Chiranjeevi Sarja (born October 17, 1980 – died June 7, 2020) was an Indian Actor from Bengaluru, Karnataka (India). He appeared in the Kannada movies. Furthermore, he began his career in the movies in 2009.
The name of Chiranjeevi’s first movie was Vajuputra. His uncle Kishore Sarja directed his debut film. Moreover, he earned the Best Debut (Male) Innovative Film Award.
He has best known for his versatile acting skills in films like Amma I Love You, Ram-Leela, Whistle, Rudra Tandava, Varadhanayaka, and Chandralekha.
Dhruva Sarja’s brother died on June 7, 2020
Kannada star Sarja passed away on June 7, 2020. He died in a hospital in Jayanagar due to cardiac arrest. The Times of India reported that he suffered from restlessness and then taken to the private hospital. He died in the hospital at the age of 39[1]The Times of India.
https://twitter.com/AlluSirish/status/1269602796313038848
Allu Sirish (South Star) mourned the demise of Chiranjeevi. He posted a Twitter post. Furthermore, BS Yediyurappa (Chief Minister, Karnataka) and Anil Kumble (Former Cricketer) shared their condolences tweets on Twitter. It is sad news that the Southern Film Industry lost a well-known actor.
ಕನ್ನಡದ ಖ್ಯಾತ ಕಲಾವಿದ, ಶ್ರೀ ಚಿರಂಜೀವಿ ಸರ್ಜಾ ಹೃದಯಾಘಾತದಿಂದ ಮೃತಪಟ್ಟ ಸುದ್ದಿ ತಿಳಿದು ತೀವ್ರ ಆಘಾತವಾಗಿದೆ. ಕೇವಲ 39 ವರ್ಷದ ವಯಸ್ಸಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಅಕಾಲಿಕವಾಗಿ ವಿಧಿವಶರಾಗಿರುವುದು ದಿಗ್ಭ್ರಮೆ ಮೂಡಿಸಿದೆ. ದೇವರು ಅವರಿಗೆ ಸದ್ಗತಿಯನ್ನು, ಅವರ ಕುಟುಂಬ, ಅಪಾರ ಅಭಿಮಾನಿ ವರ್ಗಕ್ಕೆ ದುಃಖವನ್ನು ಸಹಿಸುವ ಶಕ್ತಿ ನೀಡಲಿ ಎಂದು ಪ್ರಾರ್ಥಿಸುತ್ತೇನೆ. pic.twitter.com/wNe8aMRSHi
— B.S. Yediyurappa (@BSYBJP) June 7, 2020
Childhood, Parents & Siblings
Chiranjeevi Sarja was born on October 17, 1980, in Bengaluru, India. His father is Vijaya Kumar and Ammaji (mother).
Furthermore, his brother is a well-known actor named Dhruva Sarja. Chiranjeevi enrolled at the Baldwin Boys High School and completed his schooling over there.

Chiranjeevi Sarja & Dhruva Sarja (Brother).
He completed his graduate degree at Vijaya College. Arjun Sarja and Kishore Sarja are his two uncles active in the acting and filmmaking department of the South Indian Film Industry. Chiranjeevi’s nickname is Chiru.
Wedding, Spouse Meghana Raj & Children
He was in 10 years committed relationship with his girlfriend Meghana Raj (Actress). Then, the couple engaged in the presence of their respective families on October 22, 2017. They had a Christian ceremony wedding on April 30, 2018.

Chiranjeevi Sarja with his wife Meghana Raj.
Then, Chiranjeevi Sarja and Meghana Raj married through the Hindu traditions on May 2, 2018. Ms. Sarja is upset after losing her husband. She wrote a message for him and posted photos on Instagram.
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Wiki/Bio | |
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Full Real Birth Name | Chiranjeevi Sarja. |
Nickname | Chiru. |
In the News For | Died due to cardiac arrest June 7, 2020. |
Profession | Kannada Film Actor. |
Age (As of 2019) | 39 years old. |
Hometown/Birthplace | Bengaluru, Karnataka (India). |
Date of Birth (DOB) | October 17, 1980. |
Nationality | Indian. |
Sexuality (Gay or Lesbian) | Straight. |
Death Date | June 7, 2020. |
Gender | Male. |
Place | Jayanagar Hospital. |
Cause | Cardiac arrest. |
Religion | Hinduism. |
Caste | Vokkaliga(Kunchitiga). |
House Location | Bengaluru, India. |
Sun Sign (Zodiac Sign) | Libra. |
Filmography | |
Kannada Movies | 1. Vayuputra (2009). 2. Gandedhe (2010). 3. Dandam Dashagunam (2011). 4. Whistle (2013). 5. Rudra Tandava (2015). 6. Prema Baraha (2018). 7. Amma I Love You (2018). 8. Sinnga (2019). |
Awards | Won Best Debut (Male) Innovative Film Award for Vayuputra (2009). |
Physical Statistics | |
Height | Feet & Inches: 5' 9". Centimeters: 176 cm. Meters: 1.76 m. |
Weight | Kilograms: 73 Kg. Pounds: 160 lbs. |
Biceps Size | 13.5. |
Shoe Size (UK) | 7. |
Body Measurements (Chest-waist-hips) | 33-30-35. |
Eye Color | Black. |
Tattoo Details?? | NA. |
Hair Color | Black. |
Family | |
Parents | Father: Vijaya Kumar. Mother: Ammaji. |
Siblings | Brother: Dhruva Sarja (Actor). |
Personal Life Relationship | |
Marital Status | Married. |
Dating History? | Not disclosed. |
Girlfriend | Meghana Raj (Actress). |
Wife/Spouse Name | Meghana Raj. |
Son | Not Known. |
Daughter | None. |
Education | |
Highest Qualification | Degree Completed from College. |
School | Baldwin Boys High School. |
Alma Mater. | Vijaya College. |
Last Modified | 8 June 2020 (©️ Copyright - www.dreshare.com) |
Instagram Account | https://www.instagram.com/chirusarja (277K followers). |
Wealth | |
Income | 2 Crore-Rs. 3 Crore (per film appearance). |
Net worth (Approx. Value). | Rs. 20 Crore Indian Rupees. |
Some Lesser Known Facts about Chiranjeevi Sarja
- He worked with his uncle Arjun Sarja on the Assistant Director position for four years.
- In 2019, Chiranjeevi appeared in four Kannada films titled Sinnga, Khaki, Shivarijuna, and Aadyaa.
- Meghana Sarja’s husband was busy in the shooting of 2020 films titled Rajamarthanda, April, Ranam, and Kshatriya. However, the shooting work stopped in the lockdown. Then, he faced severe health issues and died on June 7, 2020.
- Physical Measurements: The height of Chiranjeevi Sarja is 5 ft 9 in tall and accordingly, the weight of his body is 73 Kilograms (160 lbs).
- He made a cameo appearance in the Jai Hanumantha song of Prem Baraha movie (2018).
- His grandfather J.C. Ramaswamy (Screen name: Shakti Prasad) appeared in the Kannada movies in the negative roles.
- The list of Shakti Prasad’s films includes Kilad Jodi, Kulla Agent 000, Goa Daali CID 999, Kiladi Jodi, Haalu Jenu, and Sahasa Simha. He was active in the industry as an actor for 20 years. Furthermore, he did more than 200 movies and the landmark films of his career are Antha and Immadi Pulikeshi.
- Income & Asset Updates: Chiranjeevi Sarja’s net worth valued Rs. 20 Crore Indian Rupees. He paid around Rs. 2 Crore-Rs. 3 Crore per film appearance. Moreover, he lived in his house located in the posh locality of the Bengaluru city.
- His wife Meghana Raj is the only daughter of the Kannada film celebrities Pramila Joshai and Sundar Raj.
- Furthermore, her father Sundar featured in 180 movies of Kannada language.
- Meghana made her first screen presence as a child artist with her father in a play titled Jokumaraswamy.
- She completed her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Christ University, Bengaluru.
- She became a top actress of the Malayalam film industry after the release of Beautiful movie (2011). In addition to this, she appeared as a home nurse. Her movie received a positive response from the critics and audience.
- Raj faced a dull phase in the box office during 2016. Most of her movies like Hallelooya, Lakshmana, Bhujangaand Allama flopped.
- Mr. Sarja’s brother Dhruva began acting in the Kannada films in 2012. The movies credited on his name are Addhuri, Bharjari, and Bahaddur.
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