Bjorn Surrao pronunciation “Beon Surrao” alias Bashermax is a multi-skilled artist and entrepreneur from Chennai, best known for his viral comedic performance in the hit film Doctor (2021). A true creative force, Bjorn is an actor, singer-songwriter, music producer, composer, and multi-instrumentalist with a career that bridges both mainstream success and independent innovation.
He gained musical recognition with “Master the Blaster” from the film Master (2021), a breakout hit that topped iTunes, Apple Music, and Spotify charts for numerous weeks and has garnered over 40 million YouTube views . His original music has been featured on Spotify’s Global X playlist , BBC Asian Network, Vh1 India, and Rolling Stone India. He has collaborated with acclaimed artists such as Anirudh Ravichander, Benny Dayal, Arivu, Shakthishree Gopalan, and Suchith Suresan.
Bjorn fronts two genre-defining bands: Frank’s Got the Funk, a cult favourite in India’s alt-rock scene, and House of Jiga, a dynamic fusion collective that’s a fixture at weddings and high-profile events across India. He has also performed globally in cities like New York, Detroit, Singapore, and Dubai.
Off stage, he leads Cosmic Creative Labs, a boutique production house, and The Urban Artist Network, an arts and culture enterprise that brings live music programming to 5-star venues and delivers music therapy to hospitals and care centers.
Bjorn is also deeply committed to social causes through his family-run charity, Helping Hands, which provides regular meals to the underprivileged. He actively uses his public platform and face value to raise awareness and support for meaningful change.
Whether on screen, in the studio, or in service to others, Bjorn Surrao continues to inspire through creativity, compassion, and fearless versatility.
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