Quick Info
| Profession | Actor, Producer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 06/04/1971 |
| Age | 55 years |
| Birthplace | Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, India |
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Bio/Wiki
| Sanjay Suri is an Indian actor and producer who has worked in Bollywood for over fifteen years. He was born in Srinagar and spent 19 years in the Kashmir valley before his family relocated to New Delhi in 1990 following his father's death in a terrorist attack. He is the youngest of three siblings. | |
| Before establishing himself as an actor, Suri had a successful modeling career, appearing in advertisements for major brands including Gillette, Philishave, Times of India, and Nilkamal Furniture. He made his Bollywood debut in 1999 with a supporting role in 'Pyaar Mein Kabhi Kabhi' and went on to deliver critically acclaimed performances in films such as 'Filhaal', 'Daman: A Victim of Marital Violence', and 'My Brother… Nikhil'. | |
| As a producer, Suri has founded the production company Anticlock Films and has produced several notable films including 'My Brother… Nikhil', 'I AM', and 'Chauranga'. He won the National Award for Best Producer in 2011 for 'I AM' and has served as a jury member at prestigious film festivals including the Dubai International Film Festival and Mumbai Academy of Moving Images. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 175 cm |
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| Weight | 73 kg |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
| Chest | 40 Inches |
| Waist | 33 Inches |
| Biceps | 13 Inches |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Burn Hall School, Srinagar |
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| College | Not Known |
| Education | Bachelor of Commerce with Honours (B.Com.(Hons)) |
Personal Life
| Hobbies | Travelling, photography |
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| Religion | Hinduism |
| Childhood Interests | As a child, Sanjay was a star squash player and represented his school and state teams. He was introduced to squash by his elder brother Raj in class 6 and within two years was selected for the Sub Junior Squash team of Jammu & Kashmir. He also represented the state in Junior national championships. |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 2001 |
| Wife | Ambika Suri |
| Wife Profession | Psychologist |
Family
| Father | Virinder Suri |
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| Mother | Urvashi Suri |
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| Father Notes | Killed in a terrorist attack in 1990 |
| Mother Notes | Her life inspired the character Megha (played by Juhi Chawla) in the film 'I AM' |
| Family Background | Sanjay hails from an affluent business family of Kashmiri Pandits. After the terrorist attack on his father, the family was forced to flee to Jammu where they lived in a refugee camp briefly before relocating to Delhi. |
Career
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| Some Achievements |
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| Notable Films |
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| Production Company | Co-founder of Anticlock Films |
Favourites
| Food | Dark chocolates |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Sanjay hails from Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, India. | |
| 2. His family relocated to Delhi after his father's tragic death in a terrorist attack in 1990. | |
| 3. His acting journey began in 1999 when he portrayed Bhargav in the Bollywood movie 'Pyaar Mein Kabhi Kabhi.' | |
| 4. He appeared on the cover of Stardust Annual 1994 with Pooja Bhatt. | |
| 5. He jokingly calls himself his wife Ambika's first case study, as she is a psychologist. | |
| 6. While living in Srinagar, he developed a strong love for nature and the outdoors. |