Ace dance choreographer Shiva Shankar Master is battling for life after he is tested positive for coronavirus. Shiva Shankar Master is being treated in Hyderabad’s AIG Hospitals and his family members are struggling to pool out the funds as the treatment is expensive. Actor Sonu Sood responded to a post on social media and he promised to take care of the medical expenses of Shiva Shankar Master. He worked for more than 800 films in his career in ten languages and the 72-year-old dance choreographer received National Award for his composition for the Dheera Dheera in Maghadheera. Wishing Shiva Shankar Master a speedy recovery.
KTR’s sensational comments on Sonu Sood!
TRS working president and IT minister K.T.Rama Rao on Monday (today) made sensational comments in support of actor Sonu Sood.
Sonu Sood attracted national and international headlines by helping people in need throughout the Covid pandemic since March 2020.
Addressing a meeting in Hyderabad, KTR said that the BJP government at the Centre targetted Sonu Sood as he earned good name across the country with his good deeds during Covid pandemic.
KTR said BJP feared that Sonu Sood will enter politics and defeat BJP with his good name.
For that reason, the BJP government undertook IT and ED raids on Sonu Sood to defame him, KTR alleged.
KTR extended TRS’s total support to Sonu Sood saying that Sonu Sood should not fear IT and ET raids and TRS will stand by him at all times.
KTR said the BJP government carried false propaganda against Sonu Sood to damage the good name earned by him during Covid pandemic by donating crores of rupees to help poor and needy.
Yesterday (Sunday), Telangana CM KCR targeted BJP government at the Centre on farm laws and rising petrol, diesel prices.
Now, his KTR also targeted BJP by supporting Sonu Sood.
Political circles say this indicates TRS frustration and anger towards BJP after BJP defeated TRS in recent Huzurabad bypoll even after TRS government spent thousands of crores of rupees in Huzurabad to defeat BJP’s Etela Rajender.
Sonu Sood on hosting NatGeo series ‘It Happens Only in India’
Bollywood actor Sonu Sood is all set for a new series titled ‘It Happens Only in India’. Hosted by him, this 10-part series will take viewers into the lesser-known and well-researched narratives from across the length and breadth of India.
Sonu Sood will be seen presenting some fascinating stories from different corners of the country from modern to mystic, people to places, myths to natural wonders, talented innovators, astounding mega structures to the latest in-space technology that are all distinctly Indian. It will help the viewers to understand India in a better way.
Sonu said: “No matter how much you learn about India, you can’t know enough. The country’s diversity has tons of incredible stories that are yet to be revealed and this show will take viewers on a fascinating journey; bringing them closer to the incredible culture, nature, heritage and marvels of our nation and make them proud to be a citizen of this country. I am really happy that I got to be a part of this journey.”
‘It Happens Only in India’ is starting from October 26. Giving more insight into the show, a National Geographic spokesperson adds: “With ‘It Happens Only in India’, our focus is to celebrate the uniqueness of India across multiple spheres, and we couldn’t think of a better host than Sonu Sood to present these enriching stories.”
‘It Happens Only in India’ will start from October 26 at 8 p.m. on National Geographic.
Sonu Sood evaded Rs 20 Cr tax alleges IT Department
The entire nation was left in shock after the Income Tax Department conducted surprise raids on the properties of actor and humanitarian Sonu Sood recently. The IT Department today released a statement that said that Sonu Sood evaded taxes of Rs 20 crores. The search continued for three days in a row. The investigation said that Sonu Sood’s organization raised overseas funds close to Rs 2.1 crores which is a violation of law -Foreign Contribution Act.
“During the course of search at the premises of the actor and his associates, incriminating evidences pertaining to tax evasion have been found. The total amount of tax evaded unearthed so far, amounts to more than Rs 20 crore. Sood Charity Foundation set up in July last year during the Covid first wave collected donations of over Rs 18 crore till April this year, out of which Rs 1.9 crore has been spent on relief work and the balance Rs 17 crore has been lying unused in the non-profit’s bank account” told the IT Department in a statement.
The investigation also said that Sonu Sood entered into a joint venture with a real estate firm and invested funds. Evidences of such bogus contracts found so far are to the tune of over ₹ 65 crore, told the IT Department. The Income Tax officials said that the investigation is currently going on.
Sonu Sood’s deal with a Real Estate Firm under scanner
Actor Sonu Sood proved himself to be a real hero after he helped hundreds of people during the pandemic time. The actor donated a major part of his earnings for charity and served the needy. The entire nation lauded him calling Sonu Sood a Real Hero. The Income Tax Department officials conducted surprise raids on the properties of Sonu Sood yesterday and this news created a sensation. Sonu Sood inked a deal with a real estate firm based in Lucknow recently. This is the major reason for the surprise IT raids on Sonu Sood and there are talks that he evaded tax on this deal.
The opposition parties slammed the Centre for the raids. Sonu Sood recently met the Chief Minister of Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal and he was named as the brand ambassador for a program that is initiated by the Delhi government. Raids are conducted in six locations yesterday. The IT officials also surveyed the Mumbai residence of Sonu Sood. BJP rubbished the rumors saying that there is no political angle behind the raids. Arvind Kejriwal expressed his support for Sonu Sood.
Actor Sonu Sood backs Amaravati farmers
Actor Sonu Sood on Thursday extended his support to farmers of Amaravati, who have been protesting for more than 600 days against the shifting of the state capital.
Some farmers from Amaravati including women called on Sonu Sood at Gannavaram Airport when he landed there for a visit to Vijayawada. They urged him to support their movement, which entered 632nd day on Thursday.
The actor, who has been playing good Samaritan since Covid-19 pandemic broke out last year and has been lending a helping hand to people in distress, assured the farmers that he is with them. “Of course I am with you,” he told farmers when they sought his support.
Farmers have been protesting at various places in Amaravati over the state government’s plans for trifurcation of the state capital. They are demanding that Amaravati be retained as the single state capital.
The YSR Congress Party government led by Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has decided to shift administrative capital to Visakhapatnam and judicial capital to Kurnool while retaining Amaravati as only the legislative capital.
Meanwhile Sonu Sood, often called real hero for his support to poor and the needy, received a warm welcome at the airport from his fans. “Public is the real hero. We are just normal people,” he told reporters.
The actor was in Vijayawada to inaugurate a private hospital. He also had darshan at Kanaka Druga temple atop Indirakiladri. Temple officials accorded him a warm welcome. The temple priests blessed him and presented him ‘prasadam’ and mementoes.
Later, talking to reporters the actor said he prayed for an early end to the pandemic so that people can live the normal life again.
Sonu Sood lends helping hand for treatment of baby girl
A “severely” malnourished two-and-a-half year old girl, suffering from old burns and anemia, was cured successfully by Ankura Hospitals in association with Sood Charity Foundation.
Dr Srinidhi, Medical Director at Ankura Hospitals, LB Nagar, said, Afeefa Maryum was admitted to hospital last month with chronic non healing wound with intermittent bleeding and severe anemia with malnutrition.
A year ago hot oil accidentally fell over her left temporo – parietal region, left hand, nape of neck and upper back of trunk. She was immediately taken to a local hospital where collagen was applied and was discharged within a week.
Post discharge, the child developed scalds over left side of scalp area and was again admitted in the same hospital when collagen was applied over left side scalp and nape of neck, for the second time. The child didn’t receive sufficient diet and nutrients leading to malnourishment.
“As the parents had no money for further treatment, they contacted actor Sonu Sood, who recommended Ankura Hospitals for treatment. When the child was admitted at Ankura for further evaluation and management, the situation was critical and challenging due to the low weight and given her medical condition,” the doctor said.
He said that the 24/7 expert nursing care and specialist doctor team services led by Dr Hari Kiran was rendered to the baby as the initial few weeks were crucial for nutrition, maturation of lungs and brain and for establishing feeds.
“Four weeks of special care by the entire medical team along with access to the advanced equipment, standardized treatment protocols, key medical intervention and procedure helped the baby to survive,” he added.
“Nothing brings me more joy than saving a life. I have worked with Ankura Hospital in the past. During the pandemic, I have referred some critical cases in gynaecology and paediatrics to them and they showed remarkable results…It strengthened my belief and resolve to become more seriously involved with such a healthcare brand that practices what it preaches,” said Sonu Sood, Chairperson Sood Charity Foundation.
Andhra minister inaugurates O2 plant funded by Sonu Sood
Andhra Pradesh Industries Minister Mekapati Goutham Reddy on Friday inaugurated an oxygen plant funded by Bollywood actor Sonu Sood at Atmakuru in Nellore district.
The plant has been built at a cost of Rs 1.5 crore in Atmakuru, which also happens to be the Assembly constituency of Reddy.
On behalf of the people of Atmakuru, the minister invited Sood to visit the constituency. Incidentally, the popular actor has agreed to visit Atmakuru in the next two months.
“Instead of building the plant in an urban area which has all the facilities, Sood built the oxygen plant in a rural set up, which shows his wholeheartedness,” Reddy said.
Meanwhile, Nagalakshmi, a specially-abled woman, came forward to donate Rs 25,000 each to the Sonu Sood Foundation and the Andhra Pradesh CM Relief Fund. Reddy felicitated her for her philanthropy.
Sonu Sood’s lavish purchase in Hyderabad
Sonu Sood proved that he is the real hero and turned a helping hand to lakhs of people during this coronavirus pandemic times. The actor is rushed with offers in Telugu and Sonu Sood too is also charging a big amount per film. He is residing in Mumbai and he loves to stay in Park Hyatt when he is in Hyderabad. The top actor has now purchased a home in Hyderabad recently in Banjara Hills region.
Sonu Sood will stay in this house during his Hyderabad visit for the shoots. Sonu is also in plans to use his Hyderabad residence for charity and other operations. Sonu Sood is playing a crucial role in Megastar Chiranjeevi’s upcoming movie Acharya. The film directed by Koratala Siva is in final stages of the shoot and it will release soon.
Funny incident: Sonu Sood may not get negative roles in future
Sonu Sood is a well-known actor in Telugu film industry as well as in Bollywood. Even though he did hero roles in some movies he is mostly known for the negative roles in Telugu movies. But a recent funny incident Is making one think whether Sonu Sood will get negative roles in future, Details as follows.
In a recent incidentA, a 7-year-old boy from Sangareddy, Virat, broke a television set at his house out of his love for SonuSood. He was angry watching a movie where the actor is hit by the hero. Angry that someone who saved the lives of millions was being hit, he broke the TV set into pieces. This incident was reported by some media channel. Sonu Sood responded on this incident in a funny way and tweeted, “Arrreee, Don’t break your TVs,
His dad is going to ask me to buy a new one now “
Arrreee, Don't break your TVs,
His dad is going to ask me to buy a new one now 😆😆 https://t.co/HB8yM8h1KZ— sonu sood (@SonuSood) July 14, 2021
Even though this is a funny incident, it clearly shows how positively Sonu Sood image has grown in recent times. As that boy was a kid , he responded in a funny way but even the normal audience also may not accept Sonu Sood In completely negative roles as before. Probably makers have to create positive roles on par with the hero for him.
We need to wait and see how will be his future in movies.
KTR praises Sonu Sood for social service activities
Telangana Minister for Industry and Information Technology, K.T. Rama Rao, on Tuesday appreciated actor Sonu Sood’s social service activities, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic.
The actor called on the minister at his office at Pragati Bhavan, the official residence of Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao.
KTR, as the minister is popularly known, discussed with Sonu Sood the various works taken up by him in response to the calls received from people from across the country.
The minister told Sood that he emerged as a hope for many people in distress during the pandemic.
The actor briefed KTR on the works undertaken by him and his plans to expand the social service activities. He told the minister that he launched the social service work with inspiration from his mother. He also shared with the minister his views about Hyderabad and its people.
Sood was all praise for KTR for lending help to the needy during the pandemic. He said he was impressed the way the minister responded to people’s requests over Twitter for help.
After the meeting, the minister hosted a lunch for the actor and felicitated him with a shawl and a memento.
Last month, KTR had called Sood a real superhero. When someone, who received help from the minister, thanked him and called him a real superhero, he replied that he is just an elected representative.
“I am just an elected public representative doing my bit brother. You can call Sonu Sood a superhero for sure,” KTR had tweeted.
Sood too had responded to KTR on the microblogging site, calling the minister a hero.
“Thank you so much sir for your kind words! But you are truly a hero who has done so much for Telangana. The state has developed so much under your leadership. I consider Telangana as my second home as it’s my place of work & the people have shown me so much love over the years,” wrote the actor, who has worked in many Telugu movies.
Sonu Sood sells eggs, bread from ‘Sonu Sood ki Supermarket’ on a cycle
Actor and philanthropist Sonu Sood was seen selling eggs, bread, chips, and daily grocery items on a cycle, calling it ‘Sonu Sood ki Supermarket’ in his latest video on social media. The gesture was meant to promote small businesses.
Sonu posted a video of him on a cycle with the grocery items on Wednesday night. In the video, he says “you don’t need to go to a mall to buy grocery items”, adding that the most important supermarket is ready to deliver your daily items on your doorstep. He stressed the importance of buying from the local vendors as he said: “This market is a hit.”
He captioned the video, “Free home delivery. 1 bread free with every 10 eggs #supermarket #supportsmallbusiness.”
How is Sonu Sood getting Covid medicines, vaccines when others are not getting?
Sonu Sood may be a saviour for many. He may have booked their travel tickets, provided food and helped financially countless people during the Covid crisis. But Mumbai High Court feels that their medical supplies are open to question. The court feels that they are unqualified to vouch for the quality of the medicines they are supplying to the people. Where are they getting these medicines, which are available in such scarce quantity in the country and how are they able to supply these drugs which are being distributed to the state governments only by the Central Government? Are they sure of whether their supply was illegal and if the medicines were not spurious? The court asked during the hearing on a clutch of petitions filed against Sonu Sood.
The court was also severe in its comments and sought to know if there was a parallel supply agency for the Covid medicines and vaccines? When the government is the sole supplying authority, where is Sonu Sud getting them, the court asked.
The Mumbai High Court had earlier directed the Maharashtra government to conduct a probe to find out how some politicians and film personalities were procuring drugs and injections for Covid-19 treatment. It found fault with a charitable trust and four directors of a pharma company for providing Remdesivir injection to Maharashtra MLA Siddique.
The police are now probing into how Sonu Sood and Siddique got the medicines. They said that actor Sood had got medicines from Lifeline Care Hospital in Goregaon. The company in turn got the medicines from Cipla company.
The court also took objection to Sonu Sood and Siddique projecting themselves as ‘messiahs.’ The petitions were filed against Sonu Sood and MLA siddique claiming that they had ulterior political motives in projecting themselves as saviours.
Sonu Sood to start a vaccination drive
Bollywood actor Sonu Sood has been busy with charity and is helping thousands of people who are in need. His team is quite active round the clock and is responding on a swift note to deliver the medicines and other needed things during this pandemic season. After helping the daily wage workers, coronavirus patients by providing medicines and oxygen cylinders, Sonu Sood is now all set to start a vaccination drive. As per the reports, Sonu Sood will host a vaccination drive in his hometown Saffuwala in the Moga district of Punjab.
The actor decided to vaccinate all the people of his village through this vaccination drive with his own expenses. Sonu Sood’s sister Malvika Sood is monitoring the work. All the people of the village aged above 18 years will be vaccinated through this drive told Sonu Sood. The top actor is meeting various people at his Mumbai residence and his teaming is helping them on a regular basis. Sonu Sood is expected to resume work from next month and he will be playing a crucial role in Megastar Chiranjeevi’s Acharya.
KTR calls Sonu Sood ‘superhero’
Telangana’s Industry and Information Technology Minister K.T. Rama Rao, who is very active over Twitter in helping people in distress during the ongoing Covid pandemic, on Tuesday called actor Sonu Sood a “superhero”.
When someone, who received the help from the Minister, thanked him and called him a real superhero, he replied saying he is just an elected representative.
“Am just an elected public representative doing my bit brother. You can call @SonuSood a super hero for sure. Also request you to kindly help others in distress,” tweeted KTR, as the Minister is popularly known.
He was responding to the tweet by one Nand Kishore Tokala.
“Once again I can’t thank you enough KTR garu. We received requested #OxygenConcentrator within 10 hours. You helped many till the date and we never forget your continuous help to TG people. And I must say this today, you are a real #SuperHero,” he wrote.
Sood too has responded to KTR on micro blogging site called the minister a hero. “Thank you so much sir for your kind words! But you are truly a hero who has done so much for Telangana. The state has developed so much under your leadership. I consider Telangana as my second Home as its my place of work & the people have shown me so much love over the years,” wrote the actor, who has worked in many Telugu movies.
“Many thanks brother @SonuSood Ji for your kind words. Keep doing the great work that you have started. You are inspiring millions of people,” KTR replied.
Sonu Sood has been playing a good Samaritan since the Covid-induced lockdown first imposed in the country. He lent a helping hand to stranded migrant labourers in reaching home and also arranged for the treatment of poor and needy in various parts of the country.
KTR, who is son of Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao, is coming to the rescue of people, especially Covid-19 patients in need of free treatment, oxygen or medicines.
Continuously responding to requests on Twitter, KTR directs his team to assist the people seeking help.
Sonu Sood to sponsor Dead Body Freezer Boxes
The humanitarian work and the charity of Sonu Sood were widely appreciated by the people of the country. Several people who are in need are approaching Sonu Sood and the top actor is trying his best to help the needy. The actor who arranged oxygen concentrators for the needy is now all set to sponsor dead body freezer boxes for some of the villages of Telugu states. The actor received hundreds of requests for the same and he decided to donate dead body freezer boxes for the villages of Sanikireddy Palli, Aushapur, Bonkur, Orvakal, Maddikera and others.
Several village Sarpanchs approached Sonu Sood for help as there is a huge crisis for the freezer boxes. Sonu Sood promised to deliver the freezer boxes for the above villages. Sonu is also meeting several people in his Mumbai residence on a regular basis and his team is responding swiftly on an immediate basis as per the instructions of the top actor.
Sonu Sood announces oxygen plants in Andhra Pradesh
Actor Sonu Sood took to social media on Saturday to announce that he would be setting up a couple of oxygen plants in Andhra Pradesh in June.
“Very happy to announce that the first set of my oxygen plants will be set up at Kurnool Government Hospital and one at District Hospital, Atmakur, Nellore, AP in the month of June! This would be followed by setting more plants in the other needy states! Time to support rural India,” Sonu Sood tweeted.
The actor has been arranging oxygen concentrators and other necessary equipment for Covid patients as India battles the second wave of the pandemic. He also regularly communicates with netizens reaching out to him on Twitter and other platforms seeking oxygen and other necessities.
Sonu recently took to social media to warn netizens again fraudsters using his name to extract money from people.
Sonu Sood reacted to a user’s tweet who shared how she allegedly got calls from Sonu Sood Foundation asking her to pay Rs 10,000 for membership.
Reacting to the post on Friday, Sonu tweeted: “Anyone who asks for money is a fake. Please don’t fall in any trap. My services are FREE. @SoodFoundation.”
Sonu Sood’s big move to beat the Oxygen crisis
Actor and humanitarian Sonu Sood turned a helping hand for several needy during these pandemic times. The actor is flown with requests and he is trying his best to serve most of them. The latest news is that Sonu Sood is in plans to float oxygen plants in the country soon. He is in plans to import oxygen plants from France and install them in some of the worst-hit states. These plants can supply oxygen to the hospitals and will also refill the oxygen cylinders available.
Going with the update, the first oxygen plant will reach India in less than two weeks. There is a huge scarcity for oxygen in the country and thousands of Indians died due to the oxygen shortage. Sonu Sood once again proved that he is a man with a golden heart and is taking all the steps to support the people who are battling with coronavirus.
Sonu Sood rushed with requests
In unprecedented times actor, Sonu Sood has turned to be Messiah for many people. The actor started arranging oxygen cylinders, medicines, beds and all the needy to the public for those who ever requested him through social media. He informed through his Twitter account that he has received 41660 requests yesterday.
He is getting all sorts of support from industry and celebrities. Recently actress Soha Ali Khan has donated hugely to the Sonu Sood foundation. Sonu Sood through his foundation also helped cricketer Suresh Raina by arranging an oxygen cylinder for his aunt. Few are backlashing him for his late response. Yet, the actor is unremarkable with his service at the time of pandemic COVID-19. The actor is doing some incredible work during these tough times.
Sonu Sood turns a new ray of hope for Covid battling people
The second wave of coronavirus is creating havoc across the country. The scarcity of vaccinations is increasing on a regular basis and thousands are hospitalized because of the widespread of the deadly virus. With limited medical infrastructure available in India, there are lakhs of people who lost their lives. One man Sonu Sood who stood as a support for the dailywage workers last year is back and he is taking up his good work. His charity network ‘Sood Charity Foundation’ is reaching the towns and villages of the country. He is taking the requests on his twitter platform and his foundation is responding in minutes.
Right from the hospital beds to the medicines and the injections, Sonu Sood is arranging them in style. His foundation arranged oxygen concentrators in Indore, plasma in New Delhi, hospital beds in Ghaziabad and other medicines across the country. Requests flocked in to his Twitter account and Sonu Sood is quick to respond and forward them to his team. His humanitarian work turned out to be a hope for many. He airlifted a young girl Bharti from Nagpur to Hyderabad a month ago and the young girl passed away last night after a month-long battle.
Several celebrities started donating to Sood Charity Foundation for his work and contribution. The actor brought hope and assured people to meet their requirements during this tough time. It’s time to appreciate the work of Sonu Sood during this coronavirus pandemic times.
