Personal details
- Birth Date: 1973-07-30
- Height: 6′ 1″ (1.85 m)
- Birth Location: Moga, Punjab, India
- Children: (1 child) Ishant Sood
- Parents: Shakti Sood
- Professions: Actor, Producer, Director
Sonu Sood, born May 1973 in Moga, Punjab, kicked off his life with a mix of business brains and academic smarts—his dad’s an entrepreneur, mom’s a teacher. Basically, education ran thick in the family. He didn’t stick around Punjab for long though; Nagpur ended up shaping a lot of his early years. He’s the middle kid, sandwiched between two sisters, which probably explains a lot about his vibe—knows how to hold his own. The guy didn’t head straight for the limelight. He actually finished up an engineering degree first (yeah, not your typical Bollywood start). Married his college sweetheart Sonali, and together they’ve got a son, Ishaant. Family man, but also, there’s this whole other side: he once threw his hat in the ring for Mr. India. Seriously, this man has tried a bit of everything. But let’s talk films. Sonu Sood is usually the guy you love to hate on screen. The role that really put him on the map? Playing the villain Pashupathy in the Telugu fantasy flick Arundhati (2009). He absolutely nailed the menacing vibe—people still talk about it. And then there’s Dabangg. He went toe-to-toe with Salman Khan, not an easy feat, and made Chhedi Singh one of those Bollywood baddies you just can’t forget. He’s built a reputation for playing guys with serious edge, but off-screen? The man’s known to be just the opposite—super chill, always helping folks out. Honestly, Sonu’s journey from a small-town kid to a name everyone knows in Indian cinema is wild. And he’s not done yet.
Back in 1997, there was this wild TV commercial with an actor suiting up as the Indian superhero Naag Raj (Pralay). The whole point was to hype up the upcoming TV series, and honestly, it was a whole vibe—think flashy costumes, dramatic music, and those classic late-90s effects that just hit different. Naag Raj, with his serpent powers and intense stare, swooped in to save the day right there on your living room TV. The ad was all about building anticipation, showing off Naag Raj’s supernatural skills, and teasing the baddies he’d have to face. If you grew up in that era, you probably remember that suit—bright, bold, kind of cheesy but unforgettable. The commercial wasn’t just an ad, it was like a cultural event for desi superhero fans. It set the tone for the show, promising wild adventures, special effects, and a hero you could cheer for. Pretty iconic stuff, honestly.
July 30, 1973
6′ 1″ (1.85 m)
Konidela Ram Charan
Moga, Punjab, India
Yes, Ishant Sood
Shakti Sood and Surekha
51 years old