. | |
| 11. He acted as Kumaran in the 2014 Tamil film Veeram alongside Ajith Kumar and Tamannaah Bhatia. | |
| 12. He has presented major cricket events including ICC World Cup 2015, ICC T20 World Cup 2016, ICC Champions Trophy 2017, and IPL for Star Sports and Hotstar. | |
| 13. He has provided commentary for Hero Indian Super League Football, Hero Hockey India League, and Pro Kabaddi League. | |
| 14. He is the CEO of U Mumba in the Pro Kabaddi League and Ultimate Table Tennis, and CEO of upGrad Mumba Masters in the Global Chess League. | |
| 15. He is a sports entrepreneur with involvement in multiple professional sports leagues and ventures. |