Edward Sonnenblick
Edward Sonnenblick | |
|---|---|
| Born | 26 September 1982 United States |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Spouse | Sonal Mehta (2009-present) |
Edward Sonnenblick is a USA -born actor who works primarily in Hindi films and serials like Firangi, Jhansi Ki Rani, Veere Di Wedding, Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi, The Kapil Sharma Show and Kesari.[1][2][3][4][5]
Early life and career
Edward Sonnenblick was born in Southern California and grew up in San Francisco, United States.[6] 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.[7]
Edward learnt Hindi and moved to Mumbai to seek his fortune as an actor. Edward was inspired by 2001 Hindi film Lagaan.[8] 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.[9] Edward was the host of the serial Indipedia on Epic channel in 2017.[10][11] He has worked in films like Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi and Veere Di Wedding.
Personal life
Edward is married to Sonal Mehta, a freelance creative director in June 2009,[12] whom he met a year back. The couple has a son.[13]
Filmography
- Kesari (2019)
- Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi (2018)
- Bose: Dead/Alive (2017)
- Firangi (2017)
- Yamla Pagla Deewana
- Kapoor & Sons
- Neerja
- Veere Di Wedding
- Badmaash Company
- Chittagong (film)
- Battle of Saragarhi
Television
References
- ^ "Edward Sonnenblick: Waiting for Bob Christo's biopic".
- ^ "The Kapil Sharma Show: Kapil's Firangi co-star Edward Sonnenblick is thrilled to work with him again".
- ^ "'Firangi' actor Edward Sonnenblick: When Kapil Sharma arrives on the sets anything is possible".
- ^ "More co-stars for Kangana Ranaut in Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi".
- ^ "Edward Sonnenblick stuns everyone with his stand-up comic act".
- ^ "I fell in love with India and decided to pursue my dream". 2017-09-30.
- ^ "Watch: I'm a gora, and I love Bollywood — when an American comedian lands in India". 2016-06-22.
- ^ "Watch: Comedian Edward Sonnenblick talks India, 'Lagaan' and it's hilarious".
- ^ "Edward Sonnenblick- The New Tom Alter In Bollywood".
- ^ "An Englishman in Mumbai decodes puzzling Indian traditions through Indipedia". Mid-Day. 2017-09-10.
- ^ Datta, Sravasti (2017-09-07). "All things Indian on 'Indipedia' on Epic Channel". The Hindu.
- ^ "Reverse marriage drain". 2011-12-10.
- ^ "FIRANGI'S PROGRESS".