Born and brought up in Lower Parel area of Mumbai, Sushant went to Kirti College for his education. He used to participate in natak competitions since childhood.

He also starred as a child actor in Mayurpankh. He is a bhakt of Shri Swami Samarth and runs a company called as Samarth Vision. A 96K Maratha by caste, he is originally from the Kokan area.