Sonakshi Sinha, a prominent Indian actress, is renowned not only for her acting prowess but also for her lineage as the daughter of veteran Bollywood actor and politician Shatrughan Sinha. This detailed biography explores her life, career, and personal journey.
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Born on Tuesday, June 2, 1987, in Patna, Bihar, and raised in Mumbai, Maharashtra, Sonakshi Sinha’s zodiac sign is Gemini. She completed her schooling at Arya Vidya Mandir, Mumbai, and later earned a bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design from Shreemati Nathibai Damodar Thackersey Women’s University (SNDT), Mumbai.
Physical Appearance
Sonakshi possesses striking features:
- Height (approx.): 5′ 6″
- Weight (approx.): 70 kg
- Hair Colour: Black
- Eye Colour: Dark Brown
- Figure Measurements (approx.): 35-27-35
Family
Parents & Siblings
Sonakshi is the daughter of Shatrughan Sinha and Poonam Sinha (a former Miss Young India 1968). She has two elder twin brothers, Luv Sinha and Kush Sinha.
Husband
She married Zaheer Iqbal on June 23, 2024, under the Special Marriage Act 1954.
Relationships/Affairs
Before her marriage, Sonakshi was linked to Aditya Shroff (owner of Fame cinemas) and Bunty Sajdeh. She confirmed her relationship with Zaheer Iqbal on social media in June 2022 after seven years of dating.
Address
She resides at 49, Ramayan, 9th Road, JVPD Scheme, Juhu in Mumbai.
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Career
Films
Before acting, Sonakshi worked as an usher at Lakme Fashion Week events and as a fashion designer. Her acting debut was in the 2010 film ‘Dabangg’ opposite Salman Khan. She then starred in numerous successful films, including ‘Rowdy Rathore’, ‘Son of Sardaar’, ‘Dabangg 2’, and ‘Holiday: A Soldier Is Never Off Duty’. Her role in ‘Lootera’ (2013) earned her critical acclaim and a Filmfare Award nomination.
She also appeared in several item numbers and made her Tamil debut with ‘Lingaa’ (2014) alongside Rajinikanth. Her filmography includes diverse roles in films like ‘Noor’, ‘Welcome to New York’, ‘Mission Mangal’, ‘Total Dhamaal’, ‘Kalank’, ‘Bhuj: The Pride of India’, and ‘Dabangg 3’.
Music Videos
Sonakshi featured in Yo Yo Honey Singh’s music video ‘Superstar’ (2014).
Reality Show Judge
From 2015 to 2019, she served as a judge on various popular Indian reality shows, including ‘Indian Idol’, ‘Indian Idol Junior’, ‘Nach Baliye’, ‘Om Shanti Om’, and ‘Myntra Fashion Superstar’.
Singing
Sonakshi debuted as a singer in 2015 with the song “Aaj Mood Ishqholic Hai” from ‘Tevar’. She has since lent her voice to other songs in films like ‘Akira’ and ‘Yamla Pagla Deewana: Phir Se’, and released her own singles.
Controversy
Sonakshi faced a controversy involving a leaked MMS video that was later proven to be fake.
Awards, Honours, Achievements
Sonakshi has received numerous accolades, including:
- Best Female Debut awards (Filmfare, Apsara, IIFA, Star Screen, Zee Cine Awards) for ‘Dabangg’ (2011)
- BIG Star Entertainment Award for Most Entertaining Actor in a Romantic Role – Female for ‘Son of Sardar’ (2013)
- Zee Cine Award for Best Actress for ‘Lootera’ (2014)
- Critics’ Choice Award for Best Actor (Female): Drama Series for the web series ‘Dahaad’ at the Filmfare OTT Awards (2023)
Car Collection
She owns a BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo (GT).
Favourites
| Category | Favourites |
|---|---|
| Actor(s) | Hrithik Roshan, Russel Peters, Sridevi, Rekha, Rani Mukerji |
| Film Director | Sanjay Leela Bhansali |
| Colour(s) | Green and Yellow |
| Designer(s) | Salvatore Ferragamo, Narendra Kumar, Manish Malhotra, Vikram Phadnis |
| Perfume(s) | Victoria’s Secret Pink, Jean Paul Gaultier Classique |
| Travel Destination(s) | Paris and London |
Facts/Trivia
Sonakshi is also known as Sona. She follows a strict skincare routine, including using Multani Mitti. She is a vegan and enjoys various hobbies, including drawing, painting, underwater diving, yoga, and photography. She started a website, SOEZI, showcasing fashion and nail art accessories. She was once rumored to perform with Justin Bieber, and has been vocal on social media, sometimes leading to controversies.
