Sonu Sood and his sister Malvika revisit Punjab flood victims, help rebuild 180 homes in affected areas

Sonu Sood and sister Malvika. Pic via Special arrangements

Sonu Sood has always stepped up, proving that he is a real-life hero, showing an abundance of ordinary human empathy. When millions of people found themselves stranded, vulnerable, and cut off from their homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, he didn't just issue a statement or cut a cheque. Instead, he stepped into the field, working towards making their lives better. Now, his relief efforts towards the Punjab flood victims are also bearing fruit. Sonu recently visited an affected village in Punjab along with his sister Malvika Sood Sachar to meet with the victims and their families.

Sonu Sood and his sister revisit Punjab flood victims

Sonu Sood visited the Kalla village in Punjab, where he met families whose homes were rebuilt after the calamity. Talking about the philanthropic work done there, Sonu Sood said, "When the floods hit Punjab, lots of families lost their homes. From them was Biyang Singhji a labourer who lost his wife last year. He and his kids have been through a lot. We took the responsibility to rebuild his home and Malvika did a great job. (sic)"

"In times of need, lots of people come together. Sood Charity Foundation and EKL team pledged to rebuild homes of those families who lost their shelter. We have been trying to help all those living in misery. Our mission was to rebuild 250 homes, 180 are already completed. When the remaining 70 homes are ready, 250 families will have a new home. (sic)," the Dabangg actor added.

Sonu Sood personally met the affected families and gave them a new lease of life with rebuilt homes. Sharing a video on Instagram, the real-life hero wrote, "A calamity can break homes, not spirit. We just built the walls; their prayers made these homes."

Sonu Sood humanises the concept of charity. He not jet met people exactly where they are, he also listened to individual stories of grief, struggle, and hope and redefined what it means to possess power.

About the Punjab floods

The state of Punjab witnessed historically devastating floods in 2025, which are widely reported as the region's worst deluge since 1988. The calamity was triggered by unprecedented monsoon rainfall and subsequent dam releases. It reportedly impacted all 23 districts in the state, claimed dozens of lives, and submerged hundreds of thousands of acres of fertile farmland.