1. Family Background: Sooraj Pancholi was born on November 9, 1990, in Mumbai to actors Aditya Pancholi and Zarina Wahab. His sister, Sana Pancholi, is a restaurateur.

2. Early Career: Before making his acting debut, Sooraj worked as an assistant director on films like "Guzaarish" (2010) and "Ek Tha Tiger" (2012).

3. Film Debut: He made his acting debut in 2015 with the romantic action film "Hero," alongside Athiya Shetty, for which he won a Filmfare Award for Best Newcomer.

4. Legal Challenges: Sooraj faced legal challenges related to the tragic death of his former girlfriend, actress Jiah Khan, in 2013. He was acquitted of abetting her suicide in April 2023.

5. Current Projects: Sooraj has been involved in various projects, including the dance film "Time to Dance" (2021) and the upcoming historical action drama "Kesari Veer: Legend of Somnath"