Sonu Sood says political parties offered him position of Chief Minister: ‘Join us, you don’t need to fight elections’

Sonu Sood said, “I was even offered the position of Chief Minister. When I turned it down, they suggested, ‘Why not Deputy Chief Minister?’ Some of the most influential people in the country were behind these offers, including a seat in the Rajya Sabha. They said, ‘Join us, you don’t need to fight elections, just be with us.'”

Sharing his reasons for declining these offers, the actor said, “Politics, for many, is about gaining wealth or power. Neither of those things interest me. I’m already helping people in my own way, without needing to answer to anyone. If I were in politics, I’d be accountable to someone, and that’s something that scares me. I like my freedom to help others without any strings attached.”

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Sonu Sood was lured with perks of being a politician like high security, residence in Delhi, and a prestigious role with a government letterhead. However, none of these appealed to the actor. However, Sood didn’t completely decline the idea of taking a different route later in his life.

He said, “Maybe, one day, when I feel I’ve accomplished everything in this field (acting), I’ll think about other paths. But for now, I’m focused on acting and directing, and that’s where my heart lies.”

On the work front, Sonu Sood is set to make his directorial debut with Fateh. The film, starring Sood, Jacqueline Fernandez, Vijay Raaz, Naseeruddin Shah and Dibyendu Bhattacharya, will hit screens on January 10, 2025.