Sonu Sood’s Book Reaches 7,000 Schools, Expands Rural Reading Initiative

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MUMBAI (ANI)- Actor Sonu Sood’s book I’m No Messiah (co-authored by Meena Iyer) has reached over 7,000 schools across India, contributing to the Gyan-Key Classroom Library initiative, the world’s largest rural reading program led by Pradeep Lokhande. The book, published by Penguin Random House India, documents Sood’s experience of assisting migrant workers during the COVID-19 lockdown.

The book is available in Hindi and English and has connected with 1,390 young readers across seven states while influencing 229 opinion leaders. It has also generated over 2,380 postcards from readers sharing their responses to Sood’s story.

During the pandemic, Sood coordinated efforts to help stranded migrant workers return to their hometowns. Reflecting on his experiences, he previously stated, “The past three and a half months have been a life-changing experience, working with migrants for 16 to 18 hours a day. Seeing their relief and happiness upon reaching home reinforced my commitment to this cause.”

Sood decided to document these efforts in his book, providing insights into the logistical challenges and emotional impact of the initiative.

On the professional front, Sood recently directed and starred in Fateh, a thriller based on real-life cybercrime incidents during the COVID-19 pandemic.

With I’m No Messiah is now part of a major rural reading initiative, Sood continues to engage in both social impact and cinema.