Sonam Kapoor was born in a Bollywood family to actor Anil Kapoor and former model Sunita Kapoor. Sonam began her career in film by assisting the director Sanjay Leela Bhansali in his 2005 drama film Black. She made her acting debut in 2007 with Bhansali’s romantic drama Saawariya opposite Ranbir Kapoor.
Bollywood movies I Hate Luv Storys (2010) was her first commercial success. She is particularly known in the media for her outspoken personality and is cited as one of the most fashionable celebrities. Sonam Kapoor married her long-term businessman boyfriend Anand Ahuja on May 8, 2018.
Early Life
Sonam Kapoor Ahuja is an Indian film actress. She was born on 9 June 1985 in Bombay, Maharashtra, India. Sonam trained in Kathak, classical music, and Latin dance and she was also excelled at sports such as rugby and basketball. Kapoor did her schooling at Arya Vidya Mandir School, Juhu in Mumbai, and completed her Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Political Science from the University of Mumbai. She has also studied at the University of East London.
Biography & Wiki
Sonam Kapoor Age, Biography & Wiki
Real Name Sonam Kapoor
Nickname Sana, Sonz, Giraffe
Profession Actress
Debut Saawariya
Language Known Hindi, English & Punjabi
Date Of Birth 9 June 1985
Age (as in 2020) 35 Years
Birthplace Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Hometown Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Nationality Indian
Star Sign/ Zodiac Sign Gemini
Sonam Kapoor Height & Physical Overview
Height in Centimetres 175 cm
Height In Meters 175 m
Height in Inches 5’9″
Weight in Kilograms 55 Kg
Weight in Pounds 121 lbs
Figure Measurement (approx) 34-26-34
Eye Color Dark Brown
Hair Color Black
Family & Relatives
Father Anil Kapoor
Mother Sunita Kapoor
Sister Rhea Kapoor
Brother Harshvardhan Kapoor
Religion Hinduism
Sonam Kapoor Boyfriends, Affairs, and Marital Status
Marital Status Married
Affairs/Boyfriends Sahir Berry (Entrepreneur, Model), Punit Malhotra, Anand Ahuja
Education and School, College
Educational Qualification Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Political Science
School Arya Vidya Mandir, Juhu, Mumbai
Collage/University The University of Mumbai, University of East London,
Favorite Things and Like & Dislike
Favorite Actors Bollywood- Anil Kapoor, Akshay Kumar, Shah Rukh Khan Hollywood- Leonardo DiCaprio, Ryan Gosling, Johnny Depp, Christian Bale
Favorite Actress Priyanka Chopra, Waheeda Rehman, Rani Mukerji, Madhuri Dixit
Food Habit Vegetarian
Favorite Perfume Michael by Michael Kors, Jean Paul Gaultier Classique
Favorite Food Pav Bhaji, Cholar Dal, Pork Belly Bun, Dahi Batata Puri, Chocolates
Favorite Film Bollywood- Devdas, Mr.India, Guide, Kagaaz Ke Phool, Rang De Basanti
Hobbies Reading, Shopping, Playing Video Games, Writing, Collecting Paintings
Favorite color White
Favorite Sport Basketball, Squash
Car Collection Audi Q7, BMW 7 Series
Favorite Holiday Destination Rome, New York, Paris, London
Salary (approx) 5 Crore/Film
Net Worth (approx) $13 Million
Physical Attributes
Sonam Kapoor has a Stunning figure and she is 175 cm tall which is 5 feet 9 inches. She has a keen interest to maintain her body fitness her weight is 55 kg. Sonam Kapoor is very health conscious she always takes care of her looks and appearance. She visits the gym regularly and her figure measurement is 34–26–34 and she has attractive Black hair and Dark Brown eyes.
Family Background and Relationship
She hails from a Punjabi Hindu family. Sonam is the daughter of famous Bollywood actor and producer Anil Kapoor and her mother, Sunita, is a former model and designer. Her father belongs to Punjab and her mother is from Sindh. She has two younger siblings: Rhea is a film producer and brother Harshvardhan is an actor. Her paternal cousin is actors Arjun Kapoor and Mohit Marwah, and maternal second cousin is Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh.
In July 2014, Anand Ahuja is an Indian businessman who proposed her, which she accepted later. Sonam Kapoor and Anand Ahuja tied the knot on 8 May 2018 in Mumbai.
Career
She started her career as an assistant director of the movie “Black” (2005). This film won several Filmfare, National film, IIFA, and other awards. In 2007, she made her film debut as an actress with the movie ‘Saawariya’ but that didn’t get much success. Sonam signed many movies like ‘I Hate Luv Storys’ (2010), ‘Raanjhanaa’ (2013), ‘Bhaag Milkha Bhaag’ (2013), ‘Prem Ratan Dhan Payo’ (2015), and ‘Neerja’ (2016), proved super hit on the box office. Kapoor has received a National Film Award and a Filmfare Award, and from 2012 to 2016, Sonam appeared in Forbes India’s Celebrity 100 list based on her income popularity. In 2018, she starring role female buddy film ‘Veere Di Wedding, which ranks among the highest-grossing female-led Hindi films. In 2019, she starred in the coming-of-age film ‘Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga’.
Contact and Social Media Information
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Sonam Kapoor at Twitter –@sonamakapoorSome Lesser Known Facts About Her
- Sonam Kapoor studied in Arya Vidya Mandir in Juhu alongside her cousin brother Arjun Kapoor.
- Sonam is an enthusiastic dancer and is trained in Kathak, classical music, and Latin dance.
- Salman Khan and Rani Mukerji were the supporting actors in Sonam’s first film ‘Saawariya‘ in the year 2007.
- Sonam’s father Anil Kapoor recommended her to director Sanjay Leela Bhansali as an assistant director. Following this, she made her debut in the film ‘Black‘ as an assistant director.
- Initially, Sonam never wanted to be an actress but it was Sanjay Leela Bhansali who suggested her to be an actress.
- Sonam’s first job was as a waitress at the age of 15.
- Sonam is hailed to be one of India’s most fashionable celebrities.
- Sonam is the brand ambassador for the Elle Breast Cancer Campaign.
