Danish Pratap Sood
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Danish Pratap Sood | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 12, 1997 |
| Alma mater | Ramjas College (Delhi University); Ambedkar University; Xavier’s Institute of Communications |
| Occupations | Actor, singer, songwriter |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Known for | Roles in Hindi web series and films; original music for Mismatched Season 2 and Call Me Bae |
| Notable work | CAT, Naam Namak Nishan, The Fame Game, Jugaadistan, Hostages, Gulmohar |
Danish Pratap Sood is an Indian actor and musician known for his supporting roles in Indian web series and independent films.[1][2] He has appeared on platforms including Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar, and Voot. In addition to acting, Sood has composed and released music across streaming platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube Music[3][4]
Career
Acting
Sood made his web series debut in 2020 with a minor role in A Suitable Boy, directed by Mira Nair, and later appeared in Hostages 2 as a CBI officer.[6] He subsequently featured in Jugaadistan (2022) and The Fame Game (2022), where he portrayed a gay character.[3][7]
In 2022, he played Sarabjit "Sunny" Singh, the younger brother of the lead character, in the Netflix crime drama CAT.[8][9]
In 2024, he appeared as Gurbaaz Singh Kahlon, a skeet shooter cadet, in the Amazon miniTV series Naam Namak Nishan.[10] For the role, he reportedly trained with Olympian Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore and international shooter Shriyanka Sadangi.[11][12]
Music
Sood is also active as a music producer and songwriter. He has released original tracks across major streaming services. His music typically blends electronic, ambient, and indie-pop styles. Some of his work has been independently reviewed in music blogs and online magazines.[13]
Media Coverage
Sood has been profiled in several Indian media publications, including Rolling Stone India, Mid-Day,[14] The Tribune,[15] and The Times of India. These outlets have highlighted both his acting roles and his independent music projects.
Filmography
Web series
| Year | Title | Role | Platform | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | A Suitable Boy | Supporting role | BBC/Netflix | Debut | [6] |
| 2020 | Hostages 2 | Rohan (CBI officer) | Disney+ Hotstar | Recurring role | [1] |
| 2022 | Jugaadistan | Kabir | Lionsgate Play | Supporting role | [3] |
| 2022 | The Fame Game | Samar (Avinash's boyfriend) | Disney+ Hotstar | Supporting role | [7] |
| 2022 | CAT | Sarabjit “Sunny” Singh | Netflix | Supporting role | [8][16] |
| 2024 | Naam Namak Nishan | Gurbaaz Singh Kahlon | Amazon miniTV | Lead role | [10][17] |