He is known for his physique, roles and his charisma. And these are the things that will strike you first when you meet Sonu Sood.
Catching up with him during his brief visit to the city to promote his film Happy New Year , he opens up about his Chennai connection, his need to be seen and fitness of course.
What is your role like inHappy New Year?
I feel blessed to be part of a film that is as big as this. With Farah, Shah Rukh and others, you know it's a magic combination, especially after they have given some of the biggest hits like Om Shanti Om . I still remember thinking that this was in fact the script I had been waiting for, for so many years.
It has romance, comedy, action and songs and I know it's going to rock.
I play Jack, an ex-army man. Jack is extremely emotional when it comes to his mother. He's the Bheem of the gang.
We all know your Chennai connection... so what's your cup of tea — Hindi, Tamil or Telugu cinema?
Hindi, Tamil and Telugu cinema are three connections without which I cannot survive. Yes, you are right when you say I have a deep connection with this city. I learnt everything about cinema from here.
My films have done well in the Telugu film industry. But it's from here that I got noticed. So this will be my home ground always. And I consider myself blessed because I am able to entertain people speaking different languages.
Cop, villain, doting friend andprotective brother... whatroles do you like most?
I have always enjoyed doing roles I have not done before.
What's your fitness formula?
I am very disciplined when it comes to fitness. In fact, soon after landing here, I headed straight to the gym. Working out is a part of my life. I enjoy it a lot.
You have often said that you would love to play a superhero.
My kids love superhero movies. Given a chance, I would love to connect with kids.
I would love to have the audience fall in love with me and that's the kind of superpower I'd like to have.
Modelling to acting... how did the transition happen?
I have always wanted to be an actor. Though modelling preceded, that's what helped me learn a lot and get here. However, it took long for me to enter films.
With so many regional language movies in your kitty, do you have any plans of settling down in any particular language?
I have dabbled in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Hindi and Marathi cinema.
And I will continue to act and entertain the audience in every possible language I can.
