Latest News about Barun Sobti
Barun Sobti is set to appear in Onir’s upcoming LGBTQ+ short film Tumhari Khushboo. The film centers on an intimate love story between a visually impaired masseur and a sports instructor, using their relationship to explore sensory connection and queerness alongside disability.
Arshad Warsi said that the third season of Asur, which also includes Barun Sobti, is in pre-production. He added that the team expects filming to begin soon, with the delay attributed to the detailed planning and writing needed for the series' mix of forensic science and mythology.
Barun Sobti spoke about the challenges men face with women in authority while discussing Kohrra Season 2, where he plays a cop under a female boss played by Mona Singh. He linked the topic to patriarchy in the film industry and said that men often struggle with stronger women, while also reflecting on his work in projects such as Asur and Raat Jawaan Hai.
Barun Sobti reprised his role as investigator Amarpal Garundi in the second season of the crime thriller series Kohrra, which premiered on Netflix. In the new season, his character teams up with a new investigator played by Mona Singh to solve a murder mystery, continuing the series created by Gunjit Chopra, Diggi Sisodia, and Sudip Sharma.
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Bio/Wiki
| Nickname | Rubble |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 181 cm |
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| Weight | 74 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | St. Mark's School, New Delhi |
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| College/University | Did not attend |
| Educational Qualification | Not Known |
Personal Life
| Religion | Sikhism |
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| Hobbies | Writing Poems, Playing Football |
| Controversy | He quit the popular serial "Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon?' because of unknown reason, the production team were about to replace Barun's character with another actor but the audience threatened that they will not watch the serial if Barun is not in it. The show ended with the last episode shot with Barun. |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Pashmeen Manchanda (Barun's childhood friend) |
| Marriage Date | 12/12/2010 |
Family
| Wife/Spouse | Pashmeen Manchanda | ||||
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| Children | Daughter: Sifat (Born on 28/06/2019), Son: Meer (Born in April 2023) | ||||
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| Siblings | Richa Arora (elder) |
Career
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| Award | 26/11/2023: Best Supporting Actor (Male) in a Drama Series award for ‘Kohrra’ at the Filmfare OTT Awards |
Favourites
| Favourite Food | Chinese, Italian, Continental | ||||
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| Favourite Singer | Mohit Chauhan | ||||
| Favourite Holiday Destination | Melbourne, Maldives | ||||
| Favourite Sports | Football, Cricket | ||||
| Favourite Mobile Games | Candy Crush, 2048 |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/barunsobti_says/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Barun Sobti's smoking habit is unknown. | |
| 2. Barun Sobti has been known to consume alcohol. | |
| 3. Barun Sobti was born into a Punjabi family in Delhi. | |
| 4. As a child, Barun was mischievous, often causing his school's Vice Principal to contact his mother. | |
| 5. Barun's first earnings came from selling a dinner set for Rs. 200 during a summer job. | |
| 6. After school, Barun worked as an operational manager at a BPO, Jindal Telecom, New Delhi for 7 years. | |
| 7. Barun stumbled into acting when his friend Karan Wahi couldn't take a role in a TV series, leading to Barun being selected instead. | |
| 8. His role as an arrogant businessman in the show 'Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon?' made Barun famous in 2011. | |
| 9. Initially signing on for a year, Barun extended his stay on 'Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon?' due to the show's popularity. | |
| 10. Barun also starred in the short film 'Dry Dreams,' promoting water conservation. | |
| 11. Some fans of 'Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon?' threatened extreme actions when Barun was rumored to be replaced on the show. | |
| 12. Barun and his wife Pashmeen fell in love in 9th standard and have been together since their school days. | |
| 13. Buying three Honda City cars at once, Barun got one for his father, one for his wife, and one for himself. | |
| 14. Barun fears skydiving. | |
| 15. He has a passion for bikes. | |
| 16. Barun is an enthusiastic dog lover. | |
| 17. Maintaining a private life, Barun dislikes social events. | |
| 18. Barun was named the second most handsome man in the world in the 2017-2018 'Gazette Review.' | |
| 19. He was ranked the 3rd sexiest Asian man by the UK Magazine, Eastern Eye. | |
| 20. Barun's childhood friends include actor Karan Wahi and actress Priyanka Bassi. |