Suraj Pancholi

Actor

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Satellite Shankar

(8 Nov 2019)

Actor

Shankar

Hero

(11 Sep 2015)

Actor

Sooraj

Awards

2016

Filmfare Awards
(Best Debut Male)

2016

Filmfare Awards
(Best Male Debutant)

News

Sooraj Pancholi seeks blessings at Gurudwara Bangla Sahib

3 May 2023

In the pictures, he can be seen seeking blessings, wearing a t-shirt and denim.After a special court acquitted him of the charge of abetment actor Jiah Khan's death, on Friday, Sooraj penned a thank-you note for "all those who have always supported and believed" in him during his legal battle."Thank you to all those who have always supported and believed in me, only I know how I have lasted through all these years of suffering and pain. Your unconditional love prayers and duas have been my only strength...I could not have survived without you," he wrote on Instagram Story.The 25-year-old 'Nishabd' actor was found dead at her Juhu home in Mumbai on June 3, 2013. Police later arrested Sooraj on the basis of a six-page letter, purportedly written by Jiah, and booked him for abetment to suicide.Sooraj was in an alleged relationship with Jiah.Jiah's mother Rabia Khan alleged that her daughter was murdered. In October 2013, Rabia moved Bombay High Court seeking a CBI probe in the case, alleging that her daughter had been murdered.On the order of the Bombay High Court, the CBI took over the probe from the Maharashtra Police in July 2014. Rabia claimed that her daughter was in an abusive relationship with Sooraj, son of actors Aditya Pancholi and Zarina Wahab.However, on Friday, Sooraj was finally cleared of all the charges by the CBI court in Mumbai.Sooraj also issued a statement to the press after his being acquitted in the Jiah Khan case, saying the last 10 years had been 'painful' for him and his family."The verdict has taken 10 long and painful years and given us many sleepless nights, But today, I have not only won this case against me but I have also won my dignity and confidence back. It took a lot of courage to face the world with such serious allegations levelled against me. I hope and pray to God that nobody goes through what I have at such a young age," he said.He added, "I don't know who will give me these 10 years of my life back but I am glad that this has finally come to an end not only for me but, especially, for my family."Earlier, after his acquittal, Sooraj had shared a note on Instagram that read, "The Truth always wins! #GodIsGreat".Sooraj Pancholi appeared in court on Friday with actor-mother Zarina Wahab.

This is how Sooraj Pancholi thanked "supporters" after being acquitted in Jiah Khan case

28 Apr 2023

The 25-year-old 'Nishabd' actor was found dead at her Juhu home in Mumbai on June 3, 2013. Police later arrested Sooraj on the basis of a six-page letter, purportedly written by Jiah, and booked him for abetment to suicide.Sooraj was in an alleged relationship with Jiah.Jiah's mother Rabia Khan alleged that her daughter was murdered. In October 2013, Rabia moved Bombay High Court seeking a CBI probe in the case, alleging that her daughter had been murdered.On the order of the Bombay High Court, the CBI took over the probe from the Maharashtra Police in July 2014. Rabia claimed that her daughter was in an abusive relationship with Sooraj, son of actors Aditya Pancholi and Zarina Wahab.However, on Friday, Sooraj was finally cleared of all the charges by the CBI court in Mumbai.Sooraj also issued a statement to the press after his being acquitted in the Jiah Khan case, saying the last 10 years had been 'painful' for him and his family."The verdict has taken 10 long and painful years and given us many sleepless nights, But today, I have not only won this case against me but I have also won my dignity and confidence back. It took a lot of courage to face the world with such serious allegations levelled against me. I hope and pray to God that nobody goes through what I have at such a young age," he said.He added, "I don't know who will give me these 10 years of my life back but I am glad that this has finally come to an end not only for me but, especially, for my family."Earlier, after his acquittal, Sooraj had shared a note on Instagram that read, "The Truth always wins! #GodIsGreat".Sooraj Pancholi appeared in court on Friday with actor-mother Zarina Wahab.

"Truth always wins": Sooraj Pancholi on Instagram after being acquitted

28 Apr 2023

suicide case, actor Sooraj Pancholi took to Instagram to post "The Truth Always Wins!"The actor posted this note with folded hands and heart emoji. He wrote in hashtags# GodisGreat.Almost 10 years after actress Jiah Khan's death by suicide, a special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court in Mumbai on Friday acquitted actor Sooraj Pancholi of abetment charges."Due to paucity of evidence, this court can't hold you (Sooraj Pancholi) guilty, hence acquitted," Special CBI court judge Judge AS Sayyed said while pronouncing the verdict.Jiah Khan was found dead in her suburban home on June 3, 2013.Based on a letter seized on June 10, which was purportedly written by the 25-year-old Jiah, Mumbai Police booked Suraj Pancholi under section 306 (abetment to suicide) and arrested him.Sooraj, son of actors Aditya Pancholi and Zarina Wahab, was allegedly in a relationship with Jiah.Jiah's mother Rabia Khan alleged that her daughter was murdered.In October 2013, Rabia moved to the Bombay High Court seeking a CBI probe in the case while alleging that her daughter had been murdered.On the order of the Bombay High Court, the CBI took over the probe from the Maharashtra Police in July 2014.Rabia claimed that her daughter was in an abusive relationship with Sooraj Pancholi.Sooraj and Jiah started dating in September 2012.

Jiah Khan's case: Sweets distribution at Sooraj Pancholi's residence, actor refuses to comment

28 Apr 2023

Although Sooraj refused to make any comment on the Court's verdict. His housing staff later distributed sweets to the paps. "Due to paucity of evidence, this court can't hold you (Sooraj Pancholi) guilty, hence acquitted," Special CBI court judge Judge AS Sayyed said while pronouncing the verdict. Taking to Instagram after the Court's verdict, Sooraj reacted to his acquittal and wrote, "The Truth Always Wins! #GodIsGreat." Jiah Khan was found dead in her suburban home on June 3, 2013. Based on a letter seized on June 10, which was purportedly written by the 25-year-old actor, Mumbai Police booked Suraj Pancholi under section 306 (abetment to suicide) and arrested him.Sooraj, son of actors Aditya Pancholi and Zarina Wahab, was allegedly in a relationship with Jiah.Jiah's mother Rabia Khan alleged that her daughter was murdered.In October 2013, Rabia moved to the Bombay High Court seeking a CBI probe in the case while alleging that her daughter had been murdered.On the order of the Bombay High Court, the CBI took over the probe from the Maharashtra Police in July 2014.Rabia claimed that her daughter was in an abusive relationship with Sooraj Pancholi. Sooraj and Jiah started dating in September 2012.