Tooji was born in Shiraz, Iran, and moved to Norway when he was one year old.[5] At the age of 16 he started modeling. After the model work, he started working on MTV Norway where he presented "Super Saturday" and "Tooji's Top 10".[6] He was also educated as a social worker and has worked in asylum reception centres.[7] Now he works as a child protection consultant in the department of after-care.