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{{Short description|Indian actor and musician}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Danish Pratap Sood
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1997|1|12}}
| birth_place = [[New Delhi]], [[India]]
| occupation = Actor, singer, songwriter
| years_active = 2011–present
| notable_works = ''CAT'', ''Naam Namak Nishan'', ''The Fame Game'', ''Jugaadistan'', ''Hostages'', ''Gulmohar''
| alma_mater = [[Ramjas College]] (Delhi University); [[Ambedkar University]]; Xavier’s Institute of Communications
| known_for = Roles in Hindi web series and films; original music for ''Mismatched'' Season 2 and ''Call Me Bae''
}}
'''Danish Pratap Sood''' is an Indian actor and musician known for his supporting roles in Indian web series and independent films.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Danish Pratap Sood on Challenges in Naam Namak Nishan as an Indian Army Officer and His Bond with Varun Sood – Exclusive |url=https://www.india.com/entertainment/danish-pratap-sood-on-challenges-in-naam-namak-nishan-as-an-indian-army-officer-and-his-bond-with-varun-sood-exclusive-7199321/ |access-date=2025-08-04 |website=www.india.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-12-19 |title=Cat सीरीज से चर्चा में दानिश सूद, अब तक क्यों नहीं मिली पहचान? |url=https://www.aajtak.in/entertainment/bollywood-news/story/netflix-show-cat-actor-danish-sood-says-he-took-glucon-d-for-drugs-know-details-tmovf-1597590-2022-12-19 |access-date=2025-08-04 |website=आज तक |language=hi}}</ref> He has appeared on platforms including [[Netflix]], [[Amazon Prime Video original films|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<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=MSN |url=https://www.msn.com/en-in/entertainment/bollywood/actor-danish-sood-traipses-across-bareilly-to-wield-the-bandook/ar-AA1qU2ez? |access-date=2025-08-04 |website=www.msn.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-09-20 |title=Actor Danish Sood traipses across Bareilly to wield the bandook |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/news/hindi/actor-danish-sood-traipses-across-bareilly-to-wield-the-bandook/articleshow/113524819.cms |access-date=2025-08-04 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>

== Early life and education ==
Sood was born in [[Delhi]], [[India]]. He later moved to [[Mumbai]] to pursue a career in the entertainment industry. Details about his formal education and training in acting or music have not been publicly documented.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-08-26 |title=International Dog Day {{!}} Actor-singer Danish Sood: I am against animal cruelty! |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/htcity/htcity-delhi-junction/international-dog-day-actor-singer-danish-sood-says-i-am-against-animal-cruelty-101724456326926.html |access-date=2025-08-04 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref>

== Career ==

=== Acting ===
Sood made his web series debut in 2020 with a minor role in [[A Suitable Boy (TV series)|A Suitable Boy]], directed by [[Mira Nair]], and later appeared in Hostages 2 as a CBI officer.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |date=2022-12-18 |title=CAT actor Danish Sood says he used Glucon-D for drugs scenes in series |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/web-series/cat-actor-danish-sood-says-he-used-glucon-d-for-drugs-scenes-on-series-101670645010748.html |access-date=2025-08-04 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref> He subsequently featured in [[Jugaadistan]] (2022) and The Fame Game (2022), where he portrayed a gay character.<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":4">{{Cite web |last=Live |first=A. B. P. |date=2022-12-18 |title=जानें आखिर 'कैट' के किस मुश्किल सीन के लिए दानिश सूद को करना पड़ा गया था गुरुकोन-डी का इस्तेमाल |url=https://www.abplive.com/entertainment/ott/danish-sood-use-the-glucon-d-powder-for-cat-tough-scenes-know-about-full-detail-2285290 |access-date=2025-08-04 |website=ABP News |language=hi}}</ref>

In 2022, he played '''Sarabjit "Sunny" Singh''', the younger brother of the lead character, in the [[Cat (TV series)|Netflix crime drama CAT]].<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |title=Danish Pratap Sood on his CAT co-star, 'I didn't want Randeep Hooda to feel that I am lacking somewhere' |url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/danish-pratap-sood-on-his-cat-co-star-i-didnt-want-randeep-hooda-to-feel-that-i-am-lacking-somewhere |access-date=2025-08-04 |website=Free Press Journal |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-12-19 |title=CAT शोचा अभिनेता म्हणाला- 'मी रडत असताना ड्रग्स घेत होतो, पण ते कोकेन नाही, ग्लुकॉन डी होते' |url=https://www.mensxp.com/marathi/entertainment/bollywood/124846-cat-show-actor-danish-sood-talks-about-how-he-took-glucon-d-instead-of-cocaine-in-an-intense-scene-of-netflix-hit-web-series-info-in-marathi.html |access-date=2025-08-04 |website=MensXP |language=mr-IN}}</ref>

In 2024, he appeared as Gurbaaz Singh Kahlon, a skeet shooter cadet, in the Amazon miniTV series Naam Namak Nishan.<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |last=IANS |date=2024-08-30 |title=Danish Sood shares details about 'Naam Namak Nishan' character |url=https://ianslive.in/danish-sood-shares-details-about-naam-namak-nishan-character--20240830132405 |access-date=2025-07-26 |website=IANS News |language=en}}</ref> For the role, he reportedly trained with [[Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore|Olympian Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore]] and international shooter [[Shriyanka Sadangi]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Danish Sood to play a national-level skeet rifle shooter in Naam Namak Nishan |url=https://www.firstshowz.com/2024/08/danish-sood-to-play-a-national-level-skeet-rifle-shooter-in-naam-namak-nishan.html |access-date=2025-08-04 |website=Latest Movie Updates, Film News, Movie Reviews,Press Notes, Film Ratings,Celebrity Interviews}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Danish Sood On Playing Skeet Rifle Shooter In Naam Namak Nisha: 'Drew Inspiration From Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore' (EXCLUSIVE) |url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/danish-sood-on-playing-skeet-rifle-shooter-in-naam-namak-nisha-drew-inspiration-from-rajyavardhan-singh-rathore-exclusive |access-date=2025-08-04 |website=Free Press Journal |language=en}}</ref>

=== 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.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-09-10 |title=Sound Sessions {{!}} Danish Sood On Juggling Acting And Music: I Want To Do It All - EXCLUSIVE |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/bollywood/sound-sessions-danish-sood-on-juggling-acting-and-music-i-want-to-do-it-all-exclusive-article-113221515 |access-date=2025-08-04 |website=Times Now |language=en}}</ref>

== Media Coverage ==
Sood has been profiled in several Indian media publications, including [[Rolling Stone India]], [[Mid-Day]],<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-09-03 |title=Danish Pratap Sood on fulfiling father's wish with 'Naam Namak Nishaan' |url=https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/web-series/article/danish-pratap-sood-fulfiling-father-wish-naam-namak-nishaan-23385676 |access-date=2025-08-04 |website=Mid-day |language=en}}</ref> [[The Tribune]],<ref>{{Cite web |title=Actor-musician Danish Sood talks about his love for music |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/entertainment/music-is-my-first-love-460148/ |access-date=2025-08-04 |website=The Tribune |language=en}}</ref> and [[The Times of India]]. These outlets have highlighted both his acting roles and his independent music projects.

== Filmography ==
=== Web series ===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Year !! Title !! Role !! Platform !! Notes !! Ref
|-
| 2020 || ''[[A Suitable Boy (TV series)|A Suitable Boy]]'' || Supporting role || BBC/Netflix || Debut ||<ref name=":3" />
|-
| 2020 || ''[[Hostages (Indian TV series)|Hostages 2]]'' || Rohan (CBI officer) || [[Disney+ Hotstar]]|| Recurring role ||<ref name=":1" />
|-
| 2022 || ''[[Jugaadistan]]'' || Kabir || [[Lionsgate Play]]|| Supporting role ||<ref name=":2" />
|-
| 2022 || ''[[The Fame Game (TV series)|The Fame Game]]'' || Samar (Avinash's boyfriend) || Disney+ Hotstar || Supporting role ||<ref name=":4" />
|-
| 2022 || ''[[Cat (TV series)|CAT]]''|| Sarabjit “Sunny” Singh || [[Netflix]]|| Supporting role ||<ref name=":5" /><ref name=":0">{{Cite news |date=2022-12-15 |title=Did you know CAT actor Danish Sood is also a soothing melodist? |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/news/hindi/did-you-know-cat-actor-danish-sood-is-also-a-soothing-melodist/articleshow/96250818.cms |access-date=2025-08-04 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>
|-
| 2024 || ''Naam Namak Nishan''|| Gurbaaz Singh Kahlon || [[Amazon miniTV]]|| Lead role ||<ref name=":6" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Singh |first=Simran |title=Danish Sood talks about Call Me Bae, Naam Nishan Namak, challenges of being outsider: 'We don't get...' {{!}} Exclusive |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/report-danish-sood-talks-about-call-me-bae-naam-nishan-namak-challenges-of-being-outsiders-ananya-panday-3106588 |access-date=2025-07-26 |website=DNA India |language=en}}</ref>
|}

== Discography ==
* "Jaanu Na" – ''Mismatched'' Season 2 (2022)<ref name=":0" />
* "Kyaa Karun" – ''Call Me Bae'' (2023)
* "Slow Down" (Single, 2023)
* "Saza" (Single, 2024)

== References ==
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== External links ==
* {{IMDb name|id=nm13390062|name=Danish Sood}}
* [https://open.spotify.com/artist/2U2H2kMvJk8Rz Danish Sood on Spotify]
* [https://www.instagram.com/danishsoodmusic/ Official Instagram]

[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:Indian male television actors]]
[[Category:Indian male film actors]]
[[Category:21st-century Indian male actors]]
[[Category:Indian singer-songwriters]]
[[Category:Musicians from Delhi]]
[[Category:1996 births]]

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