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Edward Sonnenblick

Edward Sonnenblick

American actor working in India

Edward Sonnenblick (born 27 June 1980) is an American actor known for his works in Indian cinema and television.[1][2] He has starred in works such as Firangi (2017), Veere Di Wedding (2018), Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi (2019), Kesari (2019), and RRR (2022).[3][4] He appeared in television series such as Jhansi Ki Rani, and The Kapil Sharma Show.[5]

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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 the 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 the 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, Veere Di Wedding, and RRR.

Personal life

Edward is married to Sonal Mehta, a freelance creative director in June 2009,[12] whom he met a year back. The couple have a son.[13]

Filmography

  • All films are in Hindi, unless mentioned.
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References

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    "Edward Sonnenblick: Waiting for Bob Christo's biopic".
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    "The Kapil Sharma Show: Kapil's Firangi co-star Edward Sonnenblick is thrilled to work with him again".
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    "More co-stars for Kangana Ranaut in Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi".
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    "Edward Sonnenblick stuns everyone with his stand-up comic act".
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    "'Firangi' actor Edward Sonnenblick: When Kapil Sharma arrives on the sets anything is possible". The Times of India.
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    "I fell in love with India and decided to pursue my dream". 2017-09-30.
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    "Watch: I'm a gora, and I love Bollywood — when an American comedian lands in India". 2016-06-22.
  8. [8]
    "Watch: Comedian Edward Sonnenblick talks India, 'Lagaan' and it's hilarious".
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    "Edward Sonnenblick- The New Tom Alter In Bollywood".
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    "An Englishman in Mumbai decodes puzzling Indian traditions through Indipedia". Mid-Day. 2017-09-10.
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    Datta, Sravasti (2017-09-07). "All things Indian on 'Indipedia' on Epic Channel". The Hindu.
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    "Reverse marriage drain". 2011-12-10.
  13. [13]
    "FIRANGI'S PROGRESS". Archived from the original on December 1, 2017.
  14. [14]
    "Here Are All The Latest Updates On 'RRR' Movie - indvox". Retrieved 2021-02-17.
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