Saroo Brierley
Saroo Brierley (Sheru Munshi Khan) was born in 1981 and is currently 44 years old. Saroo Brierley was born in Ganesh Talai, Madhya Pradesh, India.
Saroo Brierley is an Indian-born Australian businessman and writer. When he was five years old, he was accidentally separated from his birth family in India. He was later adopted by an Australian couple and grew up in Australia. Twenty-five years later, he used Google Earth to find his hometown and reunite with his biological family. His story gained worldwide attention across the world.
In 2013, he published his autobiography,
A Long Way Home, which was released internationally in 2014. His story was later turned into the 2016 Oscar-nominated movie
Lion, featuring Sunny Pawar and Dev Patel as Saroo, David Wenham as his adoptive father, and Nicole Kidman as his adoptive mother.
Lion: A Long Way Home is an incredible true story told by the person who experienced it. The book is so powerful that it stays with the reader long after finishing it.
Saroo’s journey begins with every parent's worst nightmare—losing a child. At just five years old, he accidentally boarded a train that took him far from home. He had no way to explain where he was from or how to get back. He mispronounced his own name, which was originally Sheru, meaning
"Lion"—his first bit of good fortune.
Lost in one of the world’s most crowded and dangerous cities, Saroo had to survive alone on the streets for weeks. He memorized landmarks and directions and hoped he might one day find his way home. But as a small child in a city overwhelmed with suffering, he was just one of many lost souls.
Just when things could have ended in tragedy, fate intervened. Saroo was taken to an orphanage and soon adopted by a loving Australian couple, Sue and John Brierley. He flew to Tasmania to begin a new life.
Saroo was deeply grateful for his adoptive family. He describes his childhood in Australia with warmth and appreciation. However, memories of his past never faded completely—they remained quietly in the background, waiting to resurface.
As he grew older, Saroo felt the need to find his birth family. Advances in technology, like Google Earth and Facebook, gave him the tools he needed. With the support of his loved ones, he searched for the place he had left behind decades earlier.
Saroo’s journey back to India and his emotional reunion with his birth family are deeply moving. He retraced the path he had unknowingly taken as a child, returned to places that once terrified him. When his two mothers (his adoptive and birth mother) finally met, no words were needed. Their shared love for Saroo spoke for itself.
This is a heartbreaking yet beautiful story of survival, love, and destiny, told with honesty and dignity.
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Saroo Brierley: F.A.Q
When was Saroo Brierley Born? How old is Saroo Brierley?
Saroo Brierley was born in 1981. Saroo Brierley is currently 44 years old.
Where was Saroo Brierley Born?
Saroo Brierley was born in Ganesh Talai, Madhya Pradesh, India and is Australian.
What was the first book Saroo Brierley wrote?
The first book written by Saroo Brierley was A Long Way Home, published in 2013.
What was the most recent book Saroo Brierley wrote?
His most recently released work was Lion: A Long Way Home Young Readers' Edition on June 24th, 2013.
Will there be any more books by Saroo Brierley?
Saroo Brierley does not have any upcoming books with a set publication date within the next few months at this time.
How many books has Saroo Brierley written?
Saroo Brierley has written 2 books. All of his books are Non-Fiction Books.