Sonu Sood is an Indian film actor, producer, and humanitarian who has appeared in over 100 Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Punjabi films. He was born on July 30, 1973, in Moga, Punjab, India, to a family of Punjabi origin. He completed his schooling in Nagpur, Maharashtra, and pursued his graduation in engineering from Yeshwantrao Chavan College of Engineering in Nagpur. After completing his studies, Sonu moved to Mumbai to pursue a career in acting.
Sonu Sood began his acting career in 1999 with the Tamil film, Kallazhagar, where he played a supporting role. He then went on to play small roles in films like Shaheed-E-Azam, Zindagi Khoobsoorat Hai, and Raja Bhaiya. In 2002, he made his debut in Telugu cinema with the film, Hands Up! He also made his debut in Bollywood in the same year with the film, Shaheed-E-Azam.
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In 2004, Sonu Sood appeared in the Tamil film, Arundhati, which was a huge commercial success. He then went on to act in several Telugu and Tamil films, including Chandramukhi, Super, Athadu, and Ayan. He also appeared in the Bollywood films, Jodhaa Akbar, Singh Is Kinng, Dabangg, and R… Rajkumar.
In 2009, Sonu Sood turned producer with the film, Ek Niranjan, which was directed by Puri Jagannadh and starred Prabhas and Kangana Ranaut in the lead roles. The film was a moderate success at the box office.
In 2010, Sonu Sood appeared in the blockbuster film, Dabangg, alongside Salman Khan. He played the role of Chedi Singh, a corrupt politician and the main antagonist of the film. His performance was widely appreciated, and he received several awards and nominations for his performance, including the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor.
Since then, Sonu Sood has appeared in several successful films, including Happy New Year, Simmba, and Kung Fu Yoga. He has also made his mark in the television industry, hosting the first two seasons of the reality show, Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa.
In 2020, Sonu Sood emerged as a real-life hero during the COVID-19 pandemic. He helped thousands of migrant workers and stranded people across the country to reach their homes safely. He arranged transportation, food, and medical aid for them, and his efforts were widely praised by people across the country. He also set up a charity foundation, the Sood Charity Foundation, to continue his humanitarian work.
Sonu Sood has won several awards for his acting and humanitarian work, including the Andhra Pradesh State Nandi Award for Best Villain, the IIFA Award for Best Performance in a Negative Role, and the CNN-News18 Indian of the Year Special Recognition award for his humanitarian work during the pandemic.
In conclusion, Sonu Sood is not only a successful actor and producer but also a compassionate human being who has dedicated his life to helping others. His journey from a small town in Punjab to becoming a Bollywood superstar and a humanitarian icon is an inspiration to millions of people.
