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Uday Surya Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 16, 2026 • 3 min read

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Quick Info

Date of birth14 December

BirthplaceBengaluru, Karnataka

ProfessionModel, Actor

NationalityIndian

Marital statusUnmarried

FamilyFather - Sham Sundar Punjabi; Mother - Archana Punjabi; Sisters - Sunayna Shamsundar Punjabi, Prerana Shamsundar Punjabi

Uday Surya Biography

Uday Surya is an Indian model and actor from Bengaluru who has worked in Kannada films, television and short films. He gained wider recognition after his 2

Early life and background

Uday Surya, born Vivek S Punjabi, hails from Bengaluru, Karnataka. He completed his schooling at Sindhi High School and went on to study electrical and electronics engineering at Sir M. Visvesvaraya Institute of Technology, earning a B.E. between 2004 and 2008. Social details listed on his profile indicate he identifies as a humanist. He follows a non-vegetarian diet.

Career

Uday began his professional life working in the corporate sector; from September 2008 he was employed as a business associate at AON Financial. He moved into acting from around 2011, appearing in the supporting cast of the Kannada film Lifeu Ishtene that year. Over the following years he took roles in short films and regional productions, featuring in the 2013 short film Vetkai and later in the short Sulige Sikkidaaga where he played a character named Kumar.

By 2015 he expanded into modelling and walked his first ramp for designer Kaushal Vishu. He also appeared in advertising spots for several brands, including Hero (Hero HF Dawn), Red FM 93.5, Cleartrip Wallet and Schneider Electric. On television he has frequently been cast in negative roles, with appearances in the Kannada shows Avalu (telecast on Udaya TV), Nagakannike (Colors Kannada), Amma and Shantam Paapam. He played Yathiraaj in the serial Putmalli on Star Suvarna.

Uday’s film work includes a role in the 2017 American short The Benefaction, shot in Bangalore, and in the Kannada feature Honeymoon in Bangkok (2020). In 2019 he was credited in the Kannada film Savarna Deergha Sandhi as Maani. In 2022 he appeared as Soda, an engineering student, in the film Buddies. The same year brought increased visibility through the TV show Ramachaari on Colors Kannada and as a contestant on Bigg Boss OTT Kannada, appearances that helped raise his public profile.

Public profile

Physically, Uday is listed at 178 cm (5'10") and around 70 kg, with measurements and distinguishing tattoos reported on his right bicep and an anchor on his back. His parents are named Sham Sundar Punjabi and Archana Punjabi; he has two sisters, Sunayna Shamsundar Punjabi, who works as a yoga teacher, and Prerana Shamsundar Punjabi. He is unmarried.

Outside of acting and modelling he has been associated with Bengaluru-based Pocket Money Entertainment between 2013 and 2015 and has done occasional brand endorsements. He is also reported to be engaged with the Kiran Raj Foundation, an NGO focused on education for homeless children and community support for senior citizens. Personal interests noted include an affinity for the actor Salman Khan and a liking for cricket.

Latest updates

In 2022 Uday’s television presence grew significantly through his role on Ramachaari and his participation in Bigg Boss OTT Kannada. He continued to be active across film, television and modelling projects, maintaining visibility through brand work and public appearances. Reports indicate he owns a BMW and shares social moments online with friends.

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Recent Work

Buddies

Played the role of Soda, a poor engineering student

2022
Ramachaari

Starred in the Kannada TV show telecast on Colors Kannada

2022
Bigg Boss OTT Kannada

Contestant on the reality show

2022
Honeymoon in Bangkok

Appeared in the Kannada horror-comedy film

2020
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Career Highlights

  1. Started acting career around 2011, with a supporting role in Lifeu Ishtene
  2. Moved into modelling in 2015 and appeared in multiple brand advertisements
  3. Television roles in Avalu, Nagakannike, Putmalli and other Kannada serials
  4. Gained broader recognition in 2022 through Ramachaari and Bigg Boss OTT Kannada
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Uday Surya born?

Uday Surya was born on 14 December.

What is Uday Surya known for?

Uday Surya is known for model, Actor.

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Uday Surya's marital status is listed as Unmarried.