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Edward Sonnenblick
Born (1982-09-26) 26 September 1982 (age 41)
OccupationActor
Years active2008–present
SpouseSonal Mehta (2009-present)

Edward Sonnenblick is a USA -born actor who works primarily in Hindi films and serials like Firangi, Jhansi Ki Rani (TV series), Veere Di Wedding , Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi and Kesari.[1][2][3][4]

Early life and career

Edward Sonnenblick was born in Southern California and grew up in San Francisco, United States.[5] He graduated from Humboldt State University with a BS in Botany. Later, he worked as a natural foods chef in Northern California for 15 years.[6]

Edward learnt Hindi and moved to Mumbai to seek his fortune as an actor. Edward was inspired by 2001 Hindi film Lagaan.[7] He visited India in 2005 for a two-week course at the Vipassana International Academy in Igatpuri, Nashik. He went on to play double role of evil British twin brothers in Jhansi Ki Rani (TV series).[8] Edward was the host of the serial Indipedia on Epic channel in 2017.[9][10] He is currently working in films like Manikarnika and Veere Di Wedding.

Personal life

Edward is married to Sonal Mehta, a freelance creative director in June 2009,[11] whom he met a year back. The couple has a son.[12]

Filmography

Television

References

  1. ^ "The Kapil Sharma Show: Kapil's Firangi co-star Edward Sonnenblick is thrilled to work with him again".
  2. ^ "'Firangi' actor Edward Sonnenblick: When Kapil Sharma arrives on the sets anything is possible".
  3. ^ "More co-stars for Kangana Ranaut in Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi".
  4. ^ "Edward Sonnenblick stuns everyone with his stand-up comic act".
  5. ^ "I fell in love with India and decided to pursue my dream". 2017-09-30.
  6. ^ "Watch: I'm a gora, and I love Bollywood — when an American comedian lands in India". 2016-06-22.
  7. ^ "Watch: Comedian Edward Sonnenblick talks India, 'Lagaan' and it's hilarious".
  8. ^ "Edward Sonnenblick- The New Tom Alter In Bollywood".
  9. ^ "An Englishman in Mumbai decodes puzzling Indian traditions through Indipedia". Mid-Day. 2017-09-10.
  10. ^ Datta, Sravasti (2017-09-07). "All things Indian on 'Indipedia' on Epic Channel". The Hindu.
  11. ^ "Reverse marriage drain". 2011-12-10.
  12. ^ "FIRANGI'S PROGRESS".


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