Edward Sonnenblick

Edward Sonnenblick is a USA -born actor who works primarily in Hindi films and serials like Firangi, Jhansi Ki Rani, Veere Di Wedding, Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi, The Kapil Sharma Show and Kesari.[1][2][3][4][5]

Edward Sonnenblick
Born (1982-09-26) 26 September 1982
United States
OccupationActor
Years active2008–present
Spouse(s)Sonal Mehta (2009-present)

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 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 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 and Veere Di Wedding.

Personal life

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

Filmography

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