Sunny Kaushal

About Sunny Kaushal
Sunny Kaushal	"Sunny Kaushal is a rising star in the Indian film industry, known for his versatile performances in both Bollywood films and digital streaming content. Born on 28 September 1989 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, he hails from a family deeply rooted in cinema. He is the younger son of renowned Bollywood action director Sham Kaushal and the younger brother of National Award-winning actor Vicky Kaushal. Sunny initially started his career behind the camera, working as an assistant director on films like My Friend Pinto (2011) and Gunday (2014), before transitioning into acting. He made his acting debut in 2016 with the road-trip comedy-drama Sunshine Music Tours and Travels. His breakout role came in the 2018 sports biopic Gold, where his portrayal of a young hockey player earned him critical acclaim and a nomination at the Screen Awards. Since then, Sunny has consistently taken on diverse roles, proving his acting range through projects like The Forgotten Army – Azaadi Ke Liye (2020), Shiddat (2021), Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga (2023), and Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba (2024). Known for his emotional depth, natural screen presence, and dedication to performance, Sunny Kaushal continues to emerge as one of the most promising actors of his generation in Hindi cinema."
Born	28 September 1989 Bombay, Maharashtra, India
Occupation	Actor
Years active	2016–Present

Early Life of Sunny Kaushal

Sunny Kaushal was born on 28 September 1989 in a modest chawl in suburban Mumbai, Maharashtra, into a Punjabi family deeply rooted in the Indian film industry. He is the younger son of Sham Kaushal, a renowned action director in Bollywood, and Veena Kaushal, a homemaker. His elder brother is Vicky Kaushal, one of the leading actors in contemporary Hindi cinema. Growing up in a working-class neighborhood, Sunny was exposed to the world of films early through his father's profession, though his initial academic interests lay elsewhere. He enrolled at The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) to pursue a career in finance. However, he soon realized his true calling was in the performing arts and made the bold decision to drop out of the CA program to chase his passion for acting. Determined to make it on his own merit, Sunny began his journey in the entertainment industry by taking on small roles in theatre productions and skits, where he honed his craft and built a foundation for his future in film and television. These early stage experiences played a vital role in shaping his acting skills and preparing him for a career in front of the camera.

Career of Sunny Kaushal

Sunny Kaushal began his acting journey in 2016, making his Bollywood debut as the lead in the road-comedy drama film Sunshine Music Tours and Travels. That same year, he also appeared in the TV mini-series Official Chukyagiri, playing a significant role that marked his entry into digital content. Additionally, he starred in the short film Love at First Sight, showcasing his early versatility as an actor. In 2018, Sunny gained widespread attention for his role in Reema Kagti’s period sports drama Gold, based on India's historic 1948 Olympic hockey victory. He played Himmat Singh, a character inspired by legendary hockey player Balbir Singh Sr. His performance earned critical acclaim and a Best Supporting Actor nomination at the 25th Screen Awards, solidifying his reputation as a promising actor. That year, he also reprised his digital role in Official CEOgiri, a spin-off of Official Chukyagiri. He further starred in the short film The Embrace, portraying Siddharth, a role that earned the film a nomination in the Drama Short Film category at the Filmfare Awards. In 2020, Sunny starred in the dance-based film Bhangra Paa Le, opposite Rukshar Dhillon. Released in select theaters, the film highlighted his energy and charm in a double role. That same year, he took a major leap with his lead performance in Amazon Prime Video’s original series The Forgotten Army – Azaadi Ke Liye, directed by Kabir Khan. The historical series, based on real events surrounding Subhas Chandra Bose’s Indian National Army, featured Sunny as Captain Sodhi. His powerful performance was well received, with The New Indian Express calling it “splendid.” In 2021, Kaushal played the lead role of Jaggi Dil in the romantic drama Shiddat, opposite Radhika Madan. The film tells the story of a man’s passionate quest to reach London and stop the woman he loves from marrying someone else. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the film's release was delayed, but it eventually premiered on Disney+ Hotstar on 1 October 2021. His emotional portrayal earned praise, with India Today’s Samriddhi Srivastava noting, “Kaushal’s dialogue deliveries and convincing performance will win your heart.” In 2022, Sunny appeared in two back-to-back films. First, he starred in Hurdang, a romantic drama set during the 1990 student protests in Allahabad, alongside Nushrratt Bharuccha and Vijay Varma. Later that year, he played a supporting role in Mili, a survival thriller featuring Janhvi Kapoor and Manoj Pahwa, where he added emotional depth to the film’s intense narrative. Sunny continued his strong run in 2023 with the Netflix suspense thriller Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga, opposite Yami Gautam. His performance as a complex, layered character received critical attention and highlighted his adaptability. Most recently, in 2024, he starred in the highly anticipated romantic thriller sequel Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba, alongside Taapsee Pannu and Vikrant Massey. The film further cemented his standing as a capable actor in romantic and thriller genres.

Films Done By Sunny Kaushal
Year	Title		Role
2011	My Friend Pinto		Assistant director
2014	Gunday		Assistant director
2016	Sunshine Music Tours and Travels
2017	Love At First Sight
2018	Gold
2019	The Embrace
2020	Bhangra Paa Le
2021	Shiddat
2022	Hurdang
2022	Mili
2023	Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga
2024	Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba
2025	Letters To Mr. Khanna†

Musics Video By Sunny Kaushal
Year	Title		Singer
2020	"Taaron Ke Shehar"		Neha Kakkar, Jubin Nautiy
2021	"Dil Lauta Do"		Payal Dev, Jubin Nautiyal
2021	"Ishq Mein"		Meet Bros, Sachet Tandon
2024	"Mukke Paaye Si"		B Praak

Awards and nominations
Year	Award		Category		Film		Result
2018	Screen Awards		Best Supporting Actor		Gold		Nominated
2024	Bollywood Hungama OTT India Fest		Best Actor Male – Web Original Film		Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba		Won
2025	Iconic Gold Awards		Best Actor Negative - OTT		BPhir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba		Won