Overview

• The July 19 clip has gone viral, further cementing Sood’s image as a real-life rescuer in his Mumbai residential complex
• In the footage, the actor calmly identifies the reptile as a non-venomous rat snake, catches it barehanded and places it in a pillow cover for release
• Sood emphasizes that only trained experts should handle wildlife, reminding viewers to avoid risky do-it-yourself rescues
• Some fans praised his composure and advocacy for animal safety, while other netizens questioned whether the rescue was staged
• The incident aligns with his broader philanthropic work, which recently included arranging bullocks for farmer Ambadas Pawar through the Sood Foundation