Sonarika Bhadoria, a prominent Indian actress, achieved widespread recognition for her captivating portrayal of Parvati/Adishakti in the popular television series, Devon Ke Dev…Mahadev. This detailed biography explores her life, career, and personal journey.

Biography/Wiki

Born on December 3, 1992, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, Sonarika Bhadoria (age 31 as of 2023) initially aspired to become an IAS officer. However, fate intervened when she was offered the role of Parvati. Her family’s deep spirituality and devotion to Lord Shiva influenced her decision to accept the role, which ultimately propelled her to fame.

Physical Appearance

Standing at 5’5″ and weighing approximately 50 kg, Sonarika maintains a well-toned physique with measurements of 36-26-36. Her striking moss green eyes and blonde hair further enhance her appearance.

Family & Caste

Hailing from a traditional Rajput family with roots in Lucknow, Sonarika’s upbringing instilled strong family values.

Parents & Siblings

Her father, Rakesh Singh Bhadoria, is a businessman, and her mother, Poonam Singh, is a homemaker. She also has a younger brother, Harsh Bhadoria.

Husband

Sonarika married Vikas Parashar, an entrepreneur, in a lavish ceremony at the Nahargarh Ranthambhore Palace in Rajasthan on February 18, 2024.

Relationships/Affairs

Following a long courtship, she got engaged to Vikas Parashar on May 18, 2022.

Career

Sonarika’s educational background includes schooling at Yashodham High School & Junior College, Mumbai, and a BA in Psychology from D.G. Ruparel College of Arts, Science, and Commerce, Mumbai.

Her television career began in 2011 with “Tum Dena Saath Mera”. She later ventured into films, making her Telugu debut with “Jadoogadu” (2015) and her Bollywood debut with “Saansein: The Last Breath” (2016) opposite Rajneesh Duggal. Notable roles include Mrinal in “Prithvi Vallabh” and Anarkali in “Dastaan-E-Mohabbat: Salim Anarkali”.

Favourites

Sonarika’s preferences reveal a fun-loving personality. She enjoys chocolates, chewing gums, and ice creams, often carrying a variety of sweets and mints. Aamir Khan is her favorite actor, “Rang De Basanti” her favorite Bollywood film, and “Titanic” her favorite Hollywood film.

• Favorite Television Shows: Friends, SpongeBob SquarePants, So You Think You Can Dance, The Suite Life of Zack & Cody
• Favorite Musicians: A.R. Rahman, Owl City, Jonas Brothers, Savage Garden, Justin Timberlake, Shakira, and Enrique Iglesias
• Favorite Book: Twilight by Stephenie Meyer
• Favorite Colors: White and Yellow
• Favorite Brands: Zara, Mango, Forever New, Forever 21, and Aldo

Facts

Beyond her acting career, Sonarika enjoys traveling and reading. She maintains her fitness through meditation and power yoga, practices she’s followed since age 9. Her grandmother and mother played a key role in encouraging her acting career.

In 2018, she was included in the Times of India’s “Top 20 Most Desirable Women on Indian Television”. She is also a devoted dog lover.

Key Milestones