Sunny Kaushal, born on September 28, 1989, is an Indian actor who primarily works in Hindi films. He comes from a family with a background in the film industry, as his father Sham Kaushal is an action director in Indian films, and his brother is actor Vicky Kaushal.

Sunny Kaushal started his career in the film industry as an assistant director on the films "My Friend Pinto" (2011) and "Gunday" (2014). He made his acting debut in the comedy-drama film "Sunshine Music Tours and Travels" in 2016. He also appeared in the TV mini-series "Official Chukyagiri" and the short film "Love at First Sight."

He gained recognition for his supporting role in the sports biopic "Gold" (2018), which tells the story of the Indian hockey team's victory at the 1948 Summer Olympics. In the film, he portrayed the character of Himmat Singh, inspired by real-life hockey player Balbir Singh Sr. His performance in "Gold" earned him a nomination for Best Supporting Actor at the 25th Screen Awards.

In 2020, Sunny Kaushal starred in the web series "The Forgotten Army - Azaadi Ke Liye," which was directed by Kabir Khan and based on the true events of the Indian National Army's fight for independence during World War II. He received critical acclaim for his performance in the series.

In 2021, Kaushal appeared in the romantic drama film "Shiddat," playing the role of Jaggi Dil, a man who tries to reach London to be with his love who is about to marry someone else. The film was initially delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and was later released on Disney+ Hotstar.

In 2022, Sunny Kaushal starred in the film "Hurdang," a love story set against the backdrop of the student agitation in Allahabad in 1990. He has also completed work on the survival thriller film "Mili," alongside Janhvi Kapoor and Manoj Pahwa. Additionally, he will be seen opposite Yami Gautam in the suspense thriller film "Chor Nikal Ke Bhaaga."

Sunny Kaushal has been featured in The Times' list of Most Desirable Men, ranking at number 45 in 2018 and number 38 in 2019.