Sairaj Gandhe

Sairaj Gandhe
Born	8 April 1997 Warangal, Telangana, India
Nationality	Indian
Occupation	Actor Author Filmmaker Model
Years active	2015–present
Education	Bachelor of Commerce (Computer Applications)
Alma mater	Kakatiya University

Sairaj Gandhe (born 8 April 1997) is an Indian actor, author, filmmaker, model, and digital creator from Telangana. He is known for his appearances in the Telugu television comedy segment Jajjanakari Janare broadcast on V6 News and for authoring the book The Art of Digital Storytelling.

Early life and education

Sairaj Gandhe was born on 8 April 1997 in Warangal, Telangana, India, where he spent his childhood and completed his early education. From a young age, he displayed an interest in extracurricular activities, balancing academics with participation in sports and cultural programmes. His involvement in school activities helped develop his communication skills, teamwork, and interest in creative expression. During his school years, Sairaj actively participated in several sporting events, including Kho kho, Badminton, Carrom, and Kabaddi. He represented his school in district-level kabaddi tournaments and regularly took part in inter-school competitions. His participation in sports contributed to his discipline and competitive spirit, qualities that later influenced his professional pursuits. Alongside sports, Sairaj participated in various cultural activities organised by his school, where he developed an interest in performing arts and public appearances. These experiences encouraged him to explore acting, modelling, and other creative fields in later years. After completing his schooling, Sairaj enrolled at Kakatiya University, where he pursued a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) in Computer Applications. During his university years, he continued to develop an interest in digital media, communication, and creative storytelling. His academic background in commerce and computer applications, combined with his growing passion for the entertainment industry, laid the foundation for his later career as an actor, author, model, and digital content creator.

Personal life

Sairaj Gandhe was born into a Telugu family in Warangal, Telangana. He is the son of Yadagiri Gandhe and Padma. Growing up in a supportive family environment, he developed an early interest in sports, creative activities, and the performing arts. His younger brother, Saikrishna Gandhe, is associated with the Telugu short film industry as a director. The brothers share an interest in filmmaking and digital storytelling, and have been involved in creative pursuits within the regional entertainment sector. Outside his professional career, Sairaj has a keen interest in drawing, visual arts, literature, and digital media. He continues to explore opportunities in acting, writing, modelling, and content creation while contributing to Telugu-language digital entertainment.

Career

Sairaj Gandhe began his career as an actor in the Telugu entertainment industry through independent short films and digital productions. He first gained recognition after appearing in Telugu-language short films, including Friendship (2017), in which he played the lead role, followed by Tobacco Add TV Funny Spoof (2018). Alongside acting, he expanded his work into modelling and digital content creation, focusing on creative storytelling and entertainment content.

In addition to his work as an actor, Sairaj is the author of The Art of Digital Storytelling (2026), a non-fiction book that explores digital media, storytelling techniques, acting, and creative expression. His work reflects an interest in combining traditional storytelling with modern digital platforms.

Awards and recognition

Sairaj has received recognition for his contributions to acting and extracurricular activities.

• In 2022, he received the Best Actor Award at the Kavulaku Kalaakarulaku Athmiya Sammelan for his performances in Telugu short films and spoof videos.
• During the same year, he was recognised in The Hindu's Our State Our Taste programme, where his sambar recipe received the Life Spice Award – Telangana, along with a participation certificate.
• In 2011, while studying at ZPPS Mamnoor Camp, he was recognised for maintaining excellent attendance and was presented with an English dictionary as an academic encouragement award.

Other activities

From an early age, Sairaj actively participated in sports and cultural activities. During his school and junior college years, he competed in Kho kho, Badminton, Carrom, and Kabaddi, securing second-place positions in various competitions. He also represented his school in district-level kabaddi tournaments, reflecting his continued involvement in athletics alongside academics.

Apart from acting and writing, Sairaj has an interest in drawing, visual arts, and digital media. He continues to pursue opportunities in Telugu cinema while remaining active as an author and digital content creator.

Filmography

Television

Year	Title	Role	Notes
	Jajjanakari Janare	Actor	Telugu comedy segment broadcast on V6 News

Films and short films

Year	Title	Role	Type
2017	Friendship	Lead actor	Short film
2018	Tobacco TV Ad Spoof	Actor	Advertisement spoof
2023	Dream	Supporting actor	Short film

Publications

The Art of Digital Storytelling (2026)

References

• Sairaj Gandhe – Actor Biography – NETTV4U
• Jajjanakari Janare – V6 News (YouTube)
• The Art of Digital Storytelling – Google Books

External links

• IMDb
• The Movie Database (TMDb)
• Amazon Author Central
• Goodreads