Sonu Sood
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Sonu Sood is a former model
and India
n actor
who has acted in Hindi,, Telugu
and Tamil
films. A participant in the Mr. India contest, he has appeared in commercials for Apollo Tyres, Airtel etc. In Tollywood he is best known for his role as the antagonist, Pasupathi, in the film Arundhati.
. He studied in sacred heart school in Moga cityHe grew up with two sisters. His father was an entrepreneur and his mother was a teacher. A graduate in engineering, he is married to Sonali and they have a son named Ishant.
was Majnu (2001). The film too did not fetch him any recognition. He made his acting debut in Hindi films with Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh in 2002, which won critical acclaim for his performance. But he was better noticed as Abhishek Bachchan's brother in Mani Ratnam's Yuva
(2004) and in Aashiq Banaya Aapne (2005). Sonu did some steamy stuff in Sheesha (2005) and Siskiyaan (2005).
In Tollywood, with the release of Super in 2005, he received greater recognition for his work. In this film, his co-star was Nagarjuna as a high-tech thief. However, the film didn't perform as well as expected. His next film was Athadu
, which was a super-hit, but didn't help in building his image. In 2006 he again portrayed the antagonist in Ashok
. It was an average grosser, but by now he had become popular in Telugu films.
It was Arundhati that took him to the greatest unimagined heights in a non-local industry. He played the role of Aghora. This film turned out to be the biggest Telugu hit of that year.
Following the Tollywood hit of Arundhati, in February 2008, he played the role of Rajkumar Sujamal in the Indian epic film, Jodha Akbar.
In 2009, he played the role of Gangster Bada in Anjaneyulu opposite Ravi Teja
, but the role held less scope for his acting skills. In the latter half of 2009, he acted in another Telugu film, Ek Niranjan
, in which he again played the antagonist. The film received mixed reviews, but Sood was critically praised for his portrayal of a sadistic villain. His histrionics and slang mixing English with Telugu in this film proved to be sensational.
In 2010, he played the lead antagonist in Abhinav Kashyap
's Dabangg
, co-starring with Salman Khan
.
He is currently filming for Rana
along with Rajinikanth.
Nominations
Model (person)
A model , sometimes called a mannequin, is a person who is employed to display, advertise and promote commercial products or to serve as a subject of works of art....
and India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
n actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
who has acted in Hindi,, Telugu
Telugu language
Telugu is a Central Dravidian language primarily spoken in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India, where it is an official language. It is also spoken in the neighbouring states of Chattisgarh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Orissa and Tamil Nadu...
and Tamil
Tamil language
Tamil is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by Tamil people of the Indian subcontinent. It has official status in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and in the Indian union territory of Pondicherry. Tamil is also an official language of Sri Lanka and Singapore...
films. A participant in the Mr. India contest, he has appeared in commercials for Apollo Tyres, Airtel etc. In Tollywood he is best known for his role as the antagonist, Pasupathi, in the film Arundhati.
Personal life
Sonu Sood was born in Moga, Punjab and was brought up in NagpurNagpur
Nāgpur is a city and winter capital of the state of Maharashtra, the largest city in central India and third largest city in Maharashtra after Mumbai and Pune...
. He studied in sacred heart school in Moga cityHe grew up with two sisters. His father was an entrepreneur and his mother was a teacher. A graduate in engineering, he is married to Sonali and they have a son named Ishant.
Career
He made his debut as antagonist in Telugu film Hands Up (2000), which was a box office dud. His first film in TamilTamil language
Tamil is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by Tamil people of the Indian subcontinent. It has official status in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and in the Indian union territory of Pondicherry. Tamil is also an official language of Sri Lanka and Singapore...
was Majnu (2001). The film too did not fetch him any recognition. He made his acting debut in Hindi films with Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh in 2002, which won critical acclaim for his performance. But he was better noticed as Abhishek Bachchan's brother in Mani Ratnam's Yuva
Yuva
Yuva , originally titled Howrah Bridge is a feature film directed by Indian director Mani Ratnam and released in 2004. Simultaneously made in Hindi and Tamil , the prime objective of the movie was to motivate educated Indian youths to enter politics.The film tells the stories of three young men...
(2004) and in Aashiq Banaya Aapne (2005). Sonu did some steamy stuff in Sheesha (2005) and Siskiyaan (2005).
In Tollywood, with the release of Super in 2005, he received greater recognition for his work. In this film, his co-star was Nagarjuna as a high-tech thief. However, the film didn't perform as well as expected. His next film was Athadu
Athadu
- Awards :Nandi Awards* Best Actor - Mahesh Babu* Best Dialogue Writer - Trivikram SrinivasFilmfare Awards* Best Director - Trivikram SrinivasSantosham Film Awards* Best Film - M. Rammohan-Release:The film was released with 6 prints in U.S.A...
, which was a super-hit, but didn't help in building his image. In 2006 he again portrayed the antagonist in Ashok
Ashok (film)
Ashok is a 2006 Telugu film directed by Surender Reddy . The film, which was released on 13 July 2006, stars N. T. Rama Rao Jr...
. It was an average grosser, but by now he had become popular in Telugu films.
It was Arundhati that took him to the greatest unimagined heights in a non-local industry. He played the role of Aghora. This film turned out to be the biggest Telugu hit of that year.
Following the Tollywood hit of Arundhati, in February 2008, he played the role of Rajkumar Sujamal in the Indian epic film, Jodha Akbar.
In 2009, he played the role of Gangster Bada in Anjaneyulu opposite Ravi Teja
Ravi Teja
Ravi Teja is an Indian Telugu film actor. He won the Nandi Award for Best Actor for the film Neninthe in 2008. He has participated in other films including Avunu Valliddaru Ista Paddaru, Idiot,Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi, Venky, Bhadra, Vikramarkudu, Krishna, Kick, and Mirapakaay...
, but the role held less scope for his acting skills. In the latter half of 2009, he acted in another Telugu film, Ek Niranjan
Ek Niranjan
Ek Niranjan is a 2009 Telugu film starring Prabhas and Kangana Ranaut in lead roles. The film is directed by Puri Jagannadh and Produced by Aditya Ram. The film has been shot on a specially erected set in Hyderabad and shot in Bangkok and the songs have been shot in Switzerland...
, in which he again played the antagonist. The film received mixed reviews, but Sood was critically praised for his portrayal of a sadistic villain. His histrionics and slang mixing English with Telugu in this film proved to be sensational.
In 2010, he played the lead antagonist in Abhinav Kashyap
Abhinav Kashyap
Abhinav Singh Kashyap is an Indian film director and screenwriter. His directorial debut film, Dabangg was the biggest hit of 2010 and is currently the second biggest grossing bollywood film in history.-Early life:...
's Dabangg
Dabangg
Dabangg is a 2010 Hindi action film, directed by Abhinav Kashyap in his directorial debut and produced by Arbaaz Khan under the Arbaaz Khan Productions. The lead actors in the film include Arbaaz's elder brother, Salman Khan and Sonakshi Sinha...
, co-starring with Salman Khan
Salman Khan
Salman Khan is an Indian film actor. He has starred in more than 80 Hindi films.Khan, who made his acting debut with a minor role in the drama Biwi Ho To Aisi with Rekha in a lead role, had his first commercial success with the blockbuster Maine Pyar Kiya , for which he won a Filmfare Award for...
.
He is currently filming for Rana
Rana (film)
Rana is an upcoming historical action film co-written and directed by K. S. Ravikumar starring Rajinikanth, whose story the film will be based upon. Deepika Padukone has been signed on as the female lead. The film will be jointly produced by Ocher Picture Productions and Eros International. The...
along with Rajinikanth.
Awards and nominations
Wins- The State Government of Andhra Pradesh honored him with the Nandi Award for Best VillainNandi Award for Best VillainThe Nandi Award for Best Villain winners:-See also:* Nandi Awards* Cinema of Andhra Pradesh...
for the film Arundhati. - Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award (Telugu) for Arundhati
- Santosham Best Villain AwardSantosham Best Villain AwardThe Santosham Best Director Award is given by the Santosham Film magazine as part of its annual Santosham Film Awards for Telugu films.The award was first given in 2003. Here is a list of the award winners and the films for which they won....
for Arundhati - CineMAA Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role for Arundhati
- South ScopeSouth ScopeSouthscope is an Indian based, monthly, English-language film magazine Which focuses on who-what-where-when-why-why not-how of South Indian films,film personalities and the Industry. It is being promoted by Geeta Arts and owned by Allu Sirish, son of Allu Aravind and younger brother of Allu Arjun...
Best Character Actor Award for Arundhati - Nandi Award for Best VillainNandi Award for Best VillainThe Nandi Award for Best Villain winners:-See also:* Nandi Awards* Cinema of Andhra Pradesh...
for Arundhati - International Indian Film Academy AwardsInternational Indian Film Academy AwardsThe International Indian Film Academy Awards, also known as the IIFA Awards are presented annually by the International Indian Film Academy to honour both artistic and technical excellence of professionals in Bollywood, the Hindi language film industry. Instituted in 2000, the ceremony is held in...
for Best Actor in a Negative Role for DabanggDabanggDabangg is a 2010 Hindi action film, directed by Abhinav Kashyap in his directorial debut and produced by Arbaaz Khan under the Arbaaz Khan Productions. The lead actors in the film include Arbaaz's elder brother, Salman Khan and Sonakshi Sinha... - Apsara Film & Television Producers Guild AwardsApsara Film & Television Producers Guild AwardsAn Apsara Film & Television Producers Guild Award is an accolade given by the Bollywood film industry to recognize outstanding performances by its members. Originated by filmmaker and scholar Amit Khanna, the Apsara Awards have been one of the major award events in Bollywood since 2004...
for Best Performance in Negative Roll for DabanggDabanggDabangg is a 2010 Hindi action film, directed by Abhinav Kashyap in his directorial debut and produced by Arbaaz Khan under the Arbaaz Khan Productions. The lead actors in the film include Arbaaz's elder brother, Salman Khan and Sonakshi Sinha...
Nominations
- Star Screen Award for Best Actor In A Negative Role for DabanggDabanggDabangg is a 2010 Hindi action film, directed by Abhinav Kashyap in his directorial debut and produced by Arbaaz Khan under the Arbaaz Khan Productions. The lead actors in the film include Arbaaz's elder brother, Salman Khan and Sonakshi Sinha...
- Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Negative RoleZee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Negative RoleThe Zee Cine Award Best Actor in a Negative Role is chosen by a jury organized by Zee Entertainment Enterprises, and the winner is announced at the ceremony.Kajol was the first woman to win this award.The winners are listed below:-...
for DabanggDabanggDabangg is a 2010 Hindi action film, directed by Abhinav Kashyap in his directorial debut and produced by Arbaaz Khan under the Arbaaz Khan Productions. The lead actors in the film include Arbaaz's elder brother, Salman Khan and Sonakshi Sinha... - Global Indian Film & Television Honors for Best Performance In A Negative Role for DabanggDabanggDabangg is a 2010 Hindi action film, directed by Abhinav Kashyap in his directorial debut and produced by Arbaaz Khan under the Arbaaz Khan Productions. The lead actors in the film include Arbaaz's elder brother, Salman Khan and Sonakshi Sinha...
- Filmfare Best Supporting Actor AwardFilmfare Best Supporting Actor AwardThe Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor is given by Filmfare as part of its annual Filmfare Awards for Hindi films, to recognise a male actor who has delivered an outstanding performance in a supporting role...
for Jodhaa Akbar
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Language | Other notes |
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| 1999 | Nenjinile Nenjinile Nenjinile is a Tamil movie starring Vijay, Ishaa Koppikar. The music is composed by Deva. The film is directed by Vijay's father S.A.Chandrasekar.-Plot:... |
Tamil Tamil language Tamil is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by Tamil people of the Indian subcontinent. It has official status in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and in the Indian union territory of Pondicherry. Tamil is also an official language of Sri Lanka and Singapore... |
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| 2000 | Kallazhagar | Tamil Tamil language Tamil is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by Tamil people of the Indian subcontinent. It has official status in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and in the Indian union territory of Pondicherry. Tamil is also an official language of Sri Lanka and Singapore... |
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| 2001 | Majunu Majunu Majnu is a Tamil romantic film directed by Ravichandran and produced by Sunanda Murali Manohar. The film features Prashanth and Rinke Khanna in the lead roles with Sonu Sood, Raghuvaran, Rati Agnihotri and Vivek appearing in other pivotal roles. The film's score and soundtrack were composed by... |
Tamil Tamil language Tamil is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by Tamil people of the Indian subcontinent. It has official status in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and in the Indian union territory of Pondicherry. Tamil is also an official language of Sri Lanka and Singapore... |
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| 2002 | Shaheed-E-Azam Shaheed-E-Azam Shaahed-E-Azam is a 2002 Hindi film directed by Sukumar Nair. The film, based upon the life of Shaheed Bhagat Singh, caused some controversy as the Punjab and Haryana High Court issued a notice to the producers calling for a ban of the movie.... |
Bhagat Singh | Punjabi Punjabi language Punjabi is an Indo-Aryan language spoken by inhabitants of the historical Punjab region . For Sikhs, the Punjabi language stands as the official language in which all ceremonies take place. In Pakistan, Punjabi is the most widely spoken language... |
Nominated for Award |
| Zindagi Khoobsurat Hai | Hindi | |||
| 2003 | Ammailu Abbailu | Telugu | ||
| Kovilpatti Veeralakshmi Kovilpatti Veeralakshmi Kovilpatti Veeralakshmi is a South Indian Tamil film released in 2003.The film was a huge flop in box office. Simran Bagga dubbed in her own voice for the first time in this film with some dialogues dubbed by Deepa Venkat... |
Rajiv Mathur | Tamil | ||
| Kahan Ho Tum | Karan | Hindi | ||
| 2004 | Mission Mumbai | Hindi | ||
| Yuva Yuva Yuva , originally titled Howrah Bridge is a feature film directed by Indian director Mani Ratnam and released in 2004. Simultaneously made in Hindi and Tamil , the prime objective of the movie was to motivate educated Indian youths to enter politics.The film tells the stories of three young men... |
Gopal Singh | Hindi | ||
| 2005 | Sheesha Sheesha (film) Sheesha is a Hindi movie produced by Guddu Dhanoa and Sunil Saini. It was directed by Ashu Trikha & stars Neha Dhupia, Sonu Sood, Elidh MacQueen, Nijju Mavani, Nares Ngamseera, Vivek Shaq and Robert Slater... |
Raj | Hindi | |
| Chandramukhi Chandramukhi Chandramukhi is a 2005 Indian horror, comedy and drama film directed by P. Vasu and produced by Ramkumar Ganesan. With a few deviations, it is a remake of Vasu's 2004 Kannada film Apthamitra, which was in-turn a remake of the 1993 Malayalam film Manichithrathazhu... |
Oomayan | Tamil | ||
| Super | Sonu | Telugu | ||
| Athadu Athadu - Awards :Nandi Awards* Best Actor - Mahesh Babu* Best Dialogue Writer - Trivikram SrinivasFilmfare Awards* Best Director - Trivikram SrinivasSantosham Film Awards* Best Film - M. Rammohan-Release:The film was released with 6 prints in U.S.A... |
Malli | Telugu | ||
| Aashiq Banaya Aapne Aashiq Banaya Aapne Aashiq Banaya Aapne is a Bollywood film starring Emraan Hashmi, Sonu Sood and Tanushree Dutta. It was released on 2 September 2005. The film marked the debut of actress Tanushree Dutta. The film was shot under the banner Shagun Film Creations... |
Karan | Hindi | ||
| Siskiyaan | Dr. Vishwas | Hindi | ||
| 2006 | Ashok Ashok (film) Ashok is a 2006 Telugu film directed by Surender Reddy . The film, which was released on 13 July 2006, stars N. T. Rama Rao Jr... |
K. K. | Telugu | |
| Rockin' Meera | Prince | English | ||
| 2008 | Jodhaa Akbar | Prince Sujamal | Hindi | Nominated, Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award The Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor is given by Filmfare as part of its annual Filmfare Awards for Hindi films, to recognise a male actor who has delivered an outstanding performance in a supporting role... |
| Mr. Medhavi Mr. Medhavi Mr. Medhavi is a 2008 Telugu film , directed by renowned Directed Neelakanta. The film stars Genelia D'Souza in the lead role and Raja.-Plot:... |
Siddharth | Telugu | ||
| City Life | Telugu | |||
| Singh Is Kinng Singh Is Kinng Singh is Kinng is a 2008 Bollywood comedy film. The film is directed by Anees Bazmee and stars Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif, the film also featured a music video with Snoop Dogg. About 75% of the movie was shot in Australia, around the Gold Coast region and Brisbane using an Australian production... |
Lakhan 'Lucky' Singh (The King) | Hindi | ||
| Ek Vivah Aisa Bhi | Prem Ajmera | Hindi | ||
| 2009 | Arundhati | Pasupathi | Telugu | Winner, Nandi Award for Best Villain Nandi Award for Best Villain The Nandi Award for Best Villain winners:-See also:* Nandi Awards* Cinema of Andhra Pradesh... Winner, Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award (Telugu) Winner, Santosham Best Villain Award Santosham Best Villain Award The Santosham Best Director Award is given by the Santosham Film magazine as part of its annual Santosham Film Awards for Telugu films.The award was first given in 2003. Here is a list of the award winners and the films for which they won.... Winner, CineMAA Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role Winner, South Scope South Scope Southscope is an Indian based, monthly, English-language film magazine Which focuses on who-what-where-when-why-why not-how of South Indian films,film personalities and the Industry. It is being promoted by Geeta Arts and owned by Allu Sirish, son of Allu Aravind and younger brother of Allu Arjun... Best Character Actor Award. |
| Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge Dhoondte Reh Jaoge is a 2009 Bollywood comedy film produced by UTV Motion Pictures, starring Sonu Sood, Soha Ali Khan, Kunal Khemu, and Paresh Rawal, released 6 March 2009 in India, and 20 March 2009, in the US. The film is directed by Umesh Shukla and produced by Ronnie Screwvala... |
Aryan | Hindi | ||
| Anjaneyulu | Bada | Telugu | ||
| Bangaru Babu | Telugu | |||
| Ek Niranjan Ek Niranjan Ek Niranjan is a 2009 Telugu film starring Prabhas and Kangana Ranaut in lead roles. The film is directed by Puri Jagannadh and Produced by Aditya Ram. The film has been shot on a specially erected set in Hyderabad and shot in Bangkok and the songs have been shot in Switzerland... |
Johnny bhai | Telugu | ||
| City of Life City of Life City of Life is a 2009 multilingual Emirati film written, directed, and produced by Ali F. Mostafa. Set in the United Arab Emirates, the film revolves around three parallel lives, amongst many cultures in one city, namely, Dubai.- Plot :... |
Basu | Emirati | ||
| Ek: The Power of One | Basu | Hindi | ||
| 2010 | Divorce | Hindi | ||
| Kuch Din Kuch Pal | Hindi | |||
| Dabangg Dabangg Dabangg is a 2010 Hindi action film, directed by Abhinav Kashyap in his directorial debut and produced by Arbaaz Khan under the Arbaaz Khan Productions. The lead actors in the film include Arbaaz's elder brother, Salman Khan and Sonakshi Sinha... |
Chhedi Singh | Hindi | Winner, Apsara Award for Best Actor in Negative role. Winner, International Indian Film Academy Awards for Best Actor in a Negative Role. |
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| 2011 | Shakti Shakti (2011 film) Shakti is a 2011 Telugu fantasy film directed by Meher Ramesh starring Jr. NTR and Ileana D'Cruz. The film, produced by C. Ashwini Dutt under the Vyjayanthi Movies banner, features an extensive supporting cast including Sonu Sood, Manjari Phadnis, S. P. Balasubramanyam, Jackie Shroff, Pooja Bedi ... |
Mukthar | Telugu | |
| Theenmaar | Sudhir | Telugu | ||
| Bbuddah... Hoga Tera Baap Bbuddah... Hoga Tera Baap Bbuddah... Hoga Terra Baap is a 2011 Bollywood action film directed by Puri Jagannadh. The film stars Amitabh Bachchan, Hema Malini, Sonu Sood, Prakash Raj, Charmy Kaur, Sonal Chauhan and Raveena Tandon... |
ACP Karan Malhotra | Hindi | ||
| Kandireega | Bhavani | Telugu | ||
| Dookudu Dookudu Dookudu is a 2011 Telugu action comedy romantic film directed by Sreenu Vaitla and distributed by 14 Reels Entertainment. The ensemble cast, stars Mahesh Babu and Samantha. The film was released on September 23, 2011, with the largest worldwide opening for a Telugu film... |
Nayak | Telugu | ||
| Veera Vishnuvardhana | Villain | Kannada | ||
| Osthi Osthi Osthe is an upcoming Tamil action film directed by S. Dharani, starring Silambarasan. A remake of the 2010 blockbuster Hindi film Dabangg, directed by Abhinav Singh Kashyap and written by Dileep Shukla, it will feature Githan Ramesh, Richa Gangopadhyay, Sonu Sood, reprising his role from the... |
Tamil | Remake of Dabangg Dabangg Dabangg is a 2010 Hindi action film, directed by Abhinav Kashyap in his directorial debut and produced by Arbaaz Khan under the Arbaaz Khan Productions. The lead actors in the film include Arbaaz's elder brother, Salman Khan and Sonakshi Sinha... |
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| 2012 | Rana Rana (film) Rana is an upcoming historical action film co-written and directed by K. S. Ravikumar starring Rajinikanth, whose story the film will be based upon. Deepika Padukone has been signed on as the female lead. The film will be jointly produced by Ocher Picture Productions and Eros International. The... |
Tamil | Filming |