Mumbai, October 21, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Actor Anup Soni has opened up about his deep connection with his mother tongue, Punjabi, saying the language holds a special place in his heart.
The ‘Balika Vadhu’ actor took to social media to share a video of himself reciting a Punjabi poem written by his family friend, Neeta Bakshi Khurana. Reflecting on his bond with the language, Anup wrote, “There is a side of me that not many know, Punjabi is my mother tongue, a language that holds a special place in my heart.”
He said he felt inspired to give voice to the poem after Neeta shared it with him.
“When our family friend, Neeta Bakshi Khurana, shared this beautiful poetry with me, I felt like giving her words a voice. Here’s my little attempt. Hope you like it!” he added.
Through the heartfelt recitation, the actor expressed his affection for Punjabi and highlighted his personal and cultural connection with the language.
Born and raised in Ludhiana, Punjab, Anup has a strong bond with his home state and has often expressed his fondness for Punjabi culture, including its language, food and cinema.
He made his debut in Punjabi cinema with the 2004 period drama ‘Des Hoyaa Pardes’, which also featured Gurdas Maan and Juhi Chawla. Directed by Manoj Punj, the film was set against the backdrop of political turmoil and insurgency in Punjab and followed a young Punjabi man navigating the difficult circumstances of the time. Anup played a supporting role in the film.
Known for his work across television and films, Anup has been part of several popular projects throughout his career. He is best known for hosting the long-running crime-based television show ‘Crime Patrol’.
More recently, the actor was seen playing Inspector Khurana in the thriller series ‘Shaque: Trust No One’. He also appeared in the 2026 feature film ‘The Vvaan’.
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