Danish Pratap Sood
Danish Pratap Sood | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 12, 1996 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Alma mater | Ramjas College (Delhi University); Ambedkar University; Xavier’s Institute of Communications |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, singer, songwriter |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Known for | Roles in Hindi web series and films; original music for Mismatched Season 2 and Call Me Bae |
| Notable work | CAT, Naam Namak Nishan, The Fame Game, Jugaadistan, Hostages, Gulmohar |
Danish Pratap Sood is an Indian actor and musician known for his supporting roles in Indian web series and independent films.[1][2] He has appeared on platforms including Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar, and Voot. In addition to acting, Sood has composed and released music across streaming platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube Music[3][4]
Early Life and Education
[edit]Sood was born in Delhi, India. He later moved to Mumbai to pursue a career in the entertainment industry. Details about his formal education and training in acting or music have not been publicly documented.[5]
Career
[edit]Acting
[edit]Sood made his web series debut in 2020 with a minor role in A Suitable Boy, directed by Mira Nair, and later appeared in Hostages 2 as a CBI officer.[6] He subsequently featured in Jugaadistan (2022) and The Fame Game (2022), where he portrayed a gay character.[3][7]
In 2022, he played Sarabjit "Sunny" Singh, the younger brother of the lead character, in the Netflix crime drama CAT.[8][9]
In 2024, he appeared as Gurbaaz Singh Kahlon, a skeet shooter cadet, in the Amazon miniTV series Naam Namak Nishan.[10] For the role, he reportedly trained with Olympian Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore and international shooter Shriyanka Sadangi.[11][12]
Music
[edit]Sood is also active as a music producer and songwriter. He has released original tracks across major streaming services. His music typically blends electronic, ambient, and indie-pop styles. Some of his work has been independently reviewed in music blogs and online magazines.[13]
Media Coverage
[edit]Sood has been profiled in several Indian media publications, including Rolling Stone India, Mid-Day[14], The Tribune[15], and The Times of India. These outlets have highlighted both his acting roles and his independent music projects.
Filmography
[edit]Web series
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Platform | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | A Suitable Boy | Supporting role | BBC/Netflix | Debut | [6] |
| 2020 | Hostages 2 | Rohan (CBI officer) | Disney+ Hotstar | Recurring role | [1] |
| 2022 | Jugaadistan | Kabir | Lionsgate Play | Supporting role | [3] |
| 2022 | The Fame Game | Samar (Avinash's boyfriend) | Disney+ Hotstar | Supporting role | [7] |
| 2022 | CAT | Sarabjit “Sunny” Singh | Netflix | Supporting role | [8][16] |
| 2024 | Naam Namak Nishan | Gurbaaz Singh Kahlon | Amazon miniTV | Lead role | [10][17] |
Discography
[edit]- "Jaanu Na" – Mismatched Season 2 (2022)[16]
- "Kyaa Karun" – Call Me Bae (2023)
- "Slow Down" (Single, 2023)
- "Saza" (Single, 2024)
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Danish Pratap Sood on Challenges in Naam Namak Nishan as an Indian Army Officer and His Bond with Varun Sood – Exclusive". www.india.com. Retrieved 2025-08-04.
- ^ "Cat सीरीज से चर्चा में दानिश सूद, अब तक क्यों नहीं मिली पहचान?". आज तक (in Hindi). 2022-12-19. Retrieved 2025-08-04.
- ^ a b c "MSN". www.msn.com. Retrieved 2025-08-04.
- ^ "Actor Danish Sood traipses across Bareilly to wield the bandook". The Times of India. 2024-09-20. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2025-08-04.
- ^ "International Dog Day | Actor-singer Danish Sood: I am against animal cruelty!". Hindustan Times. 2024-08-26. Retrieved 2025-08-04.
- ^ a b "CAT actor Danish Sood says he used Glucon-D for drugs scenes in series". Hindustan Times. 2022-12-18. Retrieved 2025-08-04.
- ^ a b Live, A. B. P. (2022-12-18). "जानें आखिर 'कैट' के किस मुश्किल सीन के लिए दानिश सूद को करना पड़ा गया था गुरुकोन-डी का इस्तेमाल". ABP News (in Hindi). Retrieved 2025-08-04.
- ^ a b "Danish Pratap Sood on his CAT co-star, 'I didn't want Randeep Hooda to feel that I am lacking somewhere'". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 2025-08-04.
- ^ "CAT शोचा अभिनेता म्हणाला- 'मी रडत असताना ड्रग्स घेत होतो, पण ते कोकेन नाही, ग्लुकॉन डी होते'". MensXP (in Marathi). 2022-12-19. Retrieved 2025-08-04.
- ^ a b IANS (2024-08-30). "Danish Sood shares details about 'Naam Namak Nishan' character". IANS News. Retrieved 2025-07-26.
- ^ "Danish Sood to play a national-level skeet rifle shooter in Naam Namak Nishan". Latest Movie Updates, Film News, Movie Reviews,Press Notes, Film Ratings,Celebrity Interviews. Retrieved 2025-08-04.
- ^ "Danish Sood On Playing Skeet Rifle Shooter In Naam Namak Nisha: 'Drew Inspiration From Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore' (EXCLUSIVE)". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 2025-08-04.
- ^ "Sound Sessions | Danish Sood On Juggling Acting And Music: I Want To Do It All - EXCLUSIVE". Times Now. 2024-09-10. Retrieved 2025-08-04.
- ^ "Danish Pratap Sood on fulfiling father's wish with 'Naam Namak Nishaan'". Mid-day. 2024-09-03. Retrieved 2025-08-04.
- ^ "Actor-musician Danish Sood talks about his love for music". The Tribune. Retrieved 2025-08-04.
- ^ a b "Did you know CAT actor Danish Sood is also a soothing melodist?". The Times of India. 2022-12-15. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2025-08-04.
- ^ Singh, Simran. "Danish Sood talks about Call Me Bae, Naam Nishan Namak, challenges of being outsider: 'We don't get...' | Exclusive". DNA India. Retrieved 2025-07-26.