Chiranjeevi Sarja, a prominent figure in the Kannada film industry, left an enduring legacy despite his untimely passing. This comprehensive biography details his life, career, and personal journey.

Wiki/Biography

Known affectionately as Chiru, Chiranjeevi Sarja was born on Friday, October 17, 1980, in Bangalore, Karnataka. His zodiac sign was Libra. He completed his schooling at Baldwin Boys High School, Bangalore, and later graduated from Vijaya College, Bangalore.

Physical Appearance

* **Height:** Approximately 5’8″
* **Eye Color:** Black
* **Hair Color:** Black

Family & Caste

Born into a Hindu family, Chiranjeevi was the eldest son of Ammaji and Vijay Kumar. His younger brother, Dhruv Sarja, also works in the film industry. He was the nephew of renowned South Indian actor Arjun Sarja and grandson of veteran Kannada actor Shakti Prasad.

Relationships, Wife & Children

Chiranjeevi Sarja got engaged to South Indian actress Meghana Raj on October 22, 2017. Their wedding took place in two ceremonies: a Christian wedding at St. Anthony’s Church in Koramangala, Bangalore on April 30, 2018, followed by a Hindu ceremony at Bengaluru Palace Ground on May 2, 2018.

Tragically, his wife was pregnant with their child when he passed away.

Career

Before his acting career took off, Chiranjeevi gained valuable experience working as an assistant director under his uncle, Arjun Sarja, for approximately four years. His acting debut was in the 2009 romantic Kannada film Vayuputra, where he played the role of Balu. This role earned him the Innovative Film Award for Best Debut (Male). He went on to star in several other successful South Indian films, including Gandedhe (2010), Kempegowda (2011), Ajith (2014), Amma I Love You (2018), and Sinnga (2019).

Death

On June 7, 2020, Chiranjeevi experienced severe chest pain. Around 1:10 pm, while speaking to his father on the phone, he collapsed. He was immediately taken to Apollo Hospital in Jayanagar, where he was pronounced dead. His final rites were performed on June 8, 2020.

His passing prompted heartfelt tributes from prominent figures, including Karnataka Chief Minister B. S. Yediyurappa, who described him as a “good actor,” and former Chief Minister H. D. Kumaraswamy, who mourned the loss of a “shining star.”