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| Sonu Sood Inspires AAFT New Session 2026 Students with Powerful Interaction at Bharat Mandapam |
New Delhi, August 18, 2026: Renowned actor, producer, writer, director, and humanitarian Sonu Sood brought inspiration, honesty, and industry wisdom to the opening session of the AAFT New Batch 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, engaging with aspiring filmmakers, actors, media professionals, and creative entrepreneurs at the beginning of their professional journey.
Known for his impactful performances across Indian cinema and his extensive body of work spanning more than 100 film and television projects, Sonu Sood has established himself as one of the most recognised and versatile personalities in the Indian entertainment industry. His journey from an aspiring artist to an internationally recognised actor, producer, and filmmaker provided the students with a compelling example of perseverance, resilience, discipline, and self-belief.
Addressing the students, Sonu Sood spoke candidly and at length about the realities of the entertainment industry. He emphasised that success is not achieved overnight but is built through consistency, hard work, preparation, rejection, learning, and the courage to continue when circumstances are difficult.
He said, “There is no shortcut to success. Your talent may open the first door, but your discipline, character and determination will decide how far you travel. Do not be afraid of rejection; every rejection teaches you something that success may never teach you.”
Sonu Sood urged the students to remain authentic and to develop a strong professional identity rather than simply following trends. He encouraged them to make full use of the opportunities available at AAFT, interact with industry professionals, experiment with new ideas, and develop the confidence to tell stories that can connect with audiences across cultures and borders.
He further emphasised the changing nature of the global entertainment industry, observing that technology and digital platforms have opened unprecedented opportunities for young creators. According to him, a student today can think globally from the very beginning, provided the individual possesses the right skills, vision, professionalism, and determination.
The session was followed by a highly engaging question-and-answer interaction between Sonu Sood and the AAFT students. Students raised questions on acting, filmmaking, production, auditions, rejection, career building, storytelling, working with established artists, creating original content, and maintaining a balance between ambition and personal values.
The candid responses of Sonu Sood brought several new perspectives to the discussion and transformed the session from a conventional celebrity interaction into a meaningful industry masterclass. His openness encouraged students to ask difficult and practical questions and gave them a deeper understanding of the opportunities and challenges awaiting them in the professional world.
Dr. Sandeep Marwah, Founder of Noida Film City, President of Marwah Studios, and Chancellor of AAFT University, said that bringing accomplished professionals such as Sonu Sood before the new generation is an essential part of AAFT’s educational philosophy.
Dr. Marwah said, “Education becomes truly powerful when knowledge is connected with experience. At AAFT, we want our students to learn not only from books and classrooms but also from the journeys, struggles, achievements and experiences of those who have created a place for themselves in the industry.”
The presence of Sonu Sood at the opening session gave the AAFT New Session 2026 a powerful beginning and reinforced the institution’s commitment to connecting education with the global creative industry.
