Sooraj Pancholi facts for kids
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Sooraj Pancholi
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Pancholi in 2017
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Bombay, Maharashtra, India
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| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2015–Present |
| Partner(s) | Jiah Khan (2012–13) |
| Parent(s) | Aditya Pancholi (father) Zarina Wahab (mother) |
Sooraj Pancholi is an actor from India who stars in Bollywood movies. He is the son of famous actors Aditya Pancholi and Zarina Wahab. Sooraj started his acting career in 2015 with the romantic action film Hero. For his first movie, he won a Filmfare Award for Best Newcomer. He also appeared in the action drama film Satellite Shankar in 2019.
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Early Life and Family
Sooraj Pancholi was born in Mumbai, India. His parents, Aditya Pancholi and Zarina Wahab, are both well-known Bollywood actors. Sooraj has a sister named Sana Pancholi. His grandfather, Rajan Pancholi, was also involved in making films.
Acting Career
Before becoming an actor, Sooraj worked behind the scenes. He was an assistant director for movies like Guzaarish and Ek Tha Tiger.
Film Debut
In 2015, Sooraj made his big acting debut in the movie Hero. This film was a romantic action story. His performance in Hero helped him win the Filmfare Award for Best Newcomer in 2016. This award is given to new actors who show great talent.
Recent Films
After Hero, Sooraj acted in Satellite Shankar, which came out on November 8, 2019. He also appeared in the Indian dance film, Time to Dance, which was released in 2021. Besides movies, Sooraj has been in music videos. These include GF BF (2016) and Dim Dim Lights (2019).
Filmography
Movies Sooraj Pancholi Has Starred In
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Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2015 | Hero | Suraj Kaushik | |
| 2019 | Satellite Shankar | Shankar | |
| 2021 | Time to Dance | Rishabh | |
| 2025 | Kesari Veer |
Hamirji Gohil |
Awards and Recognition
Sooraj Pancholi has received several awards for his acting, especially for his first film, Hero.
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
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| 2015 | Stardust Awards | Best Jodi (Pair) Of The Year (Shared with Athiya Shetty) | Hero | Won |
| 2016 | Filmfare Awards | Best Male Debut | Won | |
| Producers Guild Film Awards | Most Promising Debut Jodi (Shared with Athiya Shetty) | Won | ||
| International Indian Film Academy Awards | Hottest Pair (shared with Athiya Shetty) | Won | ||
| Screen Awards | Most Promising Newcomer – Male | Nominated |
