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Scent of success Sonu Sood

Sujamal is now an integral part of the lives of Akbar and Jodhaa, after Ashutosh Gowarikar’s fact-meets-fiction film. The intense role of Sujamal is actor’s Sonu Sood passport to critical acclaim.

“People had written off the film even before its release. Today, the response is phenomenal. The film is a hit and I am being appreciated for my performance,” he says.

In the midst of shooting for Rajshri Films’ Ek Vivah Aisi Hi, Sonu Sood reflects on the days prior to shooting for the epic. “My mother, being a history professor, was excited when I got the role. She gave me a number of history books on the Mughal era and Rajputs. Though there was very little mention of Sujamal, the books helped me have a better understanding of the era.”

Sword fighting, horse riding and the works aren’t new to Sonu. “I learnt sword fighting while studying engineering in Nagpur; I just had to practice. I’ve done sword fighting sequences in my Telugu and Tamil films too.”

The success of Jodhaa Akbar is still sinking in. Sonu wants to weigh his options carefully. Coming up is Anees Bazmee’s action-comedy Singhh is King and Rajshri’s Ek Vivah Aisi Hi. “This is not a sequel to Vivah,” Sonu clarifies. “I am the new Prem for Rajshri Films. From the days of Maine Pyar Kiya to Vivah, the character Prem has been significant for this banner. The film is special to me since it’s also a solo hero film,” he says, flashing his trademark smile. Singhh is King features Sonu as a king of Indian origin settled in Australia.

“I had to jump from the 75th floor of one of the tallest buildings,” he says, recalling the nightmare.

“Engineers love to take risks, experiment and are creative. Perhaps this works in the film industry as well.”

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