Saroo Brierley

Saroo Brierley’s journey from lost child on the streets of India to bestselling author and subject of the Oscar-nominated film Lion is one of extraordinary resilience and hope.

Separated from his family at age five, Saroo was adopted by an Australian couple and raised in Tasmania.

Decades later, using only childhood memories and Google Earth, he tracked down his birth mother, reuniting with her 25 years later.

His memoir A Long Way Home became a global bestseller, inspiring millions. Today, Saroo shares his story with audiences worldwide, speaking powerfully on identity, belonging, resilience, and the transformational power of technology and determination.