''I'd love to do Hancock because he is a superhero without a mask'' - Sonu Sood 
By Bollywood Hungama News Network, August 19, 2008 - 14:01 IST
The name of Rajkumar Sujmal has become so synonymous with Sonu Sood is proof enough of his powerful acting in the Ashutosh Gowariker’s magnum opus Jodhaa Akbar. That’s the magic of this man called Sonu Sood, whose performance in every film has made him stand apart amongst all others. Yet another jewel was added in this actor’s crown in the form of ‘Lucky’, the underworld's don in the season’s mega blockbuster flick Singh Is Kinng. And for all those who got the opportunity to chat with this hunk par excellence on Bollywood Hungama Celebrity Chat...congrats. And for the rest of those who missed it, need not lose hope as we bring to you the exclusive excerpts of the chat. A must read…
Sonu Sood: Hi guys n gals
Rhea: Are u in the video of Snoop Dogg as well?
Sonu Sood: Rhea, no, I am not ...its Akshay and Snoop Dogg
niki998: Is it daunting to work with such established actors like Akshay? How do u feel?
Sonu Sood: i always worked with established actors be it Hrithik, Ash in Jodhaa Akbar or Abhishek in yuva...however i have always believed in my roles and been appreciated for the same...i am sure my role in Singh is Kinng will only take it further
Rhea: hi sonu what’s ur role in the film
Sonu Sood: Rhea i play Lucky SIngh...the Kinng of Australia who is the most powerful person in Australia and still very much connected with his roots in Punjab
Rhea: hi sonu what’s ur role in the film
Sonu Sood: Rhea i play Lucky SIngh...the Kinng of Australia who is the most powerful person in Australia and still very much connected with his roots in Punjab
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Nadiim: hi sonu..I’m from Mauritius. I just wanna tell you that I really like your performance in Jodhaa Akbar. I watched this movie 3 times only because of you. I want to ask you how was that experience working with Ash, Hrithik and Ashutosh Gowariker..??
Sonu Sood : thank you very much nadiim...its a blessing to be a part of a film, which has names like Ashutosh, Hrithik and Ash....you get to learn a lot from them as they are the best in their own craft.
Lara: according to u, what’s the best aspect of SIK?
Sonu Sood: Birds of a feather flock together...Akshay and me had a lot of common interests....be it fitness...playing pranks on co-stars and the same Punjabi background so we used to always talk in Punjabi.
Waseem: hey, Are u dancing in the film SIK?
Sonu Sood: yea everything has been cleared and every Singh in the country is waiting for the film and I am sure that after watching the film they will feel like King.
Nadiim: what is your favorite song in Singh is Kinng??
Sonu Sood: the title track of Singh is Kinng.
prince007: hello sonu ... i liked u in Jodhaa Akbar.. Looking forward to SIK ... which scene frm the movie u liked? ... how was ur experience with Anees, Vipul, Akshay and others?
Sonu Sood: Anees is one of the finest directors in our country....he listens to his actors a lot...any suggestions are always welcome...again Vipul shah is a producer who makes the film look very grand...so i think the combination is awesome.
Azzyy boy: hi dear, so what did u learn from Akshay?
Sonu Sood: I think Akshay has tremendous energy level on the sets...he is always on his toes...that make a film look different ...i learnt that one should always be focused when on sets.
Azzyy boy : hi dear, so what did u learn from Akshay?
Sonu Sood: I think Akshay has tremendous energy level on the sets...he is always on his toes...that make a film look different ...i learnt that one should always be focused when on sets.
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Rhea: hi, u r very handsome, i had seen one of ur films with Ayesha Takia and Nagarjuna...really liked it.
Sonu Sood: thank you very much Rhea...that was my Telugu film...it has got some brilliant action..., which is very close to my heart.
Azzyy boyy: hi sood, you are very handsome man, from where did u learn to act?
Sonu Sood: azzyyy boyyy in my Nagpur days during my engineering i used to do some amateur theatre but i think my zeal to get into films made me to get into acting.
Nash: what are your next films apart frm Singh is kinng? And what is your role in Singh is kinng??
Sonu Sood: the next film after Singh is Kinng...is Rajshri's film Ek vivaah Aisa Bhi and a film with UTV Motion Pictures called Dhoondhte Reh Jaoge with Paresh Rawal and Soha Ali Khan
Nash: hi what is Neha Dhupia's role in the film?
Sonu Sood: nash,...Neha plays Julie, an aspiring actress in Bollywood who wants to make it big in Bollywood with the connection of Kinng ( my character )
Nash: so who is paired opposite u in SIK
Sonu Sood: there is no romantic angle to my character...but there is a great connection of Punjab with this character, which always brings him back to his roots.
Akshay: hey Sonu, congrats for Jodhaa Akbar and good luck for SIK. What is there in the pipeline??
Sonu Sood: yes, there is lot of me you will see on screen in Oct and Nov Shazia...with Dhoondhte Reh Jaoge and Ek Vivaah Aisa Bhi...i am also starting in action film of J P Dutta.
Shazia: hey, I’m ur biggest fan, ur so dam cute n i love ur deep voice,, u acted so superb in Jodhaa Akbar, i just fell in luv wit u... i cant wait 4 SIK... u’ll rock
Sonu Sood: i gave my best Shazia...and i am sure i will live up to your expectations.
sandeep113: hello sonu how is Ayesha takia, nagarjuna as co stars, and how did u train for the stunts in that film?
Sonu Sood: i was trained before i entered in this line.... Ayesha and Nagarjuna
are great people to work with and we had lot of fun on the sets
Gool: What Singh is Kinng is all about? Is it a slapstick comic film?
Sonu Sood: no its not a slapstick comedy film...its about emotions of people living away from homes...its about the styling and its a situational comedy with lots of action in it.
shazia: can u do more Bollywood, my friends n i jus luv u n wanted to see u more on screen... r u married if not can u marry me plzzzz... ur so cute.
Sonu Sood: send me your pictures Shazia and then I’ll think
Gool: Are u doing any daredevil stunts like Akshay in the film?
Sonu Sood: yeah there is a jump from the 75th floor of a building, which is the opening scene of the film...so reach the theatres early, and dont miss it.
Gool: Are u doing any daredevil stunts like Akshay in the film?
Sonu Sood: yeah there is a jump from the 75th floor of a building, which is the opening scene of the film...so reach the theatres early, and dont miss it.
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Adnan: hi sonu.. wats ur mantra to stay fit?
Sonu Sood: i work out for 2 hours ...jog a lot and eat only healthy food.
Nadiim: .what are your hobbies..??
Sonu Sood: i love playing the guitar...watch lots of movies.
SK: Hi if you wud be given a role of a super hero would u do it?
Sonu Sood: i d love to do Hancock because he is the superhero without a mask.
Gool: How was it working with Om Puri?
Sonu Sood: me and Om Puriji had earlier worked in yuva and, since we are from the same background we connect very well.
Cool Sonu: Did he edit your role as we hear rumors?
Sonu Sood: no i have seen the film and, whatever is shot still remains ...but few scenes were missing but I am sure Akshay is not the person behind it
Cool Sonu. Did he edit your role as we hear rumors?
Sonu Sood: no i have seen the film and, whatever is shot is still remains ...but few scenes were missing but I am sure Akshay is not the person behind it
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Gool: Sonu u rocked in Aashiq Banaya Aapne, they say Tanushree is tyrant is it so?
Sonu Sood: i think Tanushree is one of the finest persons i have come across...very easy to work...all things said about her are not true.
Sports rules: hey Mr.Sood, what’s the high point of ur career acc to u?
Sonu Sood: i think with every film you grow...but Jodhaa Akbar was definitely a high point in my career.
Rishab: hi sonu. Who to you consider the ultimate romancer in films?
Sonu Sood: after me its SRK :)
sandeep113: hey sonu...i liked ur work in JODHAA-AKBAR, whts ur experience working with HRITHIK?
Sonu Sood: Hrithik is a great co- star and a very fine human being.
Sports rules: what is the latest Hollywood flick that you have really loved?
Sonu Sood: Blood Diamond.
sandeep113: how different is Hrithik and Akshay from each other?
Sonu Sood: Akshay is more of fun on the sets and Hrithik is more disciplined.
Sports rules: what’s your fav sport?
Sonu Sood: my fav sport is cricket.
sandeep113: is there any actress in B-Town that u have a crush on?
Sonu Sood: i used to have a crush on Sridevi but most of the current actresses are my co stars.
priya64: So, is there any actress you'd love to work with?
Sonu Sood: i would love to work with Kajol.
Gool: have u seen the Dark Knight?
Sonu Sood: i have been trying to watch Dark Knight ...since the past 10 days but have been really busy with Singh is Kinng promotion...maybe will catch it this week.
iya64: how does it feel to work with Neha Dhupia in SHEESHA and, now in Singh is kinng??
Sonu Sood: Neha is a great friend...and in Australia we had a lot of fun and did a lot of shopping...since we both are from North we both connect very well.
Ajeng: hi, sonu I’m from Indonesia. i liked ur performance in Aashiq Banaya Aapne
Sonu Sood: thank you very much ajeng...do watch Singh is Kinng.
priya64: would u like to be part of any reality shows? There are so many going shows on tv at the moment so which one u preferred?
Sonu Sood: i love watching them but would love to stay away from them.
Nadiim: what are your expectation from Singh is kinng??
Sonu Sood: Singh is Kinng is going to be the biggest blockbuster of the year.
Nadiim: what are your expectation from Singh is kinng??
Sonu Sood: Singh is Kinng is going to be the biggest blockbuster of the year.
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ANU: hi sonu- how do you handle fame?
Sonu Sood: still miles to go Anu...but i would love to be grounded always.
Nadiim: bye sonu gonna go now..Just wana wish you, best of luck for your career and gonna catch you tomorrow for first day first show of Singh is kinng, khuda hafeez
Sonu Sood: pls don’t miss the beginning, nadiim for my sake
ANU: you're one of my favorite actors :) I wish you all the best for your forthcoming films- love you!
Sonu Sood: thank you vey much Anu...pls keep loving me always.
priya64: ur fav actor of this industry?
So nu Sood: Mr Bachchan...because of his discipline and focus.
priya64: any past Bollywood movies wud u love to be part of?? Or Hollywood?
Sonu Sood: Deewar
priya64: ur fav Hollywood star?
Sonu Sood: Tom Cruise
priya64: what kind of car do u drive?
Sonu Sood: i drive a Ford Endeavor, priya.
Saad: Sonu ur acting was great in Jodha Akbar, and you have one of the amazing built, any inspirations? And any thought on salman khan?
Sonu Sood: thank you Saad...Sylvester Stallone was my inspiration in college when i started working out...salman is a very fit guy and is an inspiration for most of the youngsters in India.
Saad: Sonu ur acting was great in Jodha Akbar, and you have one of the amazing built, any inspirations? And any thought on salman khan?
Sonu Sood: thank you Saad...Sylvester Stallone was my inspiration in college when i started working out...salman is a very fit guy and is an inspiration for most of the youngsters in India.
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priya64: if not an actor what wud u have become?
Sonu Sood: i became an Engineer...I’m from a business family background...was always destined to be an actor and that’s how i landed here.
ANU: if you had to compare yourself to anyone else in the industry, who would it be and why? By the way- you're hot!
Sonu Sood: i would not like to compare myself with anyone else...i just want to register my presence the way I am.
Shazia: well, i wish u all the best and i hope u do bigger n better films n become a huge star, which in my mind u r already... tell us any funny moments on the shoot.
Sonu Sood: thanks for your love and wishes shazia, we always used to play pranks on our co stars and they were running away from us on the sets...we troubled Katrina a lot with our Punjabi.
Sonu Sood: Guys got to rush...it was great chatting with you...thanks for logging in...Don’t miss watching Singh is Kinng and you will be thoroughly entertained...Cheers Sonu.
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“Ek ladki do ladko ko aashiq bana deti hai” - Sonu Sood
