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Sonu Sood

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  • Born 30 July 1973
  • Place of Birth Punjab
  • Occupation Actor, Model, Film Producer
  • Spouse Sonali Shridhar Sood (1996)
  • Years active 1999-present

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ABOUT sonu Sood

Sonu Sood: From Villain to Humanitarian Icon Sonu Sood, born July 30, 1973, is a prominent Indian actor, producer, and philanthropist, known for his impactful roles as antagonists and his extensive humanitarian efforts. His career spans Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil cinema, marked by a string of successful films. Sood's breakthrough came with his portrayal of villains in Telugu cinema. His role in Arundhati (2009) earned him the Andhra Pradesh State Nandi Award for Best Villain and the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor - Telugu. His performance in Dabangg (2010) further solidified his reputation, winning him the Apsara Award and IIFA Award for Best Performance in a Negative Role. Subsequently, his negative role in Julayi (2012) fetched him the SIIMA Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role (Telugu). Beyond his acting prowess, Sood's humanitarian work, particularly his significant contributions during the COVID-19 pandemic, garnered widespread recognition. This commendable work earned him the UNDP’s SDG Special Humanitarian Action Award in 2020. His filmography includes notable roles in Yuva, Athadu, Aashiq Banaya Aapne, Jodhaa Akbar, Shootout at Wadala, R... Rajkumar, Happy New Year, Simmba, and Kurukshetra. In 2016, he launched his production house, Shakti Sagar Productions. More recently, he launched the social media app, Explurger, in June 2022. Sood's career is defined by his compelling villainous roles and his unwavering commitment to philanthropy, cementing his status as a versatile and impactful figure in Indian cinema and beyond.

sonu Sood FILMS AND CREDITS

Previous Movies Upcoming Movies
  • Stardom
  • Stardom

    ( 2023 )

  • Fateh
  • Fateh

    ( 2025 )

  • Sreemantha
  • Sreemantha

    ( 2023 )

  • Rambaan
  • Rambaan

    ( 2025 )

  • Tamilarasan
  • Tamilarasan

    ( 2023 )

  • Madha Gaja Raja
  • Madha Gaja Raja

    ( Not Final )

  • Samrat Prithviraj
  • Samrat Prithviraj

    ( 2022 )

  • Jewel Thief
  • Jewel Thief

    ( Not Final )

  • Acharya
  • Acharya

    ( 2022 )

  • Sunanda Sharma: Pagal Nahi Hona
  • Sunanda Sharma: Pagal Nahi Hona

    ( 2021 )

  • Alludu Adhurs
  • Alludu Adhurs

    ( 2021 )

  • Shukar Kar
  • Shukar Kar

    ( 2020 )

  • Be Strong
  • Be Strong

    ( 2020 )

  • Mr & Miss 7 States
  • Mr & Miss 7 States

    ( 2019 )

  • Kurukshetra
  • Kurukshetra

    ( 2019 )

  • Devi 2
  • Devi 2

    ( 2019 )

  • Seetha
  • Seetha

    ( 2019 )

  • Simmba
  • Simmba

    ( 2018 )

  • Paltan
  • Paltan

    ( 2018 )

  • Kung Fu Yoga
  • Kung Fu Yoga

    ( 2017 )

  • Devi
  • Devi

    ( 2016 )

  • Abhinetri
  • Abhinetri

    ( 2016 )

  • Tutak Tutak Tutiya
  • Tutak Tutak Tutiya

    ( 2016 )

  • Ishq Positive
  • Ishq Positive

    ( 2016 )

  • Xuan Zang
  • Xuan Zang

    ( 2016 )

  • Saagasam
  • Saagasam

    ( 2016 )

  • Happy New Year
  • Happy New Year

    ( 2014 )

  • Aagadu
  • Aagadu

    ( 2014 )

  • It's Entertainment
  • It's Entertainment

    ( 2014 )

  • R... Rajkumar
  • R... Rajkumar

    ( 2013 )

  • Bhai
  • Bhai

    ( 2013 )

  • Ramaiya Vastavaiya
  • Ramaiya Vastavaiya

    ( 2013 )

  • Shootout at Wadala
  • Shootout at Wadala

    ( 2013 )

  • Julayi
  • Julayi

    ( 2012 )

  • Uu Kodathara Ulikki Padathara
  • Uu Kodathara Ulikki Padathara

    ( 2012 )

  • Maximum
  • Maximum

    ( 2012 )

  • Comedy Circus Ka Naya Daur
  • Comedy Circus Ka Naya Daur

    ( 2011 )

  • Vishnuvardhana
  • Vishnuvardhana

    ( 2011 )

  • Osthi
  • Osthi

    ( 2011 )

  • Dookudu
  • Dookudu

    ( 2011 )

  • Kandireega
  • Kandireega

    ( 2011 )

  • Bbuddah... Hoga Terra Baap
  • Bbuddah... Hoga Terra Baap

    ( 2011 )

  • Teen Maar
  • Teen Maar

    ( 2011 )

  • Sakthi
  • Sakthi

    ( 2011 )

  • Dabangg
  • Dabangg

    ( 2010 )

  • City of Life
  • City of Life

    ( 2009 )

  • Ek Niranjan
  • Ek Niranjan

    ( 2009 )

  • Anjaneyulu
  • Anjaneyulu

    ( 2009 )

  • Bangaru Babu
  • Bangaru Babu

    ( 2009 )

  • Nene Mukhya Mantri Naithe
  • Nene Mukhya Mantri Naithe

    ( 2009 )

  • Dhoondte Reh Jaoge
  • Dhoondte Reh Jaoge

    ( 2009 )

  • Arundhati
  • Arundhati

    ( 2009 )

  • Ek Vivaah... Aisa Bhi
  • Ek Vivaah... Aisa Bhi

    ( 2008 )

  • Singh Is Kinng
  • Singh Is Kinng

    ( 2008 )

  • Jodhaa Akbar
  • Jodhaa Akbar

    ( 2008 )

  • Mr. Medhavi
  • Mr. Medhavi

    ( 2008 )

  • Rockin' Meera
  • Rockin' Meera

    ( 2006 )

  • Ashok
  • Ashok

    ( 2006 )

  • Divorce: Not Between Husband and Wife
  • Divorce: Not Between Husband and Wife

    ( 2005 )

  • Siskiyaan
  • Siskiyaan

    ( 2005 )

  • Aashiq Banaya Aapne: Love Takes Over
  • Aashiq Banaya Aapne: Love Takes Over

    ( 2005 )

  • Athadu
  • Athadu

    ( 2005 )

  • Super
  • Super

    ( 2005 )

  • Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero
  • Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero

    ( 2005 )

  • Chandramukhi
  • Chandramukhi

    ( 2005 )

  • It Happened One Night
  • It Happened One Night

    ( 2005 )

  • Sheesha
  • Sheesha

    ( 2005 )

  • Yuva
  • Yuva

    ( 2004 )

  • Mission Mumbai
  • Mission Mumbai

    ( 2004 )

  • Chess: A Game Plan
  • Chess: A Game Plan

    ( 2004 )

  • Kahan Ho Tum
  • Kahan Ho Tum

    ( 2003 )

  • Kovilpatti Veeralakshmi
  • Kovilpatti Veeralakshmi

    ( 2003 )

  • Ammailu Abbailu
  • Ammailu Abbailu

    ( 2003 )

  • Zindagi Khoobsoorat Hai
  • Zindagi Khoobsoorat Hai

    ( 2002 )

  • Raja
  • Raja

    ( 2002 )

  • Shaheed-E-Azam
  • Shaheed-E-Azam

    ( 2002 )

  • Majunu
  • Majunu

    ( 2001 )

  • Ghungroo
  • Ghungroo

    ( 2001 )

  • Kallazhagar
  • Kallazhagar

    ( 1999 )

Image Source : IMDB & Wikipedia

sonu Sood AWARDS

Awards
  • Sabse Tez Hero
  • The Aaj Tak Sabse Tez Awards for Sabse Tez Hero - 2020

  • Best Performance by an Actor in a Negative Role
  • The Apsara Film Producers Guild Awards for Best Performance by an Actor in a Negative Role - 2011 Dabangg

  • Best Performance by an Actor in a Negative Role
  • The Awards of the International Indian Film Academy for Best Performance by an Actor in a Negative Role - 2011 Dabangg

  • Humanitarian of the Year
  • The Bollywood Hungama OTT India Fest for Humanitarian of the Year - 2024

  • Best Performance by an Actor in a Negative Role
  • The Bollywood Hungama Surfers' Choice Movie Awards for Best Performance by an Actor in a Negative Role - 2011 Dabangg

  • Most Woke Celeb of the year
  • The Bollywood Life Awards for Most Woke Celeb of the year - 2021

  • Special Achievement Award
  • The CNN-IBN Indian of the Year for Special Achievement Award - 2022

  • Best Villain
  • The CineMAA Awards for Best Villain - 2012 Dookudu

  • Best Villain
  • The CineMAA Awards for Best Villain - 2010 Arundhati

  • Best Supporting Actor
  • The Filmfare Awards South for Best Supporting Actor - 2010 Arundhati

  • Special Humanitarian Award
  • The Lions Gold Awards for Special Humanitarian Award - 2022

  • Most Stylish Humanitarian
  • The Lokmat Stylish Awards for Most Stylish Humanitarian - 2023

  • Most Versatile Personality of the Year
  • The Mumbai Achievers Awards for Most Versatile Personality of the Year - 2021

  • Best Performance by an Actor in a Negative Role
  • The South Indian International Movie Awards for Best Performance by an Actor in a Negative Role - 2012 Dookudu

  • Best Actor in a Negative Role
  • The Stardust Awards, India for Best Actor in a Negative Role - 2014 It's Entertainment

Image Source : IMDB & Wikipedia

SONU SOOD NEWS

Sonu Sood, Farah Khan recreate Altaf Raja's hit Saath Kya Nibhaoge, watch teaser

July 31, 2021 9:21 am

Farah Khan and Sonu Sood shot for the special music video in Chandigarh, Punjab recently. They two even shared photos from the location leaving audience excited.

How Sonu Sood's struggles shaped him: Would sleep near toilet on train, lived with 12 guys in 1-room house

July 31, 2021 9:24 am

Sonu Sood celebrates his birthday on Friday, July 30. On the occasion, here's looking back at his struggles before he became a star, and why that helps him connect with migrant issue.

On Sonu Sood's birthday, how a reel hero became a real-life saviour for thousands

July 30, 2021 8:19 am

On Sonu Sood's 48th birthday, here's how the reel-life hero emerged as a real one during the pandemic.

Sonu Sood and Farah Khan come together for Tum Toh Thehre Pardesi reprised version

July 25, 2021 8:34 am

Sonu Sood and Farah Khan are working on a music video that is being shot in Chandigarh, Punjab. The song is expected to release on Sood's birthday on July 30.

Sonu Sood gets emotional on his mother's birth anniversary: 'Vacuum has been created in my life without you'

July 21, 2021 10:10 am

On his mother's birth anniversary, Sonu Sood posted her black-and-white pictures from her younger days. He said that no words can express how much he misses his mother.

Sonu Sood's fan cycles 1200km to meet his idol, watch

July 18, 2021 9:23 am

Sonu Sood has been at the forefront of the country's battle against Covid-19. Last year, he helped migrant workers reach their hometowns and this year, he arranged oxygen and hospital beds for the patients.

IEThinc Migration Series: Acting feels nice but it’s temporary; common man is the superhero, says Sonu Sood

July 21, 2021 5:17 pm

Actor Sonu Sood says philanthropy fulfills him in a way that acting can’t and urges the government to break protocols to help migrants during crisis, in a fireside chat with Anant Goenka, Executive Director, Indian Express Group

Sonu Sood at IEThinc Migration Series: Need to give every hand work so that every mouth can be fed

July 31, 2021 12:21 pm

“I was doing movies as an actor, and you are part of a Rs 100-crore film or a Rs 200-crore film but…there is nothing more special than touching the soul or connecting with an individual that you are never going to meet again in your life,” Sonu Sood said.

Sonu Sood's fan walks from Hyderabad to Mumbai to meet him, actor says 'don't risk your lives by doing this'

June 29, 2021 12:00 pm

Sonu Sood has become a national hero for his efforts to help the needy including migrants workers and Covid patients hit by the spread of coronavirus pandemic across the country since last year.

Sonu Sood sells eggs, bread on his bicycle, watch

June 25, 2021 8:56 am

It appears that Sonu Sood has made this video to encourage his followers to support small businesses.

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