Sooraj Pancholi Biography: Movies, Awards, Controversy, Net Worth, Age, Instagram, Parents, Sister, Spouse

Sooraj Pancholi, is an Indian actor and assistant director, that rose to prominence with his acting debut in the 2015 film “Hero,” for which he won a Filmfare Award for Best Newcomer.

Born into a family of actors, Sooraj‘s early work as an assistant director on films like “Ek Tha Tiger” laid the groundwork for his transition to acting.

Profile

• Full name: Sooraj Pancholi
• Date of birth: July 5, 1990
• Age: 35 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
• State of origin: Uttar Pradesh or Maharashtra
• Nationality: Indian
• Profession: Actor and Assistant Director
• Height: 5′ 8½″ (1.74 m)
• Parents: Aditya Pancholi (father) and Zarina Wahab (mother)
• Siblings: Sana Pancholi (sister)
• Spouse: N/A
• Children: N/A
• Relationship status: Dating Larissa Bonesi
• Religion: Christianity (although born to a Hindu father and Muslim mother)
• Ethnicity: Gujarati
• Net worth: $2 million

Early Life and Education

Sooraj Pancholi, now at the age of 35, was born to actors Aditya Pancholi and Zarina Wahab in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. Sooraj‘s family background in the film industry likely influenced his early interest in cinema.

He attended Pali Hill School in Mumbai and later completed his education through the National Open School.

Personal Life

Sooraj Pancholi‘s personal life has been marred by controversy, particularly his relationship with late actress Jiah Khan. Their relationship ended tragically with Jiah‘s death in 2013, leading to Sooraj‘s arrest and subsequent legal battles.

He was eventually acquitted due to lack of evidence. Since 2016, Sooraj has been in a relationship with Brazilian model Larissa Bonesi.

Career

Sooraj Pancholi began his career in the film industry as an assistant director, working on notable films like “Guzaarish” and “Ek Tha Tiger.” His acting debut came with the 2015 film “Hero,” opposite Athiya Shetty, which earned him a Filmfare Award for Best Newcomer.

He has since appeared in films like “Satellite Shankar” and “Time to Dance.” Sooraj has also featured in music videos and has been involved in various promotional activities.

Awards

• Stardust Award for Best Jodi (Pair) of The Year (shared with Athiya Shetty) for “Hero” (2015)
• Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut for “Hero” (2016)
• Producers Guild Film Awards for Most Promising Debut Jodi (shared with Athiya Shetty) for “Hero” (2016)
• International Indian Film Academy Awards for Hottest Pair (shared with Athiya Shetty) for “Hero” (2016)
• HT India’s Most Stylish Awards for Fresh Face Of The Year – Male (2016)
• Screen Awards nomination for Most Promising Newcomer – Male for “Hero” (2016)

Net Worth

Sooraj Pancholi‘s net worth is estimated around $2 million. His income likely comes from his acting career, appearances in music videos, and other promotional activities.

Controversy

Sooraj Pancholi‘s career has been overshadowed by the tragic death of his girlfriend Jiah Khan in 2013. He was arrested and charged with abetment to suicide, leading to a prolonged legal battle.

Sooraj was eventually acquitted due to lack of evidence. This case has been a significant source of controversy and public scrutiny throughout his career.

Social Media

• Instagram: @soorajpancholi
• Twitter: N/A

Filmography

• Guzaarish (2010) – Assistant Director
• Ek Tha Tiger (2012) – Assistant Director
• Hero (2015) – Actor
• Satellite Shankar (2019) – Actor
• Time to Dance (2021) – Actor
• Kesari Veer (2025) – Actor