Sonu Sood - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | October 20, 1972 |
|---|---|
| Age | 53 |
| Birthplace | Moga, Punjab, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra - (see also Sonu Sood's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rat |
| Generation | Generation X |
| Known For | His roles as a villain and supporting actor in Indian cinema, and for his extensive humanitarian aid during the COVID-19 pandemic, helping migrant workers and providing relief supplies. |
Intro
Sonu Sood is an Indian actor, film producer, model, humanitarian, and philanthropist who works primarily in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, and Kannada films. He is known for both his performances in films and his extensive social and humanitarian work, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Early Life & Background
Sonu Sood was born on October 20, 1972, in Moga, Punjab, India. He pursued his education at Yeshwantrao Chavan College of Engineering in Nagpur, Maharashtra, where he graduated in electrical engineering before moving to Mumbai to pursue a career in acting.
Career Highlights
- Made his acting debut in the Tamil film 'Kallazhagar' (1999).
- Rose to fame with roles in films such as 'Yuva' (2004), 'Aashiq Banaya Aapne' (2005), 'Jodhaa Akbar' (2008), 'Arundhati' (2009), and 'Dabangg' (2010).
- Noted for his villainous and character roles in Hindi and South Indian films.
- Received the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Telugu for 'Arundhati' and IIFA Award for Best Performance in a Negative Role for 'Dabangg'.
- Became widely recognized for his philanthropic efforts during the 2020 COVID-19 lockdown, organizing buses, trains, and flights to help migrant workers reach their homes.
Trivia
- Sonu Sood set up the 'Sood Charity Foundation' to support education, medicine, and job opportunities in India.
- He is also a trained engineer and has used his resources to help thousands of people during national crises.
- Sonu Sood received the SDG Special Humanitarian Action Award by the United Nations Development Programme in 2020 for his philanthropic efforts.
FAQs
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Sonu Sood is 53 years old.
Sonu Sood was born the 20 October 1972.
Moga, Punjab, India.
On His Birth-Day
About October 20th, 1972, in brief:
- Historical events: Harlow Shapley, an American astronomer renowned for determining the Sun's position within the Milky Way Galaxy, died in Boulder, Colorado, at the age of 86.
- Day of the week: October 20th, 1972 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: My Ding-A-Ling by Chuck Berry
- #1 UK song: Mouldy Old Dough by Lieutenant Pigeon
- Popular movie: The Godfather directed by Francis Ford Coppola
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