Sunny Kaushal Explained

Sunny Kaushal
Birth Date:28 September 1989[1]
Birth Place:Bombay, Maharashtra, India
Occupation:Actor
Relatives:Kaushal family
Yearsactive:2016–present

Sunny Kaushal (born 28 September 1989) is an Indian actor who works in Hindi films. Born into the Kaushal family, he worked as an assistant director on the films My Friend Pinto (2011) and Gunday (2014). He made his acting debut in the comedy-drama Sunshine Music Tours and Travels (2016), and gained recognition for his supporting part in the sports biopic Gold (2018). Kaushal has since starred in the streaming series The Forgotten Army - Azaadi Ke Liye (2020) and films Shiddat (2021), Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga (2023) and Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba (2024).

Early life

Kaushal was born on 28 September 1989 in a suburban chawl in Mumbai to Sham Kaushal, an action director in Indian films and Veena Kaushal.[2] [3] His older brother is actor Vicky Kaushal. His family is Punjabi. Kaushal initially enrolled at The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India but later dropped out to pursue acting.[4] He then started his acting career playing small roles in theater plays and skits.

Career

Kaushal made his Bollywood debut by playing the leading role in the 2016 comedy-drama road film Sunshine Music Tours and Travels and the TV Mini-Series Official Chukyagiri. He was also part of the short film Love at First Sight.

In 2018, Kaushal featured in Reema Kagti's historical sports drama Gold which is based on the national hockey team's title at the 1948 Summer Olympics. He portrayed the role of Himmat Singh, a character inspired by Balbir Singh Sr.[5] For his role in Gold, he received critical recognition and also received a nomination at the 25th Screen Awards for Best Supporting Actor. That same year, he appeared in the TV Mini-Series Official CEOgiri, a spin-off of the 2016 series Official Chukyagiri. The short film The Embrace in which Kaushal plays the role of Siddharth was nominated in the Drama Short Film category at the Filmfare Awards.[6] Kaushal's next was the dance based film Bhangra Paa Le alongside Rukshar Dhillon which released on 3 January 2020 in selected screens.[7] Later that same year, Kaushal headlined Amazon Prime Video's original series The Forgotten Army - Azaadi Ke Liye.[8] The series was directed by Kabir Khan based on true events of the Indian National Army fight for Indian Independence during World War II.[8] The New Indian Express found his performance to be "splendid".[9]

A year later, he starred in the romantic drama Shiddat where he played the role of Jaggi Dil, a man who desperately tries to reach London to be with his love who is going to marry another man. After being indefinitely delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the film premiered on 1 October 2021 on Disney+ Hotstar.[10] Samriddhi Srivastava of India Today commented: "Kaushal’s dialogue deliveries and convincing performance will win your heart".[11]

In 2022, Kaushal featured alongside Nushrratt Bharuccha and Vijay Varma in Hurdang, a love story set in the backdrop of the student agitation of 1990 in Allahabad.[12] Then he was seen in the survival thriller film Mili alongside Janhvi Kapoor and Manoj Pahwa.[13]

In 2023, he featured opposite Yami Gautam in a Netflix original suspense thriller film, Chor Nikal Ke Bhaaga.[14]

He will next be seen in romantic thriller Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba alongside Taapsee Pannu and Vikrant Massey.[15]

In the media

Kaushal was ranked in The Times Most Desirable Men at number 45[16] in 2018, at No. 38[17] in 2019.

Filmography

Films

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YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2011My Friend PintoAssistant director
2014GundayAssistant director
2016Sunshine Music Tours and TravelsSunburn[18]
2017Love At First SightKshitijShort film
2018GoldHimmat Singh[19]
2019The EmbraceSiddharthShort film[20]
2020Bhangra Paa LeJaggi Singh / Kaptaan Singh[21]
2021ShiddatJoginder "Jaggi" Dhillon[22]
2022HurdangDaddu Thakur[23]
MiliSameer[24]
2023Chor Nikal Ke BhagaAnkit Sethi[25]
2024Phir Aayi Hasseen DillrubaAbhimanyu [26]
TBALetters to Mr Khanna Completed [27]

Television

YearTitleRoleRef.
2016Official ChukyagiriSpandan Chukya[28]
2018Official CEOgiri[29]
2020The Forgotten Army - Azaadi Ke LiyeLieutenant/Captain Surinder Sodhi [30]

Music videos

!Year!Title!Singer(s)!Ref.
2020"Taaron Ke Shehar"Neha Kakkar, Jubin Nautiyal[31]
2021"Dil Lauta Do"Payal Dev, Jubin Nautiyal[32]
"Ishq Mein"Meet Bros, Sachet Tandon[33]

Discography

!Year!Title!Album!Co-singer!Composer!Ref.
2023"Jhandey"Himself and Bharg[34] [35]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Katrina Kaif wishes rumoured boyfriend Vicky Kaushal's brother Sunny happy birthday. See . indiatoday.
  2. News: Singh . Deepali . 'Raazi has made my b'day special', says birthday boy Vicky Kaushal . . 16 May 2018 . 20 July 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180711030040/http://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/interview-raazi-has-made-my-b-day-special-says-birthday-boy-vicky-kaushal-2615448 . 11 July 2018 . live.
  3. News: Khuranaa . Amann . 'Raman Raghav 2.0' actor Vicky Kaushal: I was born in a 10x10 chawl . . 28 January 2017 . 20 July 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170324115849/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Raman-Raghav-2-0-actor-Vicky-Kaushal-I-was-born-in-a-10x10-chawl/articleshow/52552082.cms . 24 March 2017 . live.
  4. News: Gupta . Nidhi . Vicky Kaushal, the poster boy of Indian cinema's 'new wave' . . 2 March 2016 . 19 July 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180720112237/https://www.gqindia.com/content/vicky-kaushal-the-poster-boy-of-indian-cinemas-new-wave/ . 20 July 2018 . live.
  5. Web site: Meet Sunny Kaushal as Himmat Singh. 2 July 2018. Excel Entertainment Twitter. 3 July 2018.
  6. Web site: The Embrace – Drama Short Film | Filmfare Short Film Awards. filmfare.com.
  7. Web site: Ronnie Screwvala announces next 'Bhangra Paa Le' starring Sunny Kaushal and south star Rukshar Dhillon - Times of India. The Times of India.
  8. Web site: The Forgotten Army: Azaadi Ke Liye trailer sees Sunny Kaushal, Sharvari lead INA, wage war against British rule . 7 January 2020 . Firstpost. 10 January 2020.
  9. Web site: Review: The Forgotten Army – Azaadi Ke Liye, yes, but for us? . M . Narayani . 25 January 2020 . The New Indian Express. 18 February 2020.
  10. News: 8 September 2021. Radhika Madan and Sunny Kaushal starrer Shiddat Wala Pyaar to release on Disney+Hotstar on October 1. Bollywood Hungama. 8 September 2021.
  11. News: Shiddat Movie Review: Mohit Raina carries this Radhika Madan, Sunny Kaushal film. India Today. 30 September 2021.
  12. Web site: Hurdang: Sunny Kaushal, Nushrratt Bharuccha, Vijay Varma Starrer To Release on April 8, Trailer Out Tomorrow (View Pic). Latestly. 29 March 2022.
  13. Web site: 5 August 2021 . Janhvi Kapoor kicks off the shooting of Helen remake in Mumbai . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210808153559/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/janhvi-kapoor-kicks-off-shooting-helen-remake-mumbai/ . 8 August 2021 . 6 November 2021 . Bollywood Hungama.
  14. Web site: 5 August 2021 . Yami Gautam, Sunny Kaushal team up for Chor Nikal Ke Bhaaga . The Tribune (Chandigarh).
  15. Web site: 2023-04-02 . Vikrant Massey and Sunny Kaushal on 'Haseen Dillruba' sequel: The film is crazier, edgier, and pulpier than before . 2023-09-28 . Mid-day . en.
  16. Web site: Meet India's most desirable dudes - Times of India ►. 2021-08-07. The Times of India. en.
  17. Web site: Times 50 Most Desirable Men: Here are the stars who bagged the place in the coveted list. 2021-08-07. www.timesnownews.com. en.
  18. Web site: 2016-07-20. Vicky Kaushal's brother Sunny debuts with Sunshine Music Tours and Travels. 2022-01-20. Hindustan Times. en.
  19. Web site: 2018-08-25. Gold success interview: Sunny Kaushal recollects his best scene as an actor. 2022-01-20. Deccan Chronicle. en.
  20. Web site: The Embrace – Drama Short Film Filmfare Short Film Awards . 2021-11-02 . filmfare.com . en.
  21. Web site: 2019-12-13. Bhangra Paa Le actor Sunny Kaushal has a hilarious take on nepotism. 2022-01-20. EasternEye. en-GB.
  22. Web site: 2021-10-01. Shiddat's Sunny Kaushal talks about being born in a 10x10 chawl, says struggle 'teaches you a lot'. 2022-01-20. Hindustan Times. en.
  23. Web site: 19 June 2019. Sunny Kaushal to romance Nushrat Bharucha in 'Hurdang'. The Economic Times.
  24. News: EXCLUSIVE: Janhvi Kapoor to start shoot for Hindi remake of Helen from June; Sunny Kaushal likely to join cast. Pinkvilla. 1 March 2021. 6 November 2021.
  25. Web site: Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga Teaser Out: Gear up with Yami Gautam and Sunny Kaushal for the biggest heist . Pinkvilla . 24 September 2022 . 24 September 2022 . 24 September 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220924085710/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/chor-nikal-ke-bhaga-teaser-out-gear-up-with-yami-gautam-and-sunny-kaushal-for-the-biggest-heist-1191936 . dead .
  26. Web site: Taapsee Pannu, Aanand L Rai, Kanika Dhillon begin the shoot for Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba, tease poster reveal. 11 January 2023. Bollywood Hungama . 13 January 2023.
  27. Web site: Neetu Kapoor, Sunny Kaushal and Shraddha Srinath wrap Letters to Mr Khanna shoot . 14 January 2023 . The Telegraph India.
  28. Web site: Spandan Chukya. en.
  29. Web site: 2018-03-23. Official CEOgiri first impression. 2022-01-20. The Indian Express. en.
  30. Web site: 2020-01-24. Sunny Kaushal: Historical genre can entertain and educate the audience. 2022-01-20. The Indian Express. en.
  31. Web site: Trending Hindi Song Music Video - 'Taaron Ke Shehar' Sung By Neha Kakkar And Jubin Nautiyal Hindi Video Songs - Times of India. 2021-09-06. timesofindia.indiatimes.com. en.
  32. Web site: Dil Lauta Do, Featuring Sunny Kaushal And Saiyami Kher, Is Out Now. 2021-09-06. NDTV.com.
  33. Web site: Hindi Song Music Video - 'Ishq Mein' Sung By Meet Bros Featuring Sachet Tandon Hindi Video Songs - Times of India. 2021-09-06. timesofindia.indiatimes.com. en.
  34. Web site: 28 September 2023 . Sunny Kaushal Drops His Hip-Hop Song Titled ‘Jhandey’ . 28 September 2023 . Outlook India.
  35. Web site: 28 September 2023 . Sunny Kaushal comes up with rap song 'Jhandey', check out . 28 September 2023 . ANI.
  36. Web site: Star Screen Awards 2018 FULL winners list: Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt, Rajkummar Rao walk away with trophies . Times Now News. 17 December 2018 . en-GB. 17 December 2018.