Saroo Brierley

Quick Facts

Full Name	Saroo Brierley
Occupation	Business Executive
Date Of Birth	May 22, 1981(1981-05-22)
Age	43
Birthplace	Khandwa
Country	India
Birth City	Madhya Pradesh
Horoscope	Taurus

Saroo Brierley Biography

Saroo Brierley is one of the most popular and richest Business Executive who was born on May 22, 1981 in Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh, India. Indian businessman who gained fame when his life story was turned in Garth Davis’ 2016 biographical drama Lion. He wrote an autobiography titled”A Long Way Home which would eventually serve as the basis for the screenplay of Lion.

He was played by the actor He was portrayed by actor Dev Patel in the film Lion which would go on to receive six Academy Award nominations. in the film Lion which went through Six Academy Award nominations.

He studied business and hospitality at the Australian International Hotel School in Canberra. As an adult, he spent many hours over many months conducting searches using the satellite images on Google Earth, painstakingly following railway lines radiating out from Howrah railway station. He relied on his vague memories of the main features around Burhanpur railway station, although he knew little of the name of the station except that it began with the letter B. Late one night in 2011, he came upon a small railway station that closely matched his childhood recollection of where he had become trapped in an empty carriage; the name of this station was Burhanpur, very close to a phonetic spelling of the name he remembered from his childhood ordeal. He followed the satellite images of the railway line north and found the town of Khandwa. He had no recollection of that name, but the town contained recognizable features, such as a fountain near the train tracks where he used to play. He was able to trace a path through the streets to what appeared to be the place where he and his family used to live.

In 2012, Saroo travelled to Khandwa in India and asked residents if they knew of any family that had lost their son 25 years ago. He showed photographs of himself as a child in Hobart. Local people soon led him to his mother. He was also reunited with his sister, Shekila, and his surviving brother, Kallu, who were now a schoolteacher and factory manager, respectively. With Saroo and Guddu gone, their mother had been able to afford to send the other two to school. The reunion was extensively covered by Indian and international media.

His birth mother is Fatima Munshi, and his adopted parents are Sue and John Brierley.

Saroo Brierley Net Worth

Saroo Brierley is one of the richest Business Executive from India. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Saroo Brierley 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was removed from his family of origin when he was 5 before being taken in from his Australian family.

In 2012, he visited India where he was welcomed back by his birth family members whom he was separated from for over 25 years.

Saroo Brierley (born May 22, 1981) is an Indian-born Australian businessman and author who, at age five, was accidentally separated from his biological mother. He was adopted by an Australian couple and, 25 years later, reunited with his biological mother after finding his hometown via Google Earth. His story generated significant international media attention, especially in Australia and India.

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Who is Saroo Brierley Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Saroo Ranked on the list of most popular Business Executive. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in India. Saroo Brierley celebrates birthday on May 22 of every year.

Where is Saroo Brierley now?

Saroo continues to live in Hobart. He and his Indian family are now able to communicate regularly, taking advantage of a computer at the home of one of Kallu’s neighbours. He bought his mother a house, so she no longer has to work.

Has Saroo Brierley met his father?

As of the end of the memoir, Saroo and his father haven’t yet met.

Why did Sue Brierley adopt Saroo?

Her childhood left Brierley certain of two things: that she wanted to marry a loving, gentle man (a goal she fulfilled thanks to her husband John); and that she wanted to adopt children, both to give them a new chance in life and because she regards parenting as a privilege, not a right.

How long was Saroo Brierley on the train?

Saroo rode for 30 minutes on the back of his brother’s rickety bicycle. The two got on a train to Burhanpur, about two hours away, and began scouring the floorboards for money as the train pulled away. The conductor never bothered them.

Is Saroo Brierley married to Lucy?

Dev Patel played the part of Saroo, Nicole Kidman played the role of his adoptive mother, and Rooney Mara acted the part of Lisa Williams (Lucy, Saroo’s girlfriend ).