Suraj Chavan’s journey from labourer to Bigg Boss Marathi 5 winner, reel star and actor, as viral ‘most handsome’ claim is debunked. Photo: X.
Suraj Chavan, 30, a social media star from Maharashtra, and referred by various online reports as the “Justin Bieber of India” for his early-2010s Bieber-style haircut, has made a name in the world of content creation.
Suraj posts raw, unscripted videos on social media platforms. His content often features exaggerated reactions, casual challenges, and spontaneous dialogue. He has amassed millions of followers across social media platforms.
Suraj Chavan has over 2.7 million followers on Instagram.
Suraj Chavan shot to online fame after winning the fifth season of Bigg Boss Marathi. Capitalising on this momentum, Suraj Chavan made the leap into acting. His most recent appearance was in the Marathi romantic drama Zapuk Zupuk (2025).
Recently, Suraj Chavan returned to the spotlight after viral posts claimed he had been voted “India’s most handsome man.” However, these assertions were flagged as false by users on X through Community Notes.
According to the fact-check, no authentic reports confirm that Suraj Chavan was voted India’s most handsome man. There is no official or nationally recognised “most handsome man” voting system in India. No such vote has even taken place. Hence, the claims suggesting nationwide recognition were labelled misleading.
Suraj Chavan was born in 1992 in Modhave village, Baramati taluka, in Pune district, Maharashtra. His early life was shaped by severe financial hardship. His father died of cancer when Suraj was very young, and his mother later passed away due to illness. Orphaned early, Suraj was raised by his five elder sisters.
With no parental support, he was forced to work as a daily wage labourer, earning ₹300 per day. These circumstances disrupted his education. Although he studied up to Class 8, he cannot read Marathi.
Chavan was introduced to TikTok by his sister’s son. Using someone else’s mobile phone, he recorded his first video, which unexpectedly went viral. Encouraged by the response, he later purchased his own phone using money earned from daily labour and began creating content regularly.
Once a labourer earning ₹300 a day, Suraj Chavan is now a full-time reel star. His primary sources of income include Instagram promotions and YouTube revenue. He is frequently invited to public events and inaugurations, charging between ₹40,000 and ₹50,000 per appearance.
Through social media, public engagements and emerging film opportunities, Chavan now earns lakhs of rupees every month.
Zubair Amin is a Senior Journalist at NewsX with over seven years of experience in reporting and editorial work. He has written for leading national and international publications, including Foreign Policy Magazine, Al Jazeera, The Economic Times, The Indian Express, The Wire, Article 14, Mongabay, News9, among others. His primary focus is on international affairs, with a strong interest in US politics and policy. He also writes on West Asia, Indian polity, and constitutional issues. Zubair tweets at zubaiyr.amin
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