Anup Soni Age, Wiki and Bio

Anup Soni

Quick Info

ProfessionActor, Anchor
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth30/01/1975
Age49 years
BirthplaceLudhiana, Punjab

Bio/Wiki

Famous ForBeing the host of the Indian television series 'Crime Patrol'

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 10"
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

College/UniversityNational School of Drama, New Delhi
SpecializationSpecialization in acting

Personal Life

Zodiac signAquarius
HometownLudhiana, Punjab
CastePunjabi
Controversies
  • In 2012, during the show 'Crime Patrol,' Anup Soni said that Indian men were not brought up well and he got into trouble for saying this. He received hate from the viewers on social media, and later, he apologized for the statement.
  • In September 2020, Kangana Ranaut said that ninety-nine per cent of the Bollywood industry consumed narcotic substances. Anup Soni replied to this on his Twitter account and said that a single person cannot blame the whole industry without any proofs. He further added that people holding such assumptions should join a political party.

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date
  • 1999 - 2010
  • 14 March 2011 - present

Family

FatherRamesh Chandra Soni
MotherKiran Soni
SpouseJuhi Babbar
Children
SonImaan (from second wife)
DaughterZoya and Myra (from first wife)

Career

Debut
FilmGodmother (1999)
TVAahat (1995)
Web seriesThe Test Case (2018)
Awards, Honours, Achievements
  • Common Man in Cinema Award by Rajasthan International Film Festival in 2019
  • 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

Favourites

FoodRasgulla
Film DirectorAparna Sen
ColourBlue

Some Lesser Known Facts

Anup Soni comes from a Punjabi business-class family.
He is an Indian actor and anchor known for his debut in the TV series Aahat in 1995.
Anup has appeared in TV shows like Safar, Sea Hawks, Byomkesh Bakshi, and Saaya.
In 2004, Anup starred in CID: Special Bureau as ACP Ajatshashtru.
His movie debut was in Godmother in 1999, followed by films like Fiza, Raaz, and Gangajal.
He also acted in Punjabi films like Des Hoya Pardes and Marathi film Fatteshikast.
Anup served as the host of the true-crime show Crime Patrol, narrating and making it a hit.
In 2018, he left Crime Patrol to focus more on his acting career.
Anup Soni is an avid watch collector with a penchant for famous brands.
He pursued acting from a young age, participating in plays during school and college.
In 2021, he appeared in the series Tandav and 1962: The War in the Hills.
In the latter, Abhay Deol played the lead role of Major Suraj Singh.
Anup Soni frequently shares his workout routines on Instagram, showcasing his enthusiasm for fitness.