Sonu Sood to write a book on experience of helping migrants during COVID-19 crisis

Actor Sonu Sood, who drew attention and was lauded as ‘real hero’ for his work in helping migrants reach their homes amid the COVID-19 pandemic, will pen a book about his experience.

His debut book, as-of-yet untitled, will reveal the emotional and often challenging journeys the actor undertook along with the people he helped.

It will be released later this year, announced publishing house Penguin Random House India on Wednesday.

"... I want to thank God for making me a catalyst in helping the migrants. While my heart beats in Mumbai, after this



movement I feel a part of me lives in the villages of UP, Bihar, Jharkhand, Assam, Uttarakhand and various other states where I have now found new friends and made deep connections.

"I have decided to put these experiences, stories that are embedded in my soul forever, in a book ... I'm excited, nervous and overwhelmed, and I can't wait to connect with you through my book. I look forward to your support and love you all," Sood said in a statement.

The 46-year-old actor launched an initiative to help reunite migrant workers who were stranded in Mumbai with their families in distant corners of the country.