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My Take
Shukla is the sort of actor I instinctively trust the moment he appears on screen. Across Satya, Barfi!, Lage Raho Munna Bhai and his National Award–winning turn in Jolly LLB, he has quietly become the connective tissue of modern Hindi cinema. What I admire is the range hiding behind that unassuming presence — he writes and directs too, yet seems happiest stealing scenes as a supporting player. He's the antidote to flashy stardom: substance over spectacle, every time. For my taste, that makes him one of India's most reliable and rewarding performers.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Saurabh Shukla
- Name (Japanese)
- サウラブ・シュクラ
- Reading
- さうらぶ・しゅくら
- Born
- March 5, 1963 (age 63)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Rabbit
- Origin
- Gorakhpur, Gorakhpur district, India
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- film director / screenwriter / film actor / television actor / director
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- University of Delhi
Awards & achievements
- 2014 National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Saurabh Shukla born?
Born March 5, 1963 (age 63).
Where is Saurabh Shukla from?
Saurabh Shukla is from Gorakhpur, Gorakhpur district, India.
What does Saurabh Shukla do?
Saurabh Shukla works as film director, screenwriter, film actor, television actor, director.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.