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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 to star in a film titled Kisaan

January 04, 2021 1:28 pm

Sonu Sood-starrer Kisaan will be directed by E Niwas and produced by Raaj Shaandilyaa.

Why Sonu Sood wrote a book about the steps he took to address the migrant crisis during the lockdown

January 03, 2021 2:38 pm

In I Am No Messiah the actor reflects on the impact of his relief work on those whose lives he touched, as well as his own

A road in Moga named after Sonu Sood's mother

December 31, 2020 7:00 pm

The road, now called Prof Saroj Sood Road, is located in Sonu Sood's hometown Moga, where the family spent their early days.

Amit Sadh thanks Sonu Sood for giving him his first break: 'This goodness is not something that is just activated'

December 28, 2020 10:24 am

In a note of gratitude, Amit Sadh remembered how it was Sonu Sood who gave him his first break, while also promoting the latter's new book titled I Am No Messiah.

From Kareena Kapoor Khan to Neena Gupta: Celebrity memoir announcements made this year

December 23, 2020 11:48 am

It has been a year like never before, expanding what people read and want to read. So here are some celebrity memoir announcements which were made this year.

Telangana locals dedicate a temple to Sonu Sood

December 22, 2020 9:19 am

The temple located in Telangana has been built to recognise the humanitarian work done by Sonu Sood during the coronavirus-induced lockdown this year.

Sonu Sood on shooting with Chiranjeevi: He refused to hit me on screen, saying people will curse him

December 20, 2020 10:01 am

Bollywood actor Sonu Sood revealed that the makers of a Telugu film have changed the script according to his new image, meaning that he will have to shoot his portions again.

Sonu Sood, Shraddha Kapoor named 2020 Hottest Vegetarians by PETA India

December 17, 2020 1:20 pm

Many other celebrities have also won the award in the past including former Miss World Manushi Chillar, Sunil Chhetri, Anushka Sharma and Kartik Aaryan

Sonu Sood gifts e-rickshaws to the underprivileged

December 13, 2020 12:55 pm

Sonu Sood has gifted e-rickshaws to those who lost their source of income due to the pandemic and the lockdown that disrupted the global economy.

Sonu Sood mortgages properties in Juhu to raise money for the needy

December 10, 2020 7:34 am

According to a source, Sonu Sood has mortgaged two shops and six flats to raise Rs 10 crore that will go towards his philanthropic efforts.

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