“I used to live in a hostel with Bihari roommates. They used to be very excited about getting their pictures clicked, and since there weren't any mobile phones back then, they used to have a photographer accompany them everywhere. Thus, my character's personality and the photographer were incorporated into 'Dabangg.'”

Indian actor, film producer and humanitarian

Sonu Sood is an Indian actor, film producer, model, humanitarian and philanthropist, known for work in Hindi, Telugu and Tamil cinema. He has appeared in films across these industries and is often cast in negative roles. He is widely recognized for his screen presence in villainous parts, which have become a signature of much of his film career. Alongside acting and production, he is also noted for humanitarian and philanthropic work, extending his public profile beyond cinema.