Many artists have contributed to elevating Uttarakhand’s culture through their art, including the popular actor Sanjay Silodi, also known as Sanju Silodi. He is an actor, dancer, director, singer, and renowned model. He was born on June 30, 1983, in Ratuda village, Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand. He received his primary education from Sant Vivekanand School, Krishna Nagar, Delhi, and his bachelor’s degree from Delhi University. Sanju Silodi is also known as a “style icon” and a “hit machine” in the Uttarakhand music industry.
His acting career began with the album “Nathula Wali Bo.” He initially faced failure, but after much struggle, he released his famous and superhit music video album, “Babli Tero Mobile,” sung by Gajendra Rana and produced by T-Series. Following the success of “Babli Tero Mobile,” he has appeared in over 500 songs in Garhwali, Kumaoni, Jaunsari, Hindi, and Punjabi. Harsh Patel is instrumental in Sanju Silodi’s success, having described his looks, His physique, and especially his smile, as perfect for the film industry, and then refused him work. He also suggested enrolling him at the National School of Drama to learn acting. While studying at the school, he developed an interest in acting and later chose it as his career. His elder brother, Sagar Sharma Silodi, also helped him enter the Uttarakhand music industry. He has given many hit songs like “Jham Ka Jhola,” “Dil Mein Basi Ge,” “Gajna,” and “Mund Ma Sajni.”
Main Awards and Honors
2011 : Best Hillywood Actor Award awarded Best Actor for his outstanding performance in Hollywood.
2014 : Best Aftara Award awarded Best Actor by the Uttarakhand Film and Television Radio Organization.
2014 : Badri Kedar Award distinguished cultural honor for promoting Uttarakhand culture and giving a new identity to hill songs.
YouTube Silver Play Button Awarded to YouTube channel “Apna Sanju“ for digital content and video creation.