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Chiranjeevi Sarja Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 4, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth17 October 1980

Age39 Years (at time of death)

BirthplaceBangalore

ProfessionActor

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried (at time of death)

SpouseMeghana Raj

FamilyGrandson of actor Shakti Prasad; nephew of actor Arjun Sarja; brother Dhruv Sarja

Chiranjeevi Sarja Biography

Chiranjeevi Sarja was an Indian actor known for his work in Kannada cinema. Born and raised in Bangalore, he made his film debut in 2009 and appeared in a串

Early life and background

Chiranjeevi Sarja was born on 17 October 1980 in Bangalore. Raised in a family with strong film connections, he was the grandson of Kannada actor Shakti Prasad and the nephew of actor Arjun Sarja. He attended Baldwin Boys High School in Bangalore and went on to complete his graduation at Vijaya College.

Career

Sarja began his film career working behind the camera, spending several years as an assistant director with his uncle Arjun Sarja. He transitioned to acting with his on-screen debut in the Kannada film Vayuputra (2009), in which he played the role of Balu. His early work earned him recognition as a promising newcomer; he received the Innovative Film Award for Best Debut (Male) for Vayuputra.

Over the next decade he appeared in a series of Kannada films, including Gandedhe (2010), Kempegowda (2011), Ajith (2014), Amma I Love You (2018), and Sinnga (2019). His final film release was Shivarjuna (2020). Sarja was sometimes known by the nickname "Chiru."

Public profile

Physically, Sarja was described as approximately 173 cm tall (about 5 feet 8 inches) with black eyes and black hair. He was an Indian national and identified with the Libra zodiac sign. Within the Kannada film community he was viewed as a rising actor who continued a family legacy in regional cinema.

Personal life

Chiranjeevi Sarja married actress Meghana Raj. The couple became engaged on 22 October 2017 and held two ceremonies for their marriage: a Christian wedding on 30 April 2018 at St. Anthony’s Church in Koramangala, Bangalore, followed by a Hindu wedding on 2 May 2018 at Bengaluru Palace Ground. At the time of his passing, his wife was pregnant.

Death and reactions

On 7 June 2020 Sarja suffered a sudden medical emergency while speaking to his father by phone and collapsed. He was taken to Apollo Hospital in Jayanagar, Bangalore, where he was pronounced dead that day. He was 39 years old. His last rites were carried out on 8 June 2020 at his grandfather Shakti Prasad’s farmhouse in Jakkenahalli, Madhugiri taluk, Tumakuru district.

Following his death, leaders and figures in Karnataka's public life expressed sorrow. The chief minister of Karnataka at the time, B. S. Yediyurappa, remarked that the Kannada film industry had lost a good actor. Former chief minister H. D. Kumaraswamy described Sarja as a shining star and expressed disappointment at his untimely passing.

Latest updates

Sarja’s final screen appearance was in the 2020 film Shivarjuna. At the time of his death he was married to Meghana Raj and their family announced that his wife was expecting a child.

Editorial Review and Sources

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Recent Work

Shivarjuna

Listed as his last film release.

2020
Sinnga

Feature film appearance.

2019
Amma I Love You

Feature film appearance.

2018
Ajith

Feature film appearance.

2014
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Career Highlights

  1. Debuted in Kannada cinema with Vayuputra (2009)
  2. Won Innovative Film Award for Best Debut (Male) for Vayuputra
  3. Appeared in multiple Kannada films across the 2010s
  4. Final film release: Shivarjuna (2020)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chiranjeevi Sarja born?

17 October 1980

What is Chiranjeevi Sarja known for?

Actor

What is Chiranjeevi Sarja’s marital status?

Married (at time of death)

Who is Chiranjeevi Sarja married to?

Meghana Raj