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Sooraj Pancholi Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 15, 2026 • 3 min read

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Quick Info

Date of birth9 November 1990

Age32 Years

BirthplaceMumbai

ProfessionActor and Assistant Director

NationalityIndian

Marital statusUnmarried

FamilyFather - Aditya Pancholi; Mother - Zarina Wahab; Sister - Sana Pancholi

Sooraj Pancholi Biography

Sooraj Pancholi is an Indian actor and former assistant director from Mumbai. Born on 9 November 1990 to actors Aditya Pancholi and Zarina Wahab, he moved‑

Early life and background
Sooraj Pancholi was born on 9 November 1990 in Mumbai. He grew up in the city where his parents, both actors, were based. He attended Pali Hill School in Mumbai and later studied through the National Open School, completing education up to Class 12. His family roots trace back to Gujarat.

Career
Pancholi began his film industry career behind the camera. He worked as an assistant director on the 2010 Hindi film Guzaarish and went on to assist on other productions, including Ek Tha Tiger in 2012. He transitioned to acting and made his on‑screen debut as the lead in the Hindi feature Hero (2015), playing the character Suraj Kaushik.

Following his debut, Sooraj appeared in several projects: Satellite Shankar (2019), Time to Dance (2021), and the biopic Hawa Singh, which was listed as under production as of 2022. He has also featured in music videos, such as “GF BF” (2016) by Gurinder Seagal and “Dim Dim Lights” (2019) by Rahul Jain.

Pancholi’s performance in Hero brought industry recognition. He shared the 2015 Stardust Award for Best Jodi with his co‑star and was named Best Male Debut at the Filmfare Awards in 2016 for the same film.

Public profile
Sooraj is the son of actor‑producer Aditya Pancholi and actress Zarina Wahab. He has a sister, Sana Pancholi, who works as a restaurateur. His extended family includes relatives active in creative fields. He is an animal lover and keeps several pet dogs at home. Fitness and sports feature in his lifestyle; he regularly works out, enjoys football, and takes part in road cycling.

Personal life and public incidents
Pancholi is a non‑vegetarian and has spoken publicly about influences and mentors in his life, citing actor Salman Khan as a role model. He has appeared on magazine covers and maintains a public interest in fashion and cars. Reported vehicle interests include models from Jeep, Mercedes‑Benz, BMW, Jaguar and Toyota, and a Ducati motorcycle among his possessions.

Sooraj’s name became widely known beyond his film work because of legal proceedings connected to the death of actress Jiah Khan in 2013. He was questioned by investigators and went through a series of court appearances in the years that followed. The case was investigated by multiple agencies and transferred to a special CBI court; in April 2023 the special CBI court acquitted him. Public statements attributed to him in interviews reflect his desire for the matter to be resolved through the legal process and frustration with media coverage of the events.

Latest updates
As of 2022, Hawa Singh was reported as under production. In interviews in 2023, Sooraj said he had been in a long relationship for seven years but chose not to disclose his partner’s identity. He continues to pursue acting projects and appears in films and music videos.

Public image and interests
Pancholi is often associated with fitness and style. He has expressed admiration for film personalities and directors and has appeared on the covers of publications including Filmfare, Stardust and Society. He maintains an active public profile tied to his film work, fitness pursuits and interest in automobiles.

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Recent Work

Time to Dance

Featured as an actor in the 2021 Hindi film

2021
Hawa Singh

Biopic listed as under production as of 2022

2022
Satellite Shankar

Actor in the 2019 Hindi film

2019
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Career Highlights

  1. Assistant director on Guzaarish (2010)
  2. Lead actor in Hero (2015) as Suraj Kaushik
  3. Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut (2016)
  4. Stardust Award for Best Jodi (2015)
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