Exclusive - Sudesh Berry's son Suraj Berry: I feel the pull back to where my heart truly belongs, acting

Suraj Berry, son of veteran actor Sudesh Berry, known for films like Border, Sanam Teri Kasam, Army and television shows such as Shakti: Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki and Suraag: The Clue, is ready to step foot back in the world of acting after years away from the industry.“Born in Mumbai, I was always a shy child. I completed my schooling at Arya Vidya Mandir and graduated from Mithibai College. My father was extremely busy during my growing-up years, and though I missed spending quality time with him, I never blamed him. He was one of the most sought-after personalities in the 90s, working back-to-back and earning immense love and respect wherever he went,” he says.He adds that he was always drawn towards the world of acting.

“From a very young age, I was fascinated by acting, especially after seeing the warmth and admiration my father received. I made my debut in a film called The Little Godfather, jointly produced by Ekta Kapoor and Suniel Shetty, based on the 7/11 Mumbai train bomb blasts. Unfortunately, even after completing more than 90% of the shoot, the film was shelved for reasons unknown.

This was heartbreaking for me. Even after that, I signed 2–3 more films, but those too never made it to completion,” he says.

Moving on to a different profession, he says that he relocated outside India. “Disheartened, I moved to Australia, where I completed my Master’s in Professional Accounting and also pursued an acting course to hone my craft. For the past 3–4 years, I’ve been working as a Prison Officer in a maximum-security prison in Australia, a job full of real-life drama and human stories,” he says.However, he is ready to be back on screen now. “Now, I feel the pull back to where my heart truly belongs, acting. I’m currently auditioning for various projects across TV, OTT, and films, trusting my instincts to guide me toward the right opportunities.”