Suraj Sonik on His Fondest Childhood Memories, Acting Journey and Dreams
Actor Suraj Sonik has started playing a small cameo in Sultan, and later part of films like Bhoot Part One: The Haunted Ship and gradually becoming a very popular face with commercials.
His latest project Daal being showcased at the prestigious Jagaran Film Festival, has added a special milestone to his journey.
Sharing his fondest memories of his childhood on the occasion of Children’s Day he says, One of my fondest childhood memories of Children’s Day is dressing up as inspiring personalities and mythological characters.
I would often dress up as Lord Ram, something I absolutely loved. My mother would lovingly help me get ready, and I still remember how special those moments made me feel.
As I grew older and learned more about Lord Ram, I developed immense admiration for his character, values, patience, and righteousness.
Even today, I feel that becoming even a fraction of the person he represents is something that could take us an entire lifetime.
I may never be able to match that ideal, but his image and values have always stayed with me.
I genuinely believe that whatever I have achieved today, his teachings and influence have played a part in shaping my thoughts and the person I am.
Suraj Sonik also shares how his father has been instrumental in his career of an actor.
He says, I believe my journey towards becoming an actor started much earlier than I realised.
When I was around 14–15 years old, I used to participate in the Ramleela organised near our home. I played the character of Goddess Sita for three consecutive years.
Those experiences gave me my first real taste of performing in front of an audience and gradually awakened my interest in acting.
My father is a photographer, so I also grew up amidst cameras. Through him, I gradually developed an understanding of camera techniques, framing, and the technical aspects of photography.
Looking back, I feel my preparation for this profession was almost naturally written into my childhood.
So what is that one thing you absolutely loved doing as a child but rarely get time for anymore?
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On this he says, I have loved playing cricket since childhood, and even today, I enjoy the game, although I don’t get as much time for it as I used to.
If I could go back to those carefree days, I would love to fly kites, play cricket for hours without looking at the clock, and come home to enjoy a delicious meal cooked by my mother.
Sometimes, I genuinely wish I could revisit those simple moments. I would love to experience that freedom once again, even if just for a day.
Sharing his biggest childhood dream the actor says, My biggest dream has always been to make my parents the proudest parents and become the wealthiest and most successful person in our entire family lineage.
I want to give them a life that perhaps they never imagined for themselves.
When I look back at my journey, I feel extremely proud of myself. Every sacrifice, every difficult decision, and every time I chose to follow my heart instead of taking the easier route has brought me closer to that dream.
Coming from a middle-class family in Delhi and building a career in Mumbai, especially in an unpredictable profession like acting, has taught me a lot about patience and perseverance.
Having reached the milestone of playing the male lead in my first feature film, DAAL, makes the journey even more special.
So If you could meet your younger self today, what is one thing you would tell that little version of yourself!
He says, I would tell my younger self, Keep dreaming big, and never allow your circumstances to decide the size of your dreams.
You will face rejection, criticism, uncertainty, and moments when things won’t make sense. But don’t give up on yourself.
Always respect your parents, stay connected to your roots, work hard, and never lose your kindness. One day, you will look back and realise that every difficult moment was preparing you for something bigger.
Just trust the process and keep going.
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When asked about today’s children do they face more pressures, expectations from the society, Suraj Sonik has an interesting take.
He adds, I feel that in many ways, childhood has become better and more comfortable today.
When we were growing up, discipline in schools and homes was often much stricter.
Physical punishment was considered normal, whether it was getting hit with a ruler at school or being disciplined at home.
Sometimes, parents expressed their love and concern through a very different approach to discipline.
Today, there is greater awareness about children’s emotional well-being, better educational environments, and more structured support systems.
Nuclear families have also changed the way children are raised, with many families having additional help to look after their children.
Suraj strongly believe that parents cannot simply teach children values through words; they have to demonstrate those values through their own actions.
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Children learn much more from what they observe than what they are told.
Suraj Sonik also shares his views about the future generation, Even when I think about my future family and children, I want to be someone they can genuinely look up to.
I want my children to see their father as their hero, not just because of his achievements, but because of his character.
I want them to grow up believing that dreaming big, setting ambitious goals, and achieving them is completely normal because they have seen their father do it.
At the same time, I want them to see that success and kindness can coexist. No matter how successful I become, I want to remain grounded, respectful, and honest.
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