Sonu Sood’s big heart has a big thali to match! Happy Birthday to the real-life hero!
The actor who emerged as a real-life hero during the pandemic, Sonu Sood, turns 52 today. A prominent name in Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil cinema, Sood is not just an actor but also a film producer, model, humanitarian, and philanthropist. He began his film journey in 1999 with the Tamil movies ‘Kallazhagar’ and ‘Nenjinile’, and later made his Hindi debut in 2002 as Bhagat Singh in ‘Shaheed-E-Azam’. Over the years, he has built a career portraying powerful antagonists on screen, while winning hearts off-screen with his compassionate deeds.
Beyond cinema, Sood has made a lasting impact through his philanthropic work. He established the Sood Charity Foundation to support people from all walks of life, including offering free UPSC coaching to aspirants from financially weaker sections. In recognition of his efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic, he was honoured with the SDG Special Humanitarian Action Award by the United Nations Development Programme in September 2020.
With so many accolades and achievements, here’s something you might not know: Did you know there's a giant thali named after Sonu Sood in Hyderabad? Let’s dig into this detail!
The ‘Sonu Sood Plate’
Tollywood and Bollywood actor Sonu Sood has received a unique tribute from a grateful fanbase for his selfless work during the pandemic. Gismat Jail Mandi, a popular mandi restaurant chain with 17 branches across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, has launched a massive thali named the ‘Sonu Sood Plate’ in his honour.
The restaurant’s founder, Gautamy Choudary, said the plate was named after the actor because of his “big heart.” Sonu Sood, touched by the gesture, praised the restaurant for combining food and joy in such a creative way. Sharing the news on social media, he wrote: “India's biggest plate is now named after me. Being a vegetarian who eats very little, I never imagined having a plate that satisfies 20 people at once. Humbled.”
Designed to serve up to 20 people at a time, the ‘Sonu Sood Plate’ offers a lavish spread of dishes, turning a simple meal into a feast for families. The initiative became a sensation in both states, drawing crowds to try the famous plate. At the launch event, fans thronged the restaurant to click selfies with Sonu Sood and express their heartfelt gratitude for his tireless humanitarian efforts during the COVID-19 crisis.
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Without a doubt, this was an extraordinary and heartwarming tribute to a man whose generosity continues to inspire millions.
