Who Is Sonam Kapoor?
Sonam Kapoor is a well-known actress and model who is primarily working in the Bollywood film industry. She was born on 9 June 1985, in Mumbai, Maharastra, India. She is one of the highest paid actresses in the Bollywood industry. The actress also nicknamed Giraffe, Senior, Sana, Sonz.
Kapoor is the elder daughter of well-known Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor. The actress has two younger siblings, a sister, and a brother. Her father is a famous actor and mother, Sunita, is a former model and designer. She is the niece of film producer Boney Kapoor and actress Sridevi. Since the young age, Sonam wants to be an actress. Bollywood star Ranvir Singh is her maternal cousin. Sonam’s grandmother(Nani) and Ranvir’s grandmother(Dadi) were siblings.
Debut & Succes Story
Director Sanjay Leela Bhansali wants to cast her as a lead role in a movie but he wants her to experience the Bollywood film first. That’s why he takes her as an assistant director on his drama film Black in 2005.
After that, Kapoor finally made her debut as a lead actress in Bhansali directed romantic film Saawariya in 2007. That didn’t do well at the box office. In 2009, she back with a dram film Delhi-6 and gives her good reviews. In 2010, she got her first turning point movie I Hate Luv Storys which was commercially very much successful and got too much attention from fans. From ₹30 crore budget, the movie collects ₹82.5 crore at the box office.
In 2016, she played an air hostess role in the thriller action film Neerja. For this film, she gained 10 awards from various award functions including Filmfare and Zee Cine Awards. Sonam Kapoor said she believed Neerja is her turning point movie.
Personal Life
Sonam Kapoor tied the knot to longtime alleged boyfriend, Delhi based businessman and entrepreneur Anand Ahuja on May 8, 2018. Like last year(2017)’s Virat and Anushka wedding is believed to be the biggest wedding of the year so far.
Sonam Kapoor’s Mehendi ceremony will take place at her aunt Kavita’s residence Sunteck Signature Island, Bandra Kurla Complex. While her wedding ceremony which took place on May 8, at lunch at Rockdale, 226, Bandstand, Bandra. Almost all Bollywood celebrities were present at the reception including superstar Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan.
Shah Rukh Khan(SRK) and Salman Khan were seen enjoying the party by dancing together and with other celebrities. Check out the video.
Social Accounts
Sonam Kapoor Complete Details
Below are the complete details about Sonam Kapoor(Age, Height, Body measurement, Shoe Size, Social Accounts, Family, Friends, Address, House, Affairs, Controversies, Favorite Things, Hobbies, Vehicle Collection, Car Collection, Movies, Bike Collection, Net Worth, Income, Side Business, Hit Flop, Upcoming Movies, Awards, Unknown facts and more details).
| Personal Life | |
| Childhood Picture |  |
| Name | Sonam Kapoor |
| Real Name | Sonam Kapoor |
| Other Names/Nicknames | Giraffe, Senior, Sana, Sonz |
| Born | June 9, 1985 |
| Age | 37 Years. (As In 2023). |
| Birth Place | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actress, Model, Host |
| Religion | Hindu |
| Astrological sign | Gemini |
| Physical Info/Stats | |
| Height | 5 Feet 10 Inches 1.77 Meters |
| Weight (Approx.) | 58 kg |
| Figure Measurements (Approx.) | Breast: 34 Inches Waist: 26 Inches Hip: 36 Inches |
| Bra Size | 34B |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
| Shoe Size | 8 Inches. |
| Education | |
| School | Arya Vidya Mandir school in Juhu, Mumbai |
| University | United World College of South East Asia, Singapore. The University of East London, London University of Mumbai, Mumbai |
| Others | While studying at The University of East London she studied theatre and arts. |
| Educational Qualification | Theatre and Arts Degree.(United World College of South East Asia) Bachelor's degree in Economics and Political Science(University of Mumbai, Mumbai) |
| House & Address | |
| House | House 1: 31, Shrinagar Residency Society, North-South Road No. 7, Juhu Ville Parle Development (JVPD) Scheme, Mumbai. (Anil Kapoor's House)  She live in with her family in Anil Kapoor's house. House 2: Sonam Kapoor buys a 7000 sq ft Duplex Apartment, worth 35 Crore in Bandra-Kurla Complex, Mumbai.   |
| Office Address | Anil Kapoor Film Co Pvt Ltd(Anil Kapoor's Production House Office) Savoy Chambers, 601, Dattatray Marg, Santacruz West, Mumbai - 400054, Shastri Nagar, Above Mini Infinity Car.  |
| Family & Friends | |
| Father | Anil Kapoor (Actor) Born: December 24, 1956 Age: 61 Years. (2018)  |
| Mother | Sunita Kapoor (Costume designer) Born: 1965 Age: 53 Years. (2018)  |
| Brother | Harshvardhan Kapoor (Actor) - Younger Born: November 9, 1990. Age: 27 Years. (2018)  |
| Sister | Rhea Kapoor (Film Producer) - Younger Born: March 5, 1987. Age: 30 Years. (2018)  |
| Uncles/Aunties | Sanjay Kapoor, Boney Kapoor, Reena Kapoor (Paternal) Kavita Bhambhani Singh (Maternal) |
| Cousins | Shanaya Kapoor, Jahaan Kapoor, Arjun Kapoor, Jhanvi Kapoor, Khushi Kapoor, Anshula Kapoor, Mohit Marwah |
| Other Relatives | Ranveer Singh (Actor) Born: July 6, 1985. Age: 32 Years. (2018)  Sonam Kapoor's Grandmother(Nani) and Ranvir Singh's Grandmother(Dadi) is siblings. |
| Best Friends | Ranveer Singh (Actor), Arjun Kapoor (actor), Rhea Kapoor(Sister), and more. |
| Social Accounts | |
| Facebook | Sonam Kapoor Facebook |
| Instagram | Sonam Kapoor Instagram |
| Twitter | Sonam Kapoor Twitter |
 YouTube | N/A. |
 Websites | N/A. |
 Deezer | N/A. |
| Controversies | |
| N/A. | |
| Spouse & Children | |
| Marital Status | Married: 8 May, 2018. |
| Spouse | Anand Ahuja - (Businessman & Entrepreneur). |
| Husband Occupation | N/A. |
| Childrens | N/A. |
| Boyfriends & Affairs | |
| Sahir Berry (Entrepreneur, Model) |  |
| Punit Malhotra (Director) | Born: May 13, 1982. Age: 35 Years. (2018)  |
| Anand Ahuja (Entrepreneur) |  |
| Favorites & Hobbies | |
| Hobbies | Reading Books, Music, Playing Video Games, Writing, Collecting Paintings |
| Favorite Color | White |
| Favorite Food | Pav Bhaji, Tandoor Crab, Chicken with Ginger and Potatoes, Mustard Fish, Cholar Dal, Chocolates |
| Favorite Perfume | Michael by Michael Kors |
| Favorite Book | Atlas Shrugged, Unbearable Lightness of Being, Pride and Prejudice, Perfume, Jane Eyre, Fountainhead. |
| Favorite Actor | Bollywood: Anil Kapoor, Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan. Akshay Kumar Hollywood: Leonardo DiCaprio, Johnny Depp |
| Favorite Actress | Bollywood: Madhuri Dixit, Sridevi, Kajol, Rani Mukerji. |
| Favorite Movie | Bollywood: Devdas, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Virasat. Hollywood: Titanic. |
| Favorite Directors | Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Imtiaz Ali. |
| Favorite Designers | Anamika Khanna, Chanel, Dior, Jean Paul Gaultier. |
| Favorite Musician | A. R. Rahman. |
| Favorite Sports | Rugby, Basketball |
| Favorite Holiday Destination | Indonesian (Bali), Rome, New York, Paris, London |
| Likes & Dislikes | Likes: History, Museums, Old Architecture, Paintings. Dislikes: N/A |
| Net Worth & Income | |
| Salary (Approx.) | Per Ad: ₹1 - 2 Crores(INR). Per Film: ₹4 - 5 Crores(INR). |
| Net Worth (Approx.) | $10 Million(US). ₹65 Crore(INR). |
| Vehicle Collection | |
| Bike Collection | N/A |
| Car Collection | Mercedes-Benz S Class, Audi Q7  |
| Other | Vanity Van |
| Career | |
| Filmography/Total Movies | Click Here for Filmography |
| Debut Film | Black (2005) - As an Assistant director with Sanjay Leela Bhansali. Saawariya (2007) - Side Role. Delhi-6 (2009) - Lead Role.    |
| Turning Point Movies (Breakthrough Movies) | I Hate Luv Storys (2010). Neerja (2016).   |
| Hit/Flop & Box Office | Click Here. |
| Awards | |
| Awards Wins | 10 (Till 2017). Click Here For Details & Updates. |
| Total Nominations | 35 (Till 2017). Click Here For Details & Updates. |
| Other Business/Side Business | |
| Production House | She producing movies with her sister Rhea Kapoor. Some time along with her father production house Anil Kapoor Film Co Pvt Ltd. |
| Own Fashion Brand. | Sonam Kapoor and sister Rhea Kapoor launced their clothing brand "Rheson" on may 12, 2017. Rheason |
| Other | N/A |
| Upcoming Movies | |
| Starring | Click here to check out Upcoming movies. |
Sonam Kapoor Unknown Interesting Facts
9Parents
Sonz born to a Punjabi father Anil Kapoor and Sindhi mother Sunita Kapoor. She is the elder child of them.
8Health Problem
At the young age, she had health problem for her overweight. She also had hair growing on her face. She has to take insulin every day for her diabetes problem.
7Waitress Job
Giraffe worked as a waitress at age 15 for one week while she was studying at United World College of South East Asia, Singapore.
6Breakthrough
In 2016, she played an air hostess role in the thriller action film Neerja. For this film, she gained 7 awards from various award functions including Filmfare and Zee Cine Awards.
5Debut
Although her debut film is Saawariya (2007), she considers Neerja (2016) as her debut film.
490Kg Weight
In 2005, she weighed about 90 kilograms. Sanjay Leela Bhansali motivated her to lose weight and to be fit for her Bollywood debut. She lost 35 kilograms in two years.
3Businesswomen
She along with her sister Rhea Kapoor produce movies and also owns a fashion line “Rheson”.
2Assistant Director
Director Sanjay Leela Bhansali wants to cast her as a lead role in a movie but he wants her to experience the Bollywood film first. That’s why he takes her as an assistant director on his drama film Black in 2005.
1Husband & Boyfriend
She said she don’t wanna marry an actor. Maybe that’s why she select entrepreneurs and director as her boyfriend. Sonam Kapoor tied the knot to longtime boyfriend, Delhi based businessman and entrepreneur Anand Ahuja on May 8, 2018. Like last year(2017)’s Virat and Anushka wedding is believed to be the biggest wedding of the year so far.
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