Anup Soni is an Indian actor and anchor. He is best known as the host of the Indian television series ‘Crime Patrol’ (2003).
Wiki/Biography
Anup Soni was born on Thursday, 30 January 1975 (age 45 years; in 2020) in Ludhiana, Punjab. His zodiac sign is Aquarius.
Anup Soni as a child
He graduated from the National School of Drama, New Delhi with a specialization in acting.
Anup Soni During His First Act at the National Drama School
Physical appearance
Height (approx): 5′ 10″
Eye Color: Black
Hair Color: Black
Family & Caste
He belongs to a Punjabi business class family.
Parents & Siblings
His mother’s name is Kiran Soni and his father’s name is Ramesh Chandra Soni.
Anup Soni with his mother
Anup Soni with his father
Wife & Children
In 1998, Anup met Ritu, an employee at an advertising and marketing company called Lintas (now MullenLowe Lintas Group). In September 1999, they both got married.
Anup Soni with Ritu Soni
He has two daughters with Ritu: Zoya (born in 2004) and Myra (born in 2008).
Ritu Soni with her daughter
While working on a play by Indian theater actor and director Nadira Babbar (wife of Bollywood actor-turned-politician Raj Babbar), he met her daughter Juhi Babbar, a theater actress. Anup and Juhi started seeing each other when he was still married to Ritu. After dating Juhi for a while, he divorced Ritu in 2010 and married Juhi Babbar on 14 March 2011 in a quiet ceremony attended only by family and close friends.
Anup Soni with Juhi Babbar
In 2012, Anup and Juhi welcomed their son, Imaan.
Anup Soni with his wife and son
Career
Television
He made his television debut as an actor with the serial ‘Aahat’ (1995) in episode 35 as ‘Mohan.’
Anup Soni in Aahat (1995)
He then acted in the series: Safar (1996), Sea Hawks (1997), Byomkesh Bakshi (1997), and Saaya (1998). After working in television for several years, he started working in films, and returned to television with the show ‘CID: Biro Khas’ (2004) as ‘ACP Ajatshashtru.’
Anup Soni in CID
He also acted in TV series: Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii (2006-07), Shubh Vivah (2012), and Balika Vadhu (2008-14). He made his web debut with the series ‘The Test Case’ (2018) as ‘Lt. Col. Imtiaz Hussain,’ which aired on ALTBalaji.
Anup Soni on Test Case Set (2018)
He has also acted in the web series ‘Bombers’ (2019), which aired on Zee 5.
Movie
She made her film debut as an actress with the Bollywood film ‘Godmother’ (1999) as ‘Meru.’
Anup Soni in Godmother (1999)
She has acted in Bollywood films: Fiza (2000), Raaz (2002), Gangaajal (2003), Khushi (2003), Prasatthanam (2019), and Raat Baaki Hai (2020). He made his Punjabi debut with the National Award winning film ‘Des Hoyaa Pardes’ (2004) as ‘SHO Randhawa.’
She made her Marathi debut with the film ‘Fatteshikast’ (2019) as Shaista Khan,’ which was released on ZEE5.
Fatteshikast (2019)
Other Works
In 2003, he began hosting the popular real-life crime show ‘Crime Patrol.’ The show was a huge success in the Indian television industry and he gained immense popularity as the host of the show. In 2018, she decided to leave the show to focus on her acting career (films & TV shows).
He has also worked in many theater productions including Ektuje Theater (his mother-in-law’s theater company). He also gave acting training to Ekjute Theater actors.
Controversy
- In 2012, Anup got into trouble when he said that Indian men are not raised well, during the show ‘Criminal Patrol.’ After he faced massive backlash for his statement, he quickly apologized and said,
I said this line at the end of one of the episodes of “Criminal Patrol” and after I said it I was a little worried and realized it was going to hurt a lot of feelings.”
- In September 2020, after Kangana Ranaut claimed that ninety-nine percent of Bollywood uses narcotics, Anup Soni took to his Twitter and took a dig at Kangana saying that one cannot blame the entire industry for such immorality and people who think so should join him. several other industries, especially “Rajneeti” (politics).
Awards & Achievements
- Awarded Common Man in Cinema Award (named after Om Puri by Rajasthan International Film Festival (RIFF)) in 2019
Indian Television Academy Awards
- Best Actor in a Supporting Role for the show ‘Balika Vadhu’ in 2011
- Best Actor in a Supporting Role for the show ‘Balika Vadhu’ in 2012
Favorite Things
- Film Director: Aparna Sen
Facts/Trivia
- His hobby is collecting watches. Talking about his hobbies, he said,
I love watches and have an exclusive collection of mostly famous brands.”
- He wanted to be an actor since childhood and acted in many plays during his school days.
Anup Soni (First from Left) in his School Play
- He also goes by the names Anoop Soni and Anuup Sonii.
- He owns the Gypsy King Maruti.
Anup Soni Photographed with his Car
Categories: Biography
Source: SCHOOL TRANG DAI
