Quick Info
| Profession | Novelist |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 12/02/1993 |
| Age | 33 years |
| Birthplace | Chandigarh |
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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) |
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. |