Sonakshi Sinha is an Indian actress who works in Hindi films. The daughter of actors Shatrughan and Poonam, she began her career as a model before making her film debut in the action-drama Dabangg (2010). After a series of commercial failures, Sonakshi’s career prospects improved after she played the lead role in the sleeper hit Lootera (2013), and earned critical acclaim for her work in the biopic Shahid (2013) and the action thriller Holiday: A Soldier Is Never Off Duty (2014).

In addition to acting in films, Sonakshi is a judge on the television reality show Indian Idol Junior. She is also an active celebrity endorser for various brands and products, and has participated in stage shows and concert tours.

Early life and background

Sonakshi Sinha was born on 2 June 1987 in Mumbai to actors Shatrughan and Poonam. She is the younger of two children; her brother, Luv Sinha, is also an actor. Sinha’s father is a former actor turned politician. Through her father, she is a cousin of actors Sonu, Kunal, Ranbir, and Rhea Kapoor. Veteran actors Sachin Pilgaonkar and Padmini Kolhapure are her maternal aunt and maternal first cousin respectively.

Sinha did her schooling at Arya Vidya Mandir in Juhu and graduated in fashion design from Shreemati Nathibai Damodar Thackersey Women’s University.

Career

2009–10: Debut, modelling, and television

Sonakshi Sinha (center) with Salman Khan and Arbaaz Khan at the launch of Dabangg 2
While still in college, Sinha was cast as the female lead in Sajid Nadiadwala’s action film, Khaalid Mohammed’s Kismat Konnection (2008) opposite Shahid Kapoor. The film was not successful at the box office. However, her performance was praised.

In 2010, she made her acting debut in the action-drama film Dabangg opposite Salman Khan. The film went on to become one of the highest-grossing Bollywood films of 2010. For her role as Rajjo, a simpleton village girl, Sinha won the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut.

After the release of Dabangg, Sinha began receiving offers for film roles. However, she was not keen on pursuing an acting career and was reluctant to sign up for more films. Nadiadwala then approached her for a role in his film, Joker (2012). She initially refused the offer but later agreed to do the film after being convinced by her father. The film was a critical and commercial failure.

In 2012, Sinha made a special appearance in the item song “Go Go Govinda” in the comedy film Oh My God!. The song was well received and Sinha’s performance was praised.

In 2013, she appeared in two films that were commercial successes: the crime thriller Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai Dobaara! and the action-comedy Lootera. The former was a sequel to the 2010 film Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai. The latter was a period romance film set in the 1950s directed by Vikramaditya Motwane. Sinha’s performance in the film was praised by critics.

In 2014, Sinha appeared in the action thriller Holiday: A Soldier Is Never Off Duty, opposite Akshay Kumar. The film was a commercial success. The same year, she was seen in the comedy film Entertainment opposite Akshay Kumar. The film was a box office success.

In 2015, she appeared in the action film Tevar opposite Arjun Kapoor. The film was a commercial failure. The same year, she was seen in the comedy film All Is Well opposite Abhishek Bachchan. The film was a box office flop.

In 2016, she appeared in the action-comedy film Akira opposite Konkana Sen Sharma. The film was a commercial failure. The same year, she was seen in the comedy-drama film Force 2 opposite John Abraham. The film was a box office flop.

2017–present: Critical acclaim and commercial success

In 2017, Sinha appeared in the biographical drama film Noor opposite Purab Kohli. The film was a box office flop. The same year, she was seen in the action-comedy film Ittefaq opposite Sidharth Malhotra. The film was a box office flop.

In 2018, she appeared in the action-comedy film Welcome to New York opposite Diljit Dosanjh. The film was a box office flop. The same year, she was seen in the action-comedy film Happy Phir Bhag Jayegi opposite Diana Penty. The film was a box office flop.

In 2019, she appeared in the action-comedy film Kalank opposite Varun Dhawan. The film was a box office flop. The same year, she was seen in the action-comedy film Khandaani Shafakhana opposite Badshah. The film was a box office flop.

In 2020, she appeared in the action-comedy film Dabangg 3 opposite Salman Khan. The film was a box office flop. The same year, she was seen in the action-comedy film Bhuj: The Pride of India opposite Ajay Devgn. The film was a box office flop.

In 2021, she will appear in the action-comedy film Bachchan Pandey opposite Akshay Kumar.

Personal life

Sinha was in a five-year relationship with actor Aditya Roy Kapur, which ended in 2016.

In January 2019, Sinha’s father Shatrughan Sinha announced her engagement to businessman Nilesh Sahay. The couple married on 3 October 2019 in Mumbai.

Sinha is an animal lover and has adopted two stray dogs, which she has named after the characters Rajjo and Chulbul Pandey from the film Dabangg.

In March 2021, she announced that she was expecting her first child with her husband.

Net worth

Sonakshi Sinha has a net worth of $15 million.

Age

Sonakshi Sinha is 33 years old.

Height

Sonakshi Sinha is 5 feet 6 inches tall.

FAQ

1. What is Sonakshi Sinha’s net worth?

Sonakshi Sinha has a net worth of $15 million.

2. How old is Sonakshi Sinha?

Sonakshi Sinha is 33 years old.

3. How tall is Sonakshi Sinha?

Sonakshi Sinha is 5 feet 6 inches tall.

4. Who is Sonakshi Sinha’s husband?

Sonakshi Sinha is married to businessman Nilesh Sahay.

5. Is Sonakshi Sinha pregnant?

In March 2021, Sonakshi Sinha announced that she was expecting her first child.

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