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Wife: Sharmila
Height: 5′ 8″
Age: 57 Years
Bio/Wiki | |
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Profession(s) | Singer, Songwriter, Stage Performer |
Physical Stats & More | |
Height (approx.) | 5′ 8″ (173 cm) |
Eye Colour | Brown |
Hair Colour | Black |
Career | |
Debut | • Hindi Film (As a Playback Singer): Hum Naujawan Hai from the film Pyaar Mein Kabhi Kabhi (1997) • Gujrati Film (As a Playback Singer): Pankhida from the film Kevi Rite Jaish (2012) |
Award | 2009: Max Stardust Award for Best Emerging Male Performer for Give Me Some Sunshine from 3 Idiots |
Personal Life | |
Date of Birth | 11 May 1967 (Thursday) |
Age (as of 2024) | 57 Years |
Birthplace | Thrissur, Kerala, India |
Zodiac sign | Taurus |
Nationality | Indian |
Hometown | Mumbai, Maharashtra |
Tattoo | On his both biceps and forearms |
Relationships & More | |
Marital Status | Married |
Family | |
Wife/Spouse | Sharmila |
Favourites | |
Singer | Shankar Mahadevan, Kailash Kher |
Style Quotient | |
Bike Collection | Triumph Bonneville Bobber bike |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Suraj Jagan
- In an interview, he shared that while he was in class 7, he had to change school several times.
- Since his teens, he was inclined towards singing. Initially, he used to perform English songs at various events.
- He once shared that initially, he faced various financial difficulties. He once swiped his card after filling petrol at a petrol pump, and he had only Rs 39 left in his account.
- In 1987, he started performing with a music band named Aurora.
- In 1988, while he was learning guitar from a professional musician, the musician once heard him humming a song. The musician praised him and asked him to perform with his music band in a live show.
- He then started his music band Kryzys. Along with his band, he performed at various events in India and various other countries. Later, he performed with the Chakravyuh band.
- Suraj Jagan has not taken any professional training in singing.
- He has worked with the Indian musician Shantanu Moitra in various ad jingles.
- He played a small role in the Hindi film Rock On!! in 2008.
- In 2009, he gained immense popularity for his song “Give Me Some Sunshine” from the Hindi film 3 Idiots.
- He has lent his voice to songs of various films such as “Hey Johnny” from Johnny Gaddaar (2007; Hindi), “Rang Daalein” from Lafangey Parindey (2010; Hindi), “Challenge nibi na sala” from Challenge 2 (2012; Bengali), Vishwaroopam title track (2012; Tamil), and “Chor” from Blackout (2024; Hindi).
- In 2011, he lent his voice to the jingle song ‘You and I in this Beautiful World’ in the Hutch ad.
- He is an avid animal lover and owns a pet dog.
- Suraj Jagan is often spotted drinking alcohol and smoking cigarettes at various events.