Suraj Sharma Biography

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