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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

Riteish Deshmukh hits a massive six in CCL match, fan says 'Jasprit Bumrah ka career sankat mein hai'

February 22, 2023 9:02 pm

Sonu Sood, Riteish Deshmukh, Jisshu Sengupta, Thaman, Akhil Akkineni, Sudeep, Manoj Tiwari, Aparshakti Khurana, Sohail Khan are somes of the celebrities playing in Celebrity Cricket League.

Kapil Sharma hosts players of Celebrity Cricket League, leaves Sonu Sood, Sohail Khan in splits

February 16, 2023 6:33 pm

A new promo of The Kapil Sharma Show has Sonu Sood, Sohail Khan, Manoj Tiwari, Binoo Dhillon, Ninja, Rajeev Pillai, Ganesh Kishan, Sudheer Babu and Jiva having a great time as Kapil entertains them with his hilarious antics.

Sonu Sood's Sujamal, the real hero of Jodhaa Akbar, got sidelined in the worst possible way

February 15, 2023 8:03 am

On the 15th anniversary of Jodhaa Akbar, we revisit the film that had the hero's journey for a supporting character who got the worst possible deal.

Sonu Sood says he is 'humbled' after Indian Army jawans write 'real hero' for actor on snowy Himalayan peak

January 10, 2023 12:18 pm

Taking to social media, Sonu Sood shared a few pictures of Indian Army jawans' message to the actor, calling him "the real hero."

Sonu Sood apologises after Railway takes note of his video of him travelling on train footboard: 'You're a role model, don't do this'

January 05, 2023 12:24 pm

Sonu Sood said he is apologetic for the video, but he just wanted to observe how lakhs of poor people still travel sitting near train doors.

Sonu Sood to turn writer for film on digital scams, will don never-before-seen avatar for the film

October 22, 2022 3:24 pm

Inspired by real-life incidents, Fateh will feature high-octane action sequences and Sonu Sood in a never-before-seen avatar.

Chandigarh University incident very unfortunate, time to stand with our sisters: Sonu Sood

September 18, 2022 4:22 pm

Sonu Sood has reacted to Chandigarh University incident where a protest broke out over “rumours” that some objectionable videos of women students were recorded and shared.

Shaken Sonu Sood receives a portrait of himself made with blood, urges fans to donate blood instead. Watch video

September 10, 2022 3:28 pm

Sonu Sood was presented with portrait of himself, made with blood. He urged his fans to donate blood instead of wasting it on such gestures.

Sonu Sood explains how two-hero films in south changed his career graph: 'They said he is a north Indian…'

August 10, 2022 8:32 am

Sonu Sood explained in a recent chat that, unlike today, making two-hero films in the south was not a cakewalk in the early 2000s.

Sonu Sood reacts to Ranveer Singh's nude photoshoot. 'It is an individual's choice...'

August 09, 2022 3:38 pm

Sonu Sood is the latest Bollywood celebrity who supported and defended Ranveer Singh's nude photoshoot.

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