Quick Info
| Profession | Novelist |
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| Nationality | Indian |
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| Date of Birth | 12/02/1993 |
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| Age | 33 years |
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| Birthplace | Chandigarh |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 175 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
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| Hair Color | Black |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| School | - St. John's High School, Chandigarh
- SelaQui International School, Dehradun
- Bhavan Vidyalaya, Panchkula
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| College/University | Symbiosis International University, Pune |
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| Educational Qualification | A degree in Liberal Arts, majoring in Media Studies with Film Appreciation and Business Management from Symbiosis International University, Pune |
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Personal Life
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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| Religion | Sikhism |
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| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
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| Hobbies | Reading, Travelling |
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Family
| Father | Sukhjoit Shahi |
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| Mother | Smiley Shahi |
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| Siblings | 2 |
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| Spouse | N/A |
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Career
| First Novel | Just Friends (2010) |
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| TV (Screenwriter) | Ek Veer Ki Ardaas Veera (2012-2015) |
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| Achievements | In 2015, he was listed on the list of the top 30 young artists under 30 in the country by Hindustan Times. |
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Favourites
| Food | Rajma Chawal, Sushi, Dahi Kebabs |
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| Book series | Harry Potter |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Sumrit Shahi, an Indian novelist and screenwriter, is renowned for his romance novels. |
| 2. He faced challenges in his schooling and completed his education at Bhavan Vidyalaya, Panchkula. |
| 3. At 17, he penned his first novel, 'Just Friends,' surpassing 1 Lakh copies in initial sales. |
| 4. His second book, âA Lot Like Love⌠A Li âl Like Chocolate,â earned him the title "rock star of youth writing." |
| 5. Sumrit wrote for The Daily Post, Chandigarh, and freelanced for India Today in 2012. |
| 6. His screenwriting debut was with the serial Ek Veer Ki ArdaasâŚVeera on StarPlus. |
| 7. Sumrit has worked on over 1300 episodes for 10 TV shows, including Sadda Haq and Boyz. |
| 8. In 2015, his third novel, âNever Kiss Your Best Friend,â was released by Rupa Publications. |
| 9. He participated in a TEDx event in Chandigarh in 2017 and has written scripts for several web series. |
| 10. Sumrit enjoys traveling and has visited countries like Dubai, Spain, the UK, and France. |
| 11. It is known that Sumrit Shahi has a preference for consuming alcohol. |
