Sonakshi Sinha facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Sonakshi Sinha
Sinha in 2023
Born	(1987-06-02) 2 June 1987 (age 38) Patna, Bihar, India
Alma mater	SNDT Women's University
Occupation	Actress
Years active	2010–present
Spouse(s)	Zaheer Iqbal ​ (m. 2024)​
Parents	Shatrughan Sinha (father) Poonam Sinha (mother)
Awards	Full list

Sonakshi Sinha (born on June 2, 1987) is a famous Indian actress. She acts in Hindi movies and TV shows. Her parents are also actors and politicians, Poonam Sinha and Shatrughan Sinha. Sonakshi has been on the Forbes India Celebrity 100 list many times. She has also won a Filmfare Award for her acting.

Sonakshi started her career as a costume designer. She then made her acting debut in 2010 with the action film Dabangg. This movie helped her win the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut. She became very popular by starring in many action films. These include Rowdy Rathore (2012), Son of Sardaar (2012), Dabangg 2 (2012), and Holiday: A Soldier Is Never Off Duty (2014).

She also received praise for her role in the drama Lootera (2013). In this film, she played a woman with tuberculosis. Later, she starred in the successful movie Mission Mangal (2019). More recently, she has been praised for her roles in the TV series Dahaad (2023) and Heeramandi (2024). She even won a Filmfare OTT Award for Dahaad.

Besides acting, Sonakshi promotes many brands. She has also started singing. Her first song was in her film Tevar (2015). She released her first single, "Aaj Mood Ishqholic Hai", in 2015. She has also been a judge on TV dance shows like Nach Baliye (2017). Sonakshi married actor Zaheer Iqbal in 2024.

Early Life and Family

Sonakshi Sinha was born on June 2, 1987, in Patna, Bihar, India. Her parents are the well-known film actors Shatrughan Sinha and Poonam Sinha. Her father's family is from Bihar, and her mother's family is Sindhi Hindu. Her father was also a member of parliament for a political party.

Sonakshi is the youngest of three children. She has two older twin brothers, Luv Sinha and Kush Sinha. She went to Arya Vidya Mandir school. Later, she studied fashion design at Shreemati Nathibai Damodar Thackersey Women's University. Before becoming an actress, Sonakshi worked as a costume designer for a short time. She designed costumes for films like Mera Dil Leke Dekho in 2005.

Acting Career Highlights

Starting Out and Becoming Famous (2010–2014)

Sonakshi Sinha started her acting journey in 2010 with the movie Dabangg. She starred alongside Salman Khan in this film. Dabangg became one of the highest-earning films of 2010 and was a huge success. Sonakshi worked hard to lose 30 kilograms for her role as a village girl. Critics liked her performance, saying she looked fresh and acted confidently. She won several awards for her first film, including the Filmfare Award and the IIFA Awards.

Sinha at an event for Rowdy Rathore in 2012

In 2012, Sonakshi had four movies released. Her first film that year was Rowdy Rathore, with Akshay Kumar. This movie earned a lot of money at the box office. Her next film, Joker, was not as successful. However, her third film, Son of Sardaar, with Ajay Devgn, did well. She also appeared in Dabangg 2, which was a sequel to her first hit movie. Dabangg 2 was also a big financial success. Sonakshi also lent her voice for the Hindi version of the animated movie Rise of the Guardians.

Sonakshi's first film in 2013 was Lootera, a romantic drama with Ranveer Singh. Even though the movie didn't earn a lot, Sonakshi's acting was highly praised. She played Pakhi, a Bengali girl who was sick with tuberculosis. Critics said she gave a very mature and strong performance. She then appeared in Once Upon a Time in Mumbai Dobaara! and Bullett Raja, but these films were not very successful. Her last film of 2013 was R... Rajkumar, which did well financially.

In 2014, Sonakshi voiced a character in the Hindi version of Rio 2. She then starred in the action thriller Holiday: A Soldier Is Never Off Duty with Akshay Kumar. She played a boxer in this film. The movie was a box office hit. Sonakshi also appeared in a music video called Superstar with Yo Yo Honey Singh. Later in 2014, she bought a team in the World Kabaddi League. Her other films that year included Action Jackson and Lingaa, which was her first Tamil film.

Ups and Downs in Her Career (2015–2022)

Sinha during a song launching event for Force 2, in 2016

In 2015, Sonakshi appeared in Tevar with Arjun Kapoor. This movie did not do well at the box office. On December 23, 2015, Sonakshi released her first single song, "Aaj Mood Ishqholic Hai". The next year, she starred in the action-drama film Akira. She played an aggressive college student in this movie. Akira earned a good amount of money. She then appeared in the action-thriller Force 2 with John Abraham. Her acting in this film was also appreciated.

In 2017, Sonakshi starred in the comedy film Noor. She played the main character, Noor. Her performance in this film received a lot of praise. However, the movie did not do well financially. Her last film that year was Ittefaq, a mystery film. This movie was a moderate success.

In 2018, Sonakshi was seen in the comedy film Welcome to New York. This film was not well-received by critics and did not do well at the box office. She then appeared in Happy Phirr Bhag Jayegi, which also struggled financially. She also made a special appearance in a song for the film Yamla Pagla Deewana Phir Se.

Sinha in 2019, promoting Mission Mangal

In 2019, Sonakshi performed in a song for the film Total Dhamaal. She then starred in the period romance film Kalank, which had many famous actors. This film did not perform well. However, in 2019, Sonakshi was part of the drama film Mission Mangal. This movie had a big cast including Akshay Kumar and Vidya Balan. Mission Mangal was a huge success and received positive reviews. Sonakshi's last film of 2019 was Dabangg 3, where she played her role of Rajjo Pandey again. This film earned a lot of money worldwide.

In 2021, she starred in the war drama film Bhuj: The Pride of India. This film received negative reviews from critics. After this, she played a plus-size woman in the comedy film Double XL in November 2022. This movie also received negative reviews.

Success on Streaming Platforms (2023–Present)

Sonakshi started working in web series in 2023. She played a police officer in the series Dahaad. Her acting in this series earned her the Filmfare OTT Award for Best Actress. Critics called her performance "brilliant" and mature.

In 2024, she had a small role in the action film Bade Miyan Chote Miyan. This movie was released during Eid but received negative reviews and did not do well at the box office. After this, Sonakshi played two characters, a mother and daughter, in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's drama series Heeramandi. Her performance in Heeramandi was highly praised by critics. Later in 2024, she appeared in Kakuda, playing two characters again.

In 2025, Sonakshi is set to play the main role of an author in Nikita Roy. This film is directed by her brother, Kussh.

Personal Life

Sonakshi Sinha started dating actor Zaheer Iqbal in 2017. They both starred together in the film Double XL in 2022. Sonakshi and Zaheer got married on June 23, 2024, in a civil ceremony.

Sonakshi is a vegan, which means she does not eat any animal products. She has said that she prefers to live with her parents, even after buying her own house. However, she moved out in 2023.

Sonakshi loves animals very much. She has worked with PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) to encourage people to adopt and sterilize dogs and cats. She made a video asking people to adopt animals from shelters instead of buying them. She believes that buying pets from breeders makes many animals homeless. In 2022, PETA India named her their "Person of the Year". She also promotes breaking stereotypes about body size.

In the Media

Sinha in 2017

Vogue magazine described Sonakshi Sinha as "Barefaced, beautiful and brave." Femina magazine called her a "gifted actor" with a great sense of humor. After her performance in Lootera, Filmfare magazine noted her amazing acting skills.

Sonakshi has been featured in Forbes India's Celebrity 100 list. In 2012, she was ranked 41st. In 2019, she was ranked 59th. Her handprint is also preserved at the Bollywood Walk of Fame in Bandra Bandstand. In 2013, she was included in Rediff.com's "Top 10 Bollywood performances" list. In 2014, she was ranked 5th among the "Top 10 Bollywood actresses." Sonakshi promotes many brands and products, including Dabur and Provogue. In 2022, she launched her own nail polish brand called SOEZI. In 2024, she was ranked 71st on IMDb's list of 100 Most Viewed Indian Stars.

Filmography

Films

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Television Shows

Music Videos

Songs Sung by Sonakshi

Awards and Nominations

Sonakshi Sinha has won the Best Female Debut for her movie Dabangg. She was also nominated for Best Actress for her role in Lootera.

See also

In Spanish: Sonakshi Sinha para niños