Anup Soni (born 30 January 1975) is an Indian actor and anchor. He is an alumnus of the

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. Soni began his career with roles in television serials such as '' Sea Hawks'' and '' Saaya''. He then took a break from television to work in films. He appeared in the 2003 films ''Kharaashein: Scars From Riots'', '' Hum Pyar Tumhi Se Kar Baithe'' as well as '' Hathyar''. In 2004, he appeared in Ashoke Pandit's film ''

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''. But he returned to television to work in CID: Special Bureau. He continues working both in films and television, and he previously worked in the serial '' Crime Patrol'' on

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Personal life

Anup Soni has married twice. His first wife was Ritu Soni, who he married in 1999. He has two daughters from this marriage: Zoya (born 2004) and Myra (born 2008). The couple got divorced in 2010. Within a few months, on 14 March 2011, Soni married

Juhi Babbar Juhi Babbar Soni (née Babbar) is an Indian film and television actress. She has also contributed to theatre both as an actor and director. She is the daughter of actor Raj Babbar. Personal life Juhi's first husband was Bejoy Nambiar, a scree ...

in a quiet ceremony attended only by family and close friends. He became her second husband. Juhi Babbar is the daughter of actor-turned-politician

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and former wife of film director

Bejoy Nambiar Bejoy Nambiar (born 12 April 1979) is an Indian film director, and screenwriter known for his work in Bollywood. He is mostly known for his critically acclaimed short films, ''Rahu'' and '' Reflections'', starring Mohanlal. He was the winner o ...

. Soni and Babbar met while working in a play produced by Nadira Babbar (Juhi's mother). In 2012, Juhi gave birth to their son Imaan.

Filmography

Film

Television

Web series

Plays

Television host

He has hosted the popular real-life-based crime show Crime Patrol since 2010 and he became so popular among viewers as the host of the show. In 2018, he decided to exit the show citing that currently, he wants to focus on his acting career in films and other TV shows. Since his exit, the show is now aired by actors like Divyanka Tripathi and

Sonali Kulkarni Sonali Kulkarni (born 3 November 1974) is an Indian actress, producer, and writer who primarily appears in Marathi, Hindi and few Tamil films. Kulkarni is considered as one of the most accomplished and highest-paid actresses in Marathi cinema, ...

Awards

* 2010: Gold Awards - Best Actor in Supporting Role (Male) -

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References

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Soni, Anup Indian male film actors Indian male television actors Living people Male actors in Hindi cinema National School of Drama alumni Male actors from Ludhiana 1975 births 21st-century Indian male actors Male actors in Hindi television