Sonam Bajwa, a prominent Indian actress and model, is celebrated for her work in Punjabi, Tamil, and Telugu films. Her breakthrough role as ‘Jeeti’ in “Punjab 1984” propelled her to stardom.
Wiki/Biography
Born Sanobar on August 16, 1989, in Nanakmatta, Rudrapur, Uttarakhand, Sonam (age 35 as of 2024) is a Leo. She attended Jaycees Public School in Rudrapur and later graduated from the University of Delhi. Following graduation, she worked as an air hostess before pursuing her modeling aspirations.
Her participation in the 2012 Femina Miss India pageant, although not resulting in a win, was pivotal in launching her acting career.
Physical Appearance
Sonam possesses a striking presence:
- Height: Approximately 5′ 7″
- Hair Color: Brown
- Eye Color: Brown
Family, Caste & Boyfriend
Sonam hails from a Sikh family. Her mother’s name is Ritu Bajwa, and she has a twin brother, Jaideep Bajwa. She shares a close bond with her maternal grandmother. Her parents are both teachers.
While rumors linked her to cricketer KL Rahul, Sonam has not publicly confirmed any relationships. She clarified through tweets that despite earlier beliefs, she is not Christian, maintaining a strong personal faith in Jesus Christ.
Career
Sonam’s acting journey began in 2013 with the Punjabi film “Best of Luck,” where she portrayed Simran. This was followed by her Tamil debut in “Kappal” and Telugu debut in “Aatadukundam Raa” (2016).
Her role as Jeeti in “Punjab 1984” brought widespread recognition. Notable Punjabi films include “Nikka Zaildar,” “Manje Bistre,” “Carry on Jatta 2,” “Guddiyan Patole,” and “Muklawa.”
In 2019, she made a special appearance in the Bollywood film “Bala,” performing in the song “Naah Goriye.” Beyond films, Sonam has appeared in commercials for brands such as Monte Carlo, Dish TV, and Garnier Fructis.
Favourites
Here’s a glimpse into Sonam’s preferences:
| Category | Favorite |
|---|---|
| Fruit | Mango |
| Ice Cream | Mango Ice Cream |
| Actor(s) | Aamir Khan, John Abraham, Fawad Khan |
| Singer | Lady Gaga |
| Film(s) | Taare Zameen Par (2007), The Holiday (2006) |
| Song | “Aane Wala Pal Jane Wala Hai” from “Gol Maal” (1979) |
| Quote | “Winning doesn’t always mean coming 1st, it means you have done better than before.” – Bonnie Blair |
| Sportsman | M. S. Dhoni |
| App(s) | Instagram, Snapchat |
Facts/Trivia
Sonam’s hobbies include traveling, dancing, and shopping. She follows a non-vegetarian diet and is a fitness enthusiast, regularly hitting the gym.
She is fond of dogs and owns a pet named Simba. She’s also close friends with actress Kaajal Jain. Sonam revealed that her first modeling assignment earned her ?8,500. She clarified that she is not related to actress Neeru Bajwa, despite shared surnames. She has a ‘Jesus’ tattoo on her left ring finger.
Sonam openly discussed being bullied for her skin color as a child and facing initial setbacks in the Punjabi film industry. She also shared that she changed her name from Sanobar to Sonam in first standard to avoid teasing from classmates.
Interestingly, she had difficulty creating social media accounts because her desired usernames were already taken.
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