Mumbai, July 30 -- Sonu Sood has created a distinct identity in the film industry on the strength of his hard work and dedication. Sonu, who played the role of a strong villain in films, has emerged as a messiah in real life. His journey is inspiring not only in acting but also for humanity. Sonu, who hails from Punjab, was studying engineering in Nagpur, when he got inclined towards acting through modeling. He started his career with Tamil films in 1999, then he made a name in the South with the 2000 Telugu film 'Hands Up' and 'Super' in 2005. His popularity as a villain grew rapidly in the South.

His entry into Bollywood was with 'Shaheed-e-Azam' (2002), in which he played the role of Bhagat Singh. Films like 'Yuva' and 'Aashiq Banaya ...