Sunny Kaushal – Full Biography & Career Overview
Personal Information
- Full Name: Sunny Kaushal
- Date of Birth: 28 September 1989
- Birthplace: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Zodiac Sign: Libra
- Height: 5’10” (178 cm)
- Weight: Approx. 70 kg
- Eye Colour: Brown
- Hair Colour: Black
Family Background
Sunny Kaushal belongs to a Punjabi family deeply connected to the Hindi film industry.
- Father: Sham Kaushal – Renowned action director in Bollywood.
- Mother: Veena Kaushal – Homemaker.
- Brother: Vicky Kaushal – National Award-winning Bollywood actor.
Sunny grew up in Mumbai and completed his education there. Initially, he studied to become a Chartered Accountant but dropped out in the middle to pursue acting.
Early Career
Before entering films, Sunny worked as an assistant director on projects such as:
- My Friend Pinto (2011)
- Gunday (2014)
These experiences helped him understand the technical side of filmmaking before he faced the camera as an actor.
Acting Career
Film Debut
- 2016: Sunny made his debut as an actor in Sunshine Music Tours and Travels. While the film had a small release, it marked his entry into Bollywood.
Breakthrough Role
- 2018 – Gold
- Directed by Reema Kagti and starring Akshay Kumar.
- Sunny portrayed Himmat Singh, a young hockey player in India’s first Olympic team after independence.
- His performance was widely appreciated, earning him a nomination for Best Supporting Actor at several award functions.
Other Notable Films
- Bhangra Paa Le (2020) – A dance-drama where Sunny played a dual role.
- Shiddat (2021) – A romantic drama alongside Radhika Madan.
- Hurdang (2022) – A romantic film set in the backdrop of student politics.
- Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga (2023) – A heist thriller opposite Yami Gautam.
Web Series
Sunny has also explored the digital platform:
- The Forgotten Army – Azaadi Ke Liye (2020) – An Amazon Prime Video series directed by Kabir Khan, based on the Indian National Army.
Awards & Recognition
- Nominated for Best Supporting Actor for Gold.
- Praised for versatility in romance, action, dance, and drama.
- Recognized as one of the promising young actors in Bollywood.
Hobbies & Interests
- Dancing (trained in Bhangra and contemporary styles)
- Playing guitar
- Travelling and photography
- Gym and fitness
Social Media
- Instagram ID: @sunsunnykhez
