Suraj Chavan, a young man from Maharashtra, India, has gone viral on social media, earning the nickname “India’s Justin Bieber” due to his resemblance to the pop star during his younger years.
Videos circulating online have even proclaimed Suraj as “the most handsome man” in India, sparking widespread curiosity about his story and sudden rise to fame.
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Suraj began his career as a content creator, focusing on unscripted videos featuring exaggerated reactions, lighthearted challenges, and spontaneous dialogue. This approach quickly gained him a large following across various social media platforms, including 2.7 million followers on Instagram.
His popularity surged after winning the fifth season of Bigg Boss Marathi, the Indian version of Big Brother. Following his victory, Suraj transitioned into acting, starring in the drama Zapuk Zapuk, which was released in 2025.
Suraj Chavan’s Background
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According to detikINET, Suraj Chavan was born in 1992 in the village of Modhave, Taluka Baramati, District Oune, Maharashtra. He comes from a family facing financial hardship.
His father reportedly passed away from cancer when Suraj was young, and his mother also died due to illness. He was subsequently raised by his five older sisters.
Due to his family’s circumstances, Suraj worked as a daily laborer, earning approximately INR 300 (around $56,000 USD) per day. He was forced to drop out of school in the eighth grade and is reportedly unable to read Marathi.
Suraj’s journey into social media began when one of his sisters introduced him to TikTok. His first video was recorded using someone else’s phone and unexpectedly went viral.
Since then, Suraj purchased his own phone and consistently pursued content creation. As his popularity grew, he now reportedly earns millions of rupees each month.
His primary income sources are promotions on Instagram and revenue from YouTube. He is also frequently invited to public events and inaugurations, earning between INR 40,000 and INR 50,000 per appearance.
In his personal life, Suraj is married to his girlfriend, Sanjana Gophane. The couple officially married on November 29, 2025.
The “Most Handsome Man” Claims
Claims circulating on social media that Suraj is “the most handsome man” in India have been deemed unverified. News X World reported that these claims were flagged as misinformation by users on the X platform through the Community Notes feature.
Fact-checking revealed no authentic reports confirming Suraj Chavan was ever officially named the “most handsome man” in India. There is currently no recognized national or official voting system to determine such a title.
Despite this, the “India’s Justin Bieber” moniker has stuck with Suraj Chavan. His surge in popularity after winning Bigg Boss Marathi has broadened his recognition, including internationally.
However, the “most handsome man” claims made by several foreign tabloids sparked negative reactions on social media, with Suraj becoming the target of mockery and racist comments.
“Catch everyone who voted. That’s a crime,” one user wrote in the comments section of his Instagram.
“Justin, forgive us,” added another.
Sarcastic comments also appeared, such as, “Go to India so they can call me the Indian man who looks most like a Mexican,” and “You can already smell the curry.”
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