Short Biography
Shobhinaw Satyaa is an Indian actor and filmmaker from Lucknow who recently gained recognition for playing Neem Karoli Baba in the devotional film Hanuman Ansh. He is an alumnus of FTII, Pune, and also received acting training in Lucknow.
Before entering the spotlight as an actor, Satyaa spent years working behind the camera in different filmmaking roles. He worked as an assistant director, second-unit director and script and continuity supervisor on various television and streaming projects.
His big opportunity came when he joined Hanuman Ansh as an assistant director. After the director noticed his potential, he auditioned for the role of Neem Karoli Baba and was eventually chosen as the lead. The film marked his acting debut and brought him significant attention in 2026
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Shobhinaw Satyaa |
| Also Known As | Shobhinav Satya |
| Nickname | Shobhit, Dadduu |
| Birthplace | Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Profession | Actor, Filmmaker |
| Acting Debut | Hanuman Ansh (2026) |
| Famous Role | Neem Karoli Baba |
| Film | Hanuman Ansh |
| Education | Graduation |
| Film Training | Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune |
| Acting Training | Opulent School of Acting and Films, Lucknow |
| Previous Work | Assistant Director, Second-Unit Director, Script & Continuity Supervisor |
| Known For | Playing Neem Karoli Baba in Hanuman Ansh |
| Religion | Publicly reported as Hindu |
| Marital Status | Not reliably confirmed |
| Wife | Not reliably confirmed |
| Children | Not reliably confirmed |
| Date of Birth | Not reliably available |
| Age | Not reliably available |
| Net Worth | Not officially confirmed |
Career Journey
Before appearing as a lead actor, Satyaa worked extensively behind the camera. His professional experience included assistant direction, second-unit direction and script and continuity work.
He was associated with television and streaming projects including CID, Ragini MMS Returns, Happily Even After and Mahapaur. This experience gave him an understanding of filmmaking from multiple perspectives.
His career changed when he joined Hanuman Ansh as an assistant director. Director Vishal Chaturvedi noticed his suitability for the role of Neem Karoli Baba and asked him to audition. Following the audition, Satyaa was selected for the lead role.
Early Life & Education
Shobhinaw Satyaa hails from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, where he developed an interest in acting and filmmaking. He received acting training at the Opulent School of Acting and Films, where he later worked as an acting teacher, counsellor and marketing head.
He later studied at the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune, one of India’s leading institutes for film and television training. His formal training helped him develop skills in both acting and filmmaking.
Career Journey
Before appearing as a lead actor, Satyaa worked extensively behind the camera. His professional experience included assistant direction, second-unit direction and script and continuity work.
He was associated with television and streaming projects including CID, Ragini MMS Returns, Happily Even After and Mahapaur. This experience gave him an understanding of filmmaking from multiple perspectives.
His career changed when he joined Hanuman Ansh as an assistant director. Director Vishal Chaturvedi noticed his suitability for the role of Neem Karoli Baba and asked him to audition. Following the audition, Satyaa was selected for the lead role.
Career Journey
Before appearing as a lead actor, Satyaa worked extensively behind the camera. His professional experience included assistant direction, second-unit direction and script and continuity work.
He was associated with television and streaming projects including CID, Ragini MMS Returns, Happily Even After and Mahapaur. This experience gave him an understanding of filmmaking from multiple perspectives.
His career changed when he joined Hanuman Ansh as an assistant director. Director Vishal Chaturvedi noticed his suitability for the role of Neem Karoli Baba and asked him to audition. Following the audition, Satyaa was selected for the lead role.
Career Highlights
- FTII Pune alumnus
- Trained actor and filmmaker
- Worked behind the camera before acting
- Worked on CID, Ragini MMS Returns and other projects
- Assistant director on Hanuman Ansh
- Acting debut with Hanuman Ansh
- Played Neem Karoli Baba
- Transitioned from crew member to lead actor
