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 |
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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 | Shukla Barnali Ray |
Family
| Father | (vocalist) |
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| Mother | Dr. Jogmaya Shukla (Tabla Player) |
| Siblings | One (elder) |
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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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). |