Quick Info
| Profession | Novelist |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 12/02/1993 |
| Age | 33 years |
| Birthplace | Chandigarh |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
Latest News about Sumrit Shahi
03/04/2026
Sumrit Shahi co-wrote Maa Ka Sum, an eight-episode Hindi drama series directed by Nicholas Kharkongor and starring Mona Singh and Mihir Ahuja. The series premiered on Amazon Prime Video on 3 April 2026, with Ravinder Randhawa and Vinay Choudhary also credited as writers.
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Bio/Wiki
| Sumrit Shahi is an Indian novelist and screenwriter. | |
| He writes romance and youth-oriented fiction. | |
| He has written several youth-based television shows and web series, and works as a motivational speaker and TEDx speaker. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 175 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
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| College/University | Symbiosis International University, Pune |
| Educational Qualification | A degree in Liberal Arts, majoring in Media Studies with Film Appreciation and Business Management from Symbiosis International University, Pune |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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| Religion | Sikhism |
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
| Hobbies | Reading, Travelling |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Sukhjoit Shahi |
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| Mother | Smiley Shahi |
| Siblings | 2 |
Career
| First Novel | Just Friends (2010) |
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| TV (Screenwriter) | Ek Veer Ki Ardaas Veera (2012-2015) |
| Achievements | In 2015, he was listed on the list of the top 30 young artists under 30 in the country by Hindustan Times. Sadda Haq - My Life, My Choice won the Youth show (fiction) category at Zee Gold Awards in 2014 and at Indian Telly Awards in 2014 and 2015. |
| Notable Works | Sadda Haq - My Life, My Choice (Channel V India), Million Dollar Girl - From Banaras to Paris (Channel V India), Boyz (Big Magic), Twist Waala Love, Secret Diaries (Channel V), BIG F (MTV), Pyar Tune Kya Kiya (Zing), Tu Suraj Mein Saanjh Piya Ki (Star Plus), Black Coffee (web series), Medically Yourrs (Alt Balaji), Pyaar Paisa Profit, Ek Farzi Love Story, Maa Ka Sum (Amazon Prime Video) |
| Recent Work | Co-wrote the Hindi drama series Maa Ka Sum (Amazon Prime Video, 2026) |
Favourites
| Food | Rajma Chawal, Sushi, Dahi Kebabs |
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| Book series | Harry Potter |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Sumrit Shahi, an Indian novelist and screenwriter, is renowned for his romance novels. | |
| 2. He faced challenges in his schooling and completed his education at Bhavan Vidyalaya, Panchkula. | |
| 3. At 17, he penned his first novel, 'Just Friends,' surpassing 1 Lakh copies in initial sales. | |
| 4. His second book, “A Lot Like Love… A Li ‘l Like Chocolate,” earned him the title "rock star of youth writing." | |
| 5. Sumrit wrote for The Daily Post, Chandigarh, and freelanced for India Today in 2012. | |
| 6. His screenwriting debut was with the serial Ek Veer Ki Ardaas…Veera on StarPlus. | |
| 7. Sumrit has worked on over 1300 episodes for 10 TV shows, including Sadda Haq and Boyz. | |
| 8. In 2015, his third novel, “Never Kiss Your Best Friend,” was released by Rupa Publications. | |
| 9. He participated in a TEDx event in Chandigarh in 2017 and has written scripts for several web series. | |
| 10. Sumrit enjoys traveling and has visited countries like Dubai, Spain, the UK, and France. | |
| 11. It is known that Sumrit Shahi has a preference for consuming alcohol. | |
| 12. Sumrit has written 7 youth-based television shows with over 1300 episodes. |
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