Learn more about actress, Megan Suri
Megan Suri is an American actress of Indian Punjabi heritage who came into the limelight due to her role as Aneesa Qureshi in the Netflix teen comedy series Never Have I Ever (2021–2023).
Her recent film credits include It Lives Inside (2023), Missing (2023), and Companion (2025), confirming her versatility across comedies, horror, and thrillers.
Originally a child artist, she is well recognized for honest depictions of the South Asian-American milieu with innate charm, great emotional range, and flexibility.
Profile
- Full Name: Megan Suri
- Stage Name: Megan Suri
- Born: March 28, 1999
- Age: 27 years old
- Birthplace: Downey, California, U.S.
- Nationality: American
- Occupation: Actress
- Height: 160 cm (5 ft 3 in)
- Religion: Christianity
- Ethnicity: Punjabi Indian
- Parents: Mr. Rajinder Singh Suri and Mrs. Suri
- Siblings: Two brothers and one sister
- Relationship: Single
- Net Worth: $1 million to $2 million USD
Early Life and Education
Megan Suri was born on March 28, 1999, in Downey, CA, USA to Indian Punjabi immigrant parents. She spent some time in India, two years, during her childhood.
Rajinder Singh Suri aka Raj Suri, her father, was a professional cricket player and later got involved in the trucking business while her mother took care of the children and ensured they had a good life.
Megan is the second child among four children, including two brothers and a sister. She grew up in a very close immigrant family in Southern California.
Maintaining cultural ties through their Punjabi heritage and having exposure to Bollywood, they lived their lives mostly in a Christian environment, but with the Indian cultural influences being around them.
Career
Megan Suri first worked as a professional actress in scenes around 2010, immediately appearing in “Valentine’s Day” (2010) as well as getting parts of guest appearances on “The Brink,” “Atypical,” and “Fresh Off the Boat.”
She achieved a larger public view and awareness through the film “The MisEducation of Bindu” (2019).
Prompted by her appearance in a recurring role as Aneesa Qureshi in seasons 2–4 of Never Have I Ever, her portrayal of an assured, layered South Asian-American teenager attracted fans.
She was cast as Samidha “Sam” in a horror film It Lives Inside (2023), after which she got a role in Missing (2023).
In 2025, she acted in Warner Bros. sci-fi thriller Companion. Megan is still exploring projects highlighting representation and narrative, weaving comedy, drama, and genre movies yet staying true to her way of living and becoming famous.
Social Media
Instagram: @megansuri
Personal Life
At 27 years old, Megan Suri is a single lady right now. She is very secretive about her love life. Also, no past relationships or partners have been revealed to the public so far.
Megan has no kids. Along with her mother, siblings, and their dog, she is living with her entire family in Downey, California which is quite close to one another.
Actually, she has revealed that her deceased father was very dear to her. In fact, she mourns him greatly at the same time she talks about her mother as her best friend and she is still very close to her.
Probably due to this she likes spending time with her family, following her heritage, and living a simple life.
She also posts on social media scenes from such family outings. At the same time, she remains busy with her career and personal development.
Controversy
So far, Megan Suri’s career has been free of controversies and she has successfully built up a positive and clean image in public.
There have been no controversies, legal issues, public feuds, or scandals associated with her that have surfaced till the end of 2026.
She is regarded as a very professional, humble, and sincere person who respects the Hollywood industry and wants to maintain an authentic relationship with it.
Net Worth
Megan Suri’s total assets are lying in the range of $1 million to $2 million USD. Most of her earnings come from her roles in TV shows (Never Have I Ever and others) and movies (It Lives Inside, Companion, and earlier projects).
Also, she has been involved in brand endorsements, modeling work, and the residuals from streaming platforms.
As she assumes more lead and high-profile roles, her earnings are expected to grow steadily.
Filmography
- Valentine’s Day (2010)
- The MisEducation of Bindu (2019)
- Never Have I Ever (2021–2023) – Aneesa Qureshi
- It Lives Inside (2023) – Samidha “Sam”
- Missing (2023)
- Companion (2025) – Kat
- Additional credits: The Brink, Atypical, Fresh Off the Boat, and early guest roles
Total number of Filmography: 7 (including released television, film, and notable projects).
Conclusion
Following her initial introduction to showbiz in Downey, California, encouraged and helped by her family and trained at the John Robert Powers studio.
Megan Suri also shone through her role in Never Have I Ever, and also her performances in It Lives Inside and Companion, making her a well-known, talented, and relatable actress.
Only 27 years old, with her effortless charm, cultural authenticity, and ability to portray many different characters, she has not only gained the love of many fans but also the recognition for her ability to bring complex South Asian-American stories to the screen.
She is a wonderful combination of a young, talented actress with a down-to-earth nature, close family bonds, and the constant striving for work that is important to her.
Therefore, she can be counted among the up-and-coming stars of American entertainment.
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