Remember the actor Sumeet Sachdev who played an important character in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi named as Gomzi. Born on 18th March 1976, Sumeet Turns 49 today.
In the year 2000, the television series ‘Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi’ had created a distinct identity in each household. This serial is widely regarded as the most successful show in television history.
Many artists had entered the world of acting as a result of this. Sumit Sachdev’s name is also among these. Sumit became famous overnight after this Star Plus serial aired. His 46th birthday is today. We’re going to tell you some important things about him today, his birthday.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Sumeet Sachdev |
| Date of Birth | March 18, 1976 |
| Place of Birth | Delhi, India |
| Age | 49 years (as of March 18, 2025) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Ethnicity | Punjabi |
| Education | Bachelor’s in Architecture (degree completed after 12th grade) |
| Profession | Actor, Architect, Director, Producer, Singer |
| Marital Status | Married to Amrita Gujral Sachdev (Head of International Media Marketing, The Times of India) |
| Marriage Date | December 9, 2007 |
| Children | Unknown (no public confirmation of children) |
| Family | Younger brother: Sandeep Sachdev (winner of Biggest Loser Jeetega); parents’ names not widely publicized |
| Height | Approximately 5’8″ (1.73 m, estimated from visual references) |
| Debut (Acting) | Stage play The Fifty Days War (1999, tribute to Kargil war heroes, directed by Aamir Reza Hussain) |
| TV Debut | Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi (2000) as Gautam “Gomzi” Virani |
| Breakthrough Role | Gautam “Gomzi” Virani in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi (2000–2008, 412 episodes) |
| Notable TV Shows | Yeh Hai Mohabbatein (Abhimanyu “Mani” Raghav, 2013–2019), Kya Hadsaa Kya Haqeeqat (Rohit, 2002–2003), Khwaish (Kabir Khan/Kamran), Pyaar Ka Bandhan (Raunak, 2009), Chashni (Sumer Babbar, 2023) |
| Latest TV Role | Karan Bindra in Ae Dil Jee Le Zara (upcoming on Dangal TV, announced March 17, 2025 via X post by @ATSBB) |
| Film Work | 5 Weddings (2018, India line producer) |
| Directorial Work | Rehmaan Sahab Ko Phone Karna Hai (2008, short film), Payal Dev & Stebin Ben: Baarish Ban Jaana (2021, music video), Cut It (2016, short, co-director) |
| Singing Talent | Performed Michael Jackson’s “We Are The World” in Paris (2016, Times of India); known for live singing |
| Awards | None widely documented; recognition for Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi role |
| Recent Transformation | Lost 15-16 kg for Chashni (2023), sporting a salt-and-pepper look (Times of India, ABP Live) |
| Current Activities | Acting in Ae Dil Jee Le Zara (2025), directing music videos, maintaining a low-profile personal life |
| Social Media Presence | Active on Instagram; shares family moments, throwbacks, fitness updates (e.g., 10K runs, quirky selfies) |
| Fitness | Regular runner; lost significant weight for Chashni role; posts fitness updates (e.g., 2022 10K run) |
| Friendships | Close bonds with Shabir Ahluwalia, Sandeep Baswana, Ashlesha Sawant (shared 2020 Kyunki 20-year reunion pic) |
| Net Worth (Estimated) | No exact figure; estimated ₹5-10 crore based on TV career longevity and production work (speculative) |
| Residence | Mumbai, India (frequent trips to Canada noted in 2022, per Times of India) |
| Hobbies | Running, directing, singing, photography (evident from social media posts) |
| Professional Traits | Known for versatility (positive/negative roles), humor, and maintaining a low profile despite fame |
| Legacy | Iconic as “Gomzi”; one of the prominent faces of Indian TV’s golden era under Ekta Kapoor’s Balaji Telefilms |
Sumeet is Sumeet Sachdev’s classmate
Sumeet Sachdev is a Delhi resident. He majored in architecture. Few people are aware that Sumit and Smriti Irani were classmates. Smriti Irani is 5 days younger than Sumit as she will celebrate her 46th birthday on 23rd. Let us remind you that Smriti played his mother in ‘Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi.’
Career
He started his career with The Fifty Days War based on Kargil War Heros.
He worked in a number of popular daily soaps after beginning with the hit serial. He has appeared in serials such as ‘Kya Hadsa Kya Haqeeqat,’ ‘Khwaish,’ ‘Bandini,’ and ‘Pyaar Ka Bandhan.’ In 2019, he was last seen in ‘Yeh Hai Mohabbatein.’ He played the role of Abhimanyu Raghav in this.
Sumit, who once ruled people’s hearts with his acting, is currently absent from the acting world. He enjoys singing in addition to acting. He also has a YouTube channel where he regularly uploads new songs. He’s also not very active on social media.
On January 28, he last posted a photo to his Instagram account. Through this photograph, he revealed that on this day in 2002, he shot for the first time for ‘Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi.’
He is married to Amrita Gujral Sachdev who was Media Marketing at The Times of India on 9 December 2007.