Bollywood actor Sonu Sood has responded calmly to criticism over his visit to flood-hit Nepal, where a devastating disaster has left hundreds dead and thousands missing or out of contact.

Sood travelled to Nepal with relief supplies from India and said his aim was to stand with families affected by the floods and help them rebuild their lives.

Sonu Sood invites critic to join relief work

The actor’s visit drew criticism from a journalist on X, who questioned whether his presence in Nepal was a genuine relief effort or a “marketing” exercise.

The journalist suggested that publicity around Sood’s visit had begun before relief work had even started.

Sood responded without hostility, inviting the journalist to Nepal to work alongside him.

“You are a good person, brother! Come to Nepal, and both brothers will work together,” he wrote.

His response has drawn attention for keeping the focus on relief efforts rather than engaging in a public argument.

Actor surveys the devastation

On September 3, Sood shared a video showing him walking through flood-affected areas. He said the force of the flooding had been so severe that water had reached four-storey buildings.

“Nepal needs you. Do your bit in whatever way you can,” he wrote, urging people to contribute towards relief efforts.

In another post, Sood shared photographs from the Trishuli River and described the scale of the destruction, including damaged homes and families whose lives had been changed by the disaster.

He said Nepal was not alone and pledged to do whatever he could to bring hope, rebuild homes and support affected families.

Sood promises continued support

Speaking to ANI earlier, Sood said he had travelled to Nepal to meet flood victims and distribute supplies brought from India.

He said the team had blankets and food materials and was also asking local communities what they needed most.

Sood stressed that relief should continue beyond the immediate aftermath, saying efforts would be made to ensure supplies reach those in need in the coming months.

According to Nepal’s National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority, the disaster had claimed 1,259 lives, while around 4,216 people remained missing or out of contact.