Anup Soni (Indian Actor) Age, Biography, Family

Quick Info

Profession	Actor, Anchor, Television Host
Nationality	Indian
Date of Birth	30/01/1975
Age	51 years
Birthplace	Ludhiana, Punjab

Latest News about Anup Soni

15/06/2025

Anup Soni recalled his early struggles in the entertainment industry, including periods of financial hardship and lack of proper food, during a special interview. He credited his roles in 'Balika Vadhu' and 'Crime Patrol' as the pivotal moments that transformed his career and established him as a leading figure in Indian television.

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Bio/Wiki

Famous For	Being the host of the Indian television series 'Crime Patrol'
Ethnicity	Punjabi

Physical Stats & More

Height	6 ft (183 cm)
Weight	75 kg (approx.)
Eye Color	Black
Hair Color	Black

Educational Qualification(s)

College/University	National School of Drama, New Delhi
Specialization	Specialization in acting

Personal Life

Caste	Punjabi
Controversies	In 2012, during the show 'Crime Patrol,' Anup Soni said that Indian men were not brought up well and he got into trouble for saying this. He received hate from the viewers on social media, and later, he apologized for the statement. In September 2020, Kangana Ranaut said that ninety-nine per cent of the Bollywood industry consumed narcotic substances. Anup Soni replied to this on his Twitter account and said that a single person cannot blame the whole industry without any proofs. He further added that people holding such assumptions should join a political party.
Religion	Hinduism
Hobbies	Reading Travelling Fitness Yoga Driving

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Married
Marriage Date	1999 - 2010 14 March 2011 - present
First Wife	Ritu Soni

Family

Father	Ramesh Chandra Soni
Mother	Kiran Soni
Spouse	Juhi Babbar
Children	Imaan Soni (from second wife) Zoya (born 2004) and Myra (born 2008) (from first wife)
Father-in-law	Raj Babbar
Brother-in-law	Prateik Babbar Arya Babbar

Career

Debut

Film	Godmother (1999)
TV	Sea Hawks (1993)
Web series	The Test Case (2018)

Awards, Honours, Achievements

Common Man in Cinema Award by Rajasthan International Film Festival in 2019
Best Actor in a Supporting Role for the show ‘Balika Vadhu’ in 2011

Years Active

1993–present

Known For

Crime Patrol
Balika Vadhu
Sea Hawks

Favourites

Food	Rasgulla
Film Director	Aparna Sen
Colour	Blue

Social Media

Instagram	https://www.instagram.com/anupsoni3/

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Anup Soni comes from a Punjabi business-class family.
2. He is an Indian actor and anchor known for his debut in the TV series Aahat in 1995.
3. Anup has appeared in TV shows like Safar, Sea Hawks, Byomkesh Bakshi, and Saaya.
4. In 2004, Anup starred in CID: Special Bureau as ACP Ajatshashtru.
5. His movie debut was in Godmother in 1999, followed by films like Fiza, Raaz, and Gangajal.
6. He also acted in Punjabi films like Des Hoya Pardes and Marathi film Fatteshikast.
7. Anup served as the host of the true-crime show Crime Patrol, narrating and making it a hit.
8. In 2018, he left Crime Patrol to focus more on his acting career.
9. Anup Soni is an avid watch collector with a penchant for famous brands.
10. He pursued acting from a young age, participating in plays during school and college.
11. In 2021, he appeared in the series Tandav and 1962: The War in the Hills.
12. In the latter, Abhay Deol played the lead role of Major Suraj Singh.
13. Anup Soni frequently shares his workout routines on Instagram, showcasing his enthusiasm for fitness.
14. Anup served as the host of the true-crime crime show Crime Patrol, narrating and making it a hit.

Anup Soni Actor, Anchor, Television Host Indian Ludhiana, Punjab