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Mint
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Actor Sonu Sood catches snake with bare hands, video goes viral; netizens call it 'another hidden talent'
Bollywood actor Sonu Sood was recently seen catching a long snake in his society with his bare hands. He stated that the snake is non-venomous and warned fans to seek an expert and not try this themselves. Sonu could be heard in the video saying that he was catching a snake that had entered his society. The actor carefully placed the snake inside a bag and informed fans that he and his team would release it in a safe area. Among other things, Sonu Sood, in the video, mentioned he is trained in catching snakes and advised fans not to attempt it on their own. Taking to X, he captioned the post with 'Har Har Mahadev." This phrase symbolises the month of Sawan and the snake as Shiva's companion. Watch the video here: Following the video was shared on social media, fans started reacting. The video has garnered 190.6k views on X. One user asked, "is this video real? Another said, "Another hidden talent ✨ you have Sonu, Bravo." A third wrote, "Har Har Mahadev." A fourth commented, "Its very risky Plz dont do in real life Filmo me chalta hai." "Sonusood greatest human being .. He ptoved himself in corona time.... How can any reptile harm has from HYDERABAD," commented a fifth. A sixth person wrote, "Ghar chhodne ka kaam av v jari hai." "Yeh pagha hai isme venom nhi hota hai," a seventh user said. Meanwhile, Sonu Sood was recently honoured with World Humanitarian Award, which he to countless unsung heroes. He also shared the special moment on Instagram, posting a series of pictures where he is seen receiving the award from actor Rana Daggubati. He wrote in caption, "This award belongs to every mother who prayed for a bus to take her child home, to every student who couldn't afford education but never gave up dreaming, and to every migrant who walked miles yet never lost faith. Grateful and humbled to receive the Miss World Humanitarian Award,This is for every heart that cares."
News18
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Sonu Sood Fearlessly Catches Snake With Bare Hands In His Society
Sonu Sood caught a non-venomous snake in his society, advising fans to seek experts for such tasks. Sonu Sood, who is often regarded as a messiah by his fans, was seen catching a long snake in his society with his bare hands. The actor mentioned that the snake is non-venomous and warned fans to seek an expert and not try this themselves. In a video, Sonu Sood mentioned that he was catching a snake that had entered his society. The actor carefully placed the snake inside a bag and informed fans that he and his team would release it in a safe area. The Fateh star added that he is trained in catching snakes; however, he advised fans not to attempt it on their own. He captioned the post with 'Har Har Mahadev," likely symbolising the month of Sawan and the snake as Shiva's companion. Watch the video here: Taking to the comment box, fans wrote, 'Real Hero", 'Har har Mahadev", 'God bless you bro", 'Sonu bhai insaano ke baad abi jaanwaro ko bhi ghar chor rhe hai", 'Respect for Sonu Sood sir real hero." Meanwhile, Sonu Sood was recently honoured with the prestigious Miss World Humanitarian Award. He dedicated the recognition to countless unsung heroes; from mothers praying for their children, to students fighting against all odds to pursue education, and the resilient migrants who walked miles in search of hope. Sonu shared the special moment on Instagram, posting a series of pictures where he is seen receiving the award from actor Rana Daggubati and posing proudly with the trophy. For the caption, he wrote: This award belongs to every mother who prayed for a bus to take her child home, to every student who couldn't afford education but never gave up dreaming, and to every migrant who walked miles yet never lost faith. Grateful and humbled to receive the Miss World Humanitarian Award,This is for every heart that cares." Sonu is known for his humanitarian work, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. On the work front, Sonu Sood was last seen in Fateh, an action thriller film written and directed by him. It also stars Naseeruddin Shah, Jacqueline Fernandez, Vijay Raaz and Dibyendu Bhattacharya. First Published: July 19, 2025, 21:47 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Sonu Sood catches snake with bare hands in his residential society, urges fans not to imitate
Sonu Sood turned real-life hero once again when he fearlessly caught a snake that had entered his residential society in Mumbai. The incident happened on July 19, and was captured on video and shared by Sood himself, which sparked admiration and concern across the whole social media. Sonu Sood says he's trained, warns fans not to try this Sood clarified that the snake was non-venomous and identified it as a rat snake. He said: 'Yeh humari society ke andar aa gaya. Mereko toh aata hai thoda pakadna, isiliye pakad liya, but be careful. Very, very important to be careful. Always call professionals, don't try this.' Watch the video here He carefully placed the snake inside a pillow cover and instructed his team to release it in a nearby jungle. The actor also captioned the post with 'Har Har Mahadev', referencing the month of Sawan and the symbolic connection between snakes and Lord Shiva. Fans hail Sonu Sood as 'real hero' The video, posted on social media, drew praise from fans who called him 'a real hero' and 'protector of all beings.' Comments included: 'Sonu bhai insaano ke baad ab jaanwaron ko bhi ghar chhod rahe hain,' and 'Respect for Sonu Sood sir—real hero.' Sonu Sood's humanitarian streak continues Sood was recently honoured with the 'Miss World Humanitarian Award,' which he dedicated to unsung heroes, mothers praying for their children, students fighting for education, and migrants walking miles in search of hope. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo For the caption, he wrote: 'This award belongs to every mother who prayed for a bus to take her child home, to every student who couldn't afford education but never gave up dreaming, and to every migrant who walked miles yet never lost faith. Grateful and humbled to receive the Miss World Humanitarian Award,This is for every heart that cares." On the work front Sonu Sood was last seen in 'Fateh,' an action thriller he also wrote and directed. The film stars Naseeruddin Shah, Jacqueline Fernandez, Vijay Raaz, and Dibyendu Bhattacharya, and explores themes of cybercrime and redemption.
Hindustan Times
31-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Hyderabad pageant: Thailand's Chuangsri crowned Miss World
Miss Thailand Opal Suchata Chuangsri was crowned Miss World 2025 at the 72nd edition of the Miss World pageant at the Grand Finale held at the Hitex Exhibition Centre in Hyderabad on Saturday night. Chuangsri was crowned by Miss World 2024 Krystyna Pyszková, in the presence of Telangana chief minister A Revanth Reddy and state tourism minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy at a glittering ceremony. While Ethiopia's Hasset Dereje emerged first runner-up, Maja Klajda from Poland won the second runner-up title. Martinique's Aurlie Joachim made it to the top four. The judging panel for the 72nd Miss World pageant included actor Sonu Sood, who also received the Miss World Humanitarian Award. The jury was headed by Julia Morley CBE, Chairwoman of Miss World. Sudha Reddy, the 2025 Global Ambassador for Beauty With a Purpose, also served as a judge. Dr Caryna Turrell, Miss England 2014 and a public health physician from the University of Cambridge, was also on the panel. Former Miss World Manushi Chhillar, actors Rana Daggubati and Namrata Shirodkar were also present at the event. Popular Tollywood actor Chiranjeevi and other celebrities too attended the Miss World 2025 finale event. According to an official statement, the final round of the contest was marked by a round of questions by the panel of judges. Actor Sonu Sood asked Miss Thailand Opal Suchata Chuangsri what the journey taught her about storytelling and personal responsibility. 'I've learned we must become people our loved ones look up to,' she said. 'No matter how far we go, our actions should always speak louder.' This is the second consecutive year that India turned host for the Miss World pageant. The 71st edition of the pageant was held in Mumbai, where Krystyna Pyszkova of the Czech Republic was crowned Miss World. This year, 108 contestants from around the world participated in the coveted beauty pageant. India was represented by model Nandini Gupta. She made it to the top 20 in the run for the Miss World 2025 title. The 72nd Miss World finale was hosted by Stephanie del Valle (Miss World 2016), who was dressed in a traditional Indian lehenga for the event, alongside Sachiin Kumbhar. The grand event also witnessed performances by Jacqueline Fernandez and Ishaan Khatter. The top contestants had advanced through a series of fast-track events such as the Head-to-Head Challenge, Top Model, Beauty with a Purpose, Talent, Sports, and Multimedia, before being narrowed down to 40 quarterfinalists, then a Top 10 in each continental group, followed by the Top 5, Top 2, and finally, one crowned winner. Each continental group produced a winner after a rapid-fire 45-second round where they were asked why they deserved the crown. The continental queens were Miss Martinique (Americas and Caribbean), Miss Ethiopia (Africa), Miss Poland (Europe), and Miss Thailand (Asia and Oceania). Earlier in the evening, the top 10 contestants were selected from each region. For Asia and Oceania, this included India, Indonesia, Thailand and others. From Africa, finalists hailed from nations, including Nigeria, Ethiopia, and Namibia. Europe saw strong contenders from Ireland, Italy and Poland, while the Americas and Caribbean featured candidates from Argentina, Martinique and the United States, among others. The winner of the prestigious 'Beauty with a Purpose' round was Miss Indonesia Monica Kezia Sembiring, who impressed with her project 'Pipeline for Lifeline,' aimed at improving access to clean water and sanitation in underserved communities.
Hindustan Times
31-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Stage set for Miss World pageant in Hyderabad, 108 contestants from around globe to compete today
The stage is set for the grand finale of the 72nd Miss World pageant at the HITEX Exhibition Centre in Hyderabad on Saturday evening, the organisers said in a statement on Friday. After a month of purpose-driven activities, cultural immersion, and inspiring challenges across Telangana, as many as 108 contestants from around the world will compete for the crown of 'Miss World' in a spectacular celebration of beauty, purpose, and unity, the organisers added. The grand finale will be hosted by Puerto Rican musician and model Stephanie del Valle Diaz (Miss World 2016) alongside acclaimed Indian presenter Sachin Kumbhar. Adding to the glamour, Bollywood stars Jacqueline Fernandez and Ishaan Khatter are slated to deliver captivating performances. Renowned Bollywood actor and philanthropist Sonu Sood will receive the prestigious Miss World Humanitarian Award. He will also act as a judge. Another judge will be businesswoman and global ambassador for Beauty With a Purpose 2025 Sudha Reddy, who graciously hosted the 'Beauty With a Purpose' event earlier. 'Also joining the judging panel is Dr Carina Tyrrell, Miss United Kingdom 2014, a public health physician, philanthropist, investor, and Fellow at the University of Cambridge. Julia Morley CBE, chairwoman of Miss World, will be heading the jury and announce the winner of the 72nd Miss World,' the statement said, adding that Manushi Chhillar, Miss World 2017 and Bollywood actress, will be the special guest. As per the Miss World Selection format, the 108 contestants will first be presented to the world, setting the stage for an exciting competition. From there, 10 semi-finalists from each continental region (Americas and Caribbean, Africa, Europe, Asia and Oceania) will advance to the next level. From 10 semi-finalists in each continent, the group will be narrowed down to a Top 5, then to Top 2, and finally to 4 continental winners, who will answer a final question before the new Miss World is elected. The Grand Finale will conclude with the crowning of the new Miss World by the reigning titleholder, Krystyna Pyszková, the 71st Miss World, who was crowned last year in Mumbai, the statement added.
