Suhail Chandhok is an Indian actor and television host. He is a commentator for Star Sports and has hosted sporting events such as cricket, hockey, football and kabaddi. He is the son of Vicky Chandhok, a multiple-time Rally India champion and president of the Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India. His elder brother Karun Chandhok is one of two Formula One drivers from India.
Wiki/Biography
Suhail Chandhok was born on Monday, December 7, 1987 in Chennai (age 33 years 2020). His zodiac sign is Sagittarius.
Suhail Chandok (far right) as a child
Suhail completed his studies at Sishya School in Chennai and then went to the University of Adelaide in Australia to pursue a double degree in Management and Marketing (Business). Suhail, who was born into a sports family, has had a keen interest in sports since he was a child. He often played cricket and football during his school days. Chandok has always aspired to pursue a career in sports.
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′ 9″
Hair color: black
Eye color: black
family and caste
Parents and siblings
Suhail Chandhok’s father Vicky Chandhok is a former racing and rally driver and chairman of the FIA Asia Pacific Rally Championship. His mother’s name is Chitra Chandhok. He has an older brother, Karun Chandhok, an F1 racing driver from India.
Suhail Chandhok and his parents
Suhail Chandhok with his father and brother
Relationships and Wife
Suhail Chandhok married Trishya Screwvala, daughter of Ronnie Screwvala (entrepreneur and philanthropist), in a private ceremony on January 19, 2017. The wedding took place at the Taj Mahal Palace in Mumbai. This was followed by a reception at the Mahalaxmi Racecourse Racecourse, which was attended by many celebrities and industrialists.
Suhail Chandok and his wife
Suhail Chandhok and family
Profession
Suhail started his career as a cricketer in 2009 while playing in the Indian Premier League with cricket team Royal Challengers Bangalore. He also participated in the 2009 UEFA Champions League Twenty20. He competed for two years before retiring due to a serious knee injury and multiple surgeries.
Suhail Chandhok plays cricket
After being forced to give up his dream of cricket, Suhail, who was also fascinated by the camera, made a short film under the title “Johnny Vitrivel”. He uploaded the video to YouTube, where it attracted considerable attention.
His father shared the video link with South Indian actor Ajith Kumar, who suggested his name for a role in the Tamil film Arrambam (2013) . Later, he played the role of Kumaran in the film Veeram (2014).
Suhail Chandhok of Veeram
In 2015, Suhail became a sports presenter and commentator for Star Sports. He has officiated at many sporting events of popular sports like cricket, football, hockey and professional kabaddi etc. As far as cricket is concerned, Chandok has hosted events such as the ICC World Cup 2015, ICC T20 WC 2016, ICC Champions Trophy 2017 by Star Sports and the Indian Premier League. He has also introduced a number of international events, including the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, the global FIA Formula E Series and the French Open.
Suhail Chandhok co-hosts Indian Premier League 2020 with Nashpreet Singh
Apart from being a commentator and sportscaster, Suhail is also a public speaker. He has been a public speaker on various platforms including MRF, PUMA, TATA Motors, GQ India and Premier Futsal. Chandoc has also shared his written opinions on various topics in sports in several publications. In 2016, Chandhok produced India’s first Periscope TV talk show “OnTheBall with Suhail”. The show features celebrities from the world of film and sports.
Dance with Suhail Chandhok poster
He endorses several brands including “Castrol Activ”, “StudyAdelaide”, “SportsNut App” and “Omologato Watches”.
Awards
- In 2007, he received the Oxbridge Half-Blue Award for Cricket Excellence from the University of Adelaide (he was the first Indian to receive this award).
- Won the Australian Alumni Award for Excellence in Sport, Arts and Culture in 2015
favorite thing
Facts/Trivia
- His hobbies include traveling and watching cricket matches.
- Suhail is fluent in three languages - English, Hindi and Tamil.
- Chandok has a tattoo on his right arm.
Suhail Chandok’s tattoos
- He is a certified Level 2 Cricket Coach.
- Suhail follows a non-vegetarian diet.
Suhail Chandhok’s Instagram Story
- Suhail is a fitness enthusiast. He goes to the gym every day.
- Suhail likes dogs. He constantly shares photos and videos of himself with his dogs on his Instagram account.
- Sharing his experience of playing cricket for Royal Challengers Bangalore in IPL, Suhail said,
At one moment I was a kid who idolized Anil Kumble and at another moment he was bowling you in the nets and as your captain it was a surreal feeling. “
- Suhail said in an interview that he had a poster of Andy Flower (Zimbabwe cricketer) on his wall and not Sachin Tendulkar.
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