Actor Sonu Sood says he was offered Maharashtra CM post because of his humanitarian work

Actor Sonu Sood became a real-life hero during the COVID-19 pandemic, when he helped people across the country with transportation and food as the world had come to a standstill due to the lockdown.

Bollywood actor Sonu Sood is known the world over for his humanitarian work and kind gestures to help people in need.

The actor started this by arranging a couple of buses and later went on to arrange flights and other means of transport to help people during the COVID-19 pandemic a few years ago.

His humanitarian work brought him offers from several political parties. They didn’t just offer him a ticket to run for elections but lured him with posts like Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister.

In fact, after his social work, there were reports doing the rounds that Sood might enter politics, but the actor rejected them all. In an interview, Sood recalled the time and shared interesting details.

“I was even offered the position of Chief Minister. When I turned it down, they suggested, ‘Why not Deputy Chief Minister?’ Some of the most influential people in the country were behind these offers, including a seat in the Rajya Sabha. They said, ‘Join us, you don’t need to fight elections, just be with us.'” he said.

Sharing his reasons for declining these offers, the actor said, “Politics, for many, is about gaining wealth or power. Neither of those things interest me. I’m already helping people in my own way, without needing to answer to anyone. If I were in politics, I’d be accountable to someone, and that’s something that scares me. I like my freedom to help others without any strings attached.”

Sonu Sood was lured by the perks of being a politician like high security, residence in Delhi, and a prestigious role with a government letterhead. However, none of these appealed to the actor. However, Sood didn’t completely decline the idea of taking a different route later in his life.

He said, “Maybe, one day, when I feel I’ve accomplished everything in this field (acting), I’ll think about other paths. But for now, I’m focused on acting and directing, and that’s where my heart lies.”

On the work front, Sood is set to make his directorial debut with Fateh. The film, starring Sood, Jacqueline Fernandez, Vijay Raaz, Naseeruddin Shah, and Dibyendu Bhattacharya, will hit screens on January 10, 2025.