X

Join or Sign In

Sign in to customize your TV listings

Continue with Facebook Continue with email

By joining TV Guide, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy.

Suraj Sharma Biography

Birth Name:Suraj Sharma

Birth Place:New Delhi, India

Profession Actor

Fast Facts

  • Won a Saturn Award from the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films for Best Performance by a Younger Actor/Actress for "Life of Pi" in 2013
  • Won a Sierra Award from the Las Vegas Film Critics Society Awards for Youth in Film for "Life of Pi" in 2012
  • Was nominated for an Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture for "Life of Pi" in 2013
  • Studied Philosophy at St․ Stephen's College in Delhi University
  • Had very little acting experience before auditioning for "Life of Pi" and he would often improvise instead of memorizing his lines
  • Quote: "There were moments [on Life of Pi"] when I thought 'this is really hard' and there were moments when I thought 'can I do this?' But you kind of always have to․ No matter what you're doing, get past that fear and take that leap․""
  • Quote: "(On his training for "Life of Pi"): "It tested me physically and emotionally in every way․ I was a twig who didn't do much․""
  • Best known for his role as Pi Patel in the 2012 film "Life of Pi․"
  • He originally attended the "Life of Pi" audition just to support his brother, who had to bribe him with a Subway sandwich to get him to come
  • His preparation for "Life of Pi" included reading Dostoevsky, learning yoga and meditation, a physical training regime, and acting lessons from director Ang Lee

Awards

  • 2012Golden Schmoes-Breakthrough Performance of the Year: nominated
  • 2012Sierra Award-Youth in Film: winner
  • 2012PFCS Award-Breakthrough Performance on Camera: nominated
  • 2013Saturn Award-Best Performance by a Younger Actor: winner
  • 2013Critics Choice Award-Best Young Actor/Actress: nominated
  • 2013Empire Award-Best Male Newcomer: nominated
  • 2013Image Award-Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture: nominated
  • 2013MTV Movie Award-Breakthrough Performance: nominated
  • 2013MTV Movie Award-Best Scared-As-S**t Performance: winner
  • 2013OFTA Film Award-Best Breakthrough Performance: Male: nominated
  • 2021Best Actor : Feature Film-Best Actor : Feature Film: winner
  • 2023Original Films Award-Best Supporting Actor / Actess: nominated
  • 2023FOI Online Award-Best Performance by an Ensemble Cast: winner
  • 2023Popular Award-Best Supporting Actor: Web Original Film: winner
  • 2023OTT Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
  • 2024Iconic Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Web Film: nominated