Sonakshi Sinha is a highly prominent and versatile Indian actress who has established herself as a significant box office draw and a critical performer in Hindi cinema over a career spanning more than a decade. The daughter of acclaimed actors and politicians Shatrughan and Poonam Sinha, she initially pursued a degree in fashion design and began her career as a costume designer before making a blockbuster acting debut. Her breakthrough came in 2010 with the action-drama film Dabangg, opposite Salman Khan, a role that earned her the prestigious Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut and instantly cemented her place in the industry.
Sinha quickly rose to commercial prominence as the leading lady in a string of successful, male-dominated action films, including Rowdy Rathore (2012), Son of Sardaar (2012), Dabangg 2 (2012), and Holiday: A Soldier Is Never Off Duty (2014), showcasing her ability to carry major commercial projects. Demonstrating her range and artistic ambition, she received widespread critical acclaim and a nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Actress for her nuanced performance as a troubled woman suffering from tuberculosis in the period romantic drama Lootera (2013). Her filmography also includes the commercially successful multi-starrer Mission Mangal (2019) and female-led action films like Akira (2016).
In recent years, Sinha has successfully leveraged the shift to digital platforms, delivering some of her most celebrated work. Her starring role as a formidable female cop tracking a serial killer in the Amazon Prime Video series Dahaad (2023) earned her a Filmfare OTT Award, with critics praising her powerful and grounded portrayal. She followed this success with a standout performance in the Netflix period drama series Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar (2024), further diversifying her professional profile. Beyond acting, Sinha is a noted fashion icon, a brand endorser, and has also ventured into singing with her debut single “Aaj Mood Ishqholic Hai” (2015).8 Her trajectory reflects a sustained commitment to both commercial viability and challenging, performance-driven roles, solidifying her status as a leading figure in contemporary Indian entertainment.
Quick Info:
- Name: Sonakshi Sinha
- Date of Birth: June 02, 1987
- Birth Place: Patna, Bihar, India
- Occupation: Actress, Model
- Nationality: Indian
- Height: 5 ft 5¾
- Weight: 62 kg
Born Name
Sonakshi Sinha
Nick Name
Sona, Shotgun Junior
Age
Sonakshi Sinha is currently 38 according to her birthdate June 02, 1987
Occupation
Actress, Model, Singer
Born Place
Patna, Bihar, India
Sun Sign
Gemini
Residence
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Nationality
Indian
Residence
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Education
Sonakshi completed her schooling at Arya Vidya Mandir in Mumbai and earned a degree in Fashion Designing from Shreemati Nathibai Damodar Thackersey (SNDT) Women’s University, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
Build
Average
Height
5 ft 5¾ in or 167 cm
Weight
62 kg or 134 pounds
Race / Ethnicity
Asian (Indian)
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Shiny Black hair
Measurements
36-28-38 in or 92-70-96 cm
Family
- Father – Shatrughan Sinha (Actor, Politician)
- Mother – Poonam Sinha (née Chandiramani) (Actress)
- Siblings – Luv Sinha (Older Brother) (Actor), Kussh S Sinha (Older Brother) (Director, Photographer)
- Others – Bhavna and Pooja Ruparel (Cousin), Dr. Lakhan Sinha (Paternal Uncle), Pahlaj Nihalani (Maternal Uncle), Preeta Sinha (Cousin, daughter of Lakhan Sinha) (Co-founder of One Green Planet, New York), Loksen Lalvani (Maternal Uncle) (Director)
Boyfriend / Spouse
Sonakshi has been linked to several personalities over the years –
- Arjun Kapoor (2014–2015): Sonakshi began dating actor Arjun Kapoor in 2014. The two were together for about a year before parting ways in 2015.
- Zaheer Iqbal: She has also been in a relationship with actor Zaheer Iqbal.
- Zaheer Iqbal: Sonakshi Sinha married Zaheer Iqbal on 23 June 2024, in a civil ceremony in Mumbai.
Sonakshi’s father, veteran actor Shatrughan Sinha (fondly known as “Shotgun”), is known to be quite protective and reportedly did not allow her to go on dates. During the filming of Lootera in 2012, Sonakshi went on a Valentine’s Day date with her co-star Ranveer Singh, which allegedly led to her father scolding her. Additionally, her former boyfriend is said to be Aditya Shroff, the ex-owner of Fame Cinemas.
Brand Endorsements
In 2019, Sonakshi Sinha was signed as the brand ambassador for:
- CavinKare’s Chik Shampoo
- DIGISOL, a computer networking brand under Smartlink Network Systems
Sonakshi Sinha – Favorite Things
- Favorite Actress: Rani Mukherjee, Sridevi
- Favorite Actor: Hrithik Roshan, Salman Khan
- Favorite Movies: Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995), Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998), Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2001), Jab We Met (2007), Dabangg (2010)
- Favorite Food: Thai and Chinese cuisine
- Favorite Books: The Da Vinci Code, Shantaram
- Favorite Comedian: Russell Peters
- Favorite Music Genres: Rock, Acid Jazz, Hip-Hop, House, and Bollywood
- Fashion Favorites: Gucci, Salvatore Ferragamo, Narendra Kumar, Manish Malhotra, Vikram Phadnis
- Favorite Scents: Victoria’s Secret Pink body spray (day) and Jean Paul Gaultier Classique (night)
First Film
Sonakshi made her Bollywood debut in 2010 with Dabangg, co-starring Salman Khan, where she played the role of Rajjo Pandey. Her performance earned her the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut.
Sonakshi Sinha – Facts
- Sonakshi was initially body-shamed for her weight but later lost 30 kg before entering the film industry.
- Before becoming an actress, she worked as a costume designer and designed outfits for the 2005 film Mera Dil Leke Dekho.
- For glowing skin, she relies on Multani Mitti packs and fresh Aloe Vera as natural skincare remedies.
- She dislikes lip gloss and prefers a matte look.
- Sonakshi’s everyday makeup bag includes Inglot Coral Blush and Lipstick 401, M.A.C transparent mascara, MaxFactor waterproof mascara, Chanel Matt Lumiere no. 50, and a Revlon Kohl pencil.
- She often massages her scalp with olive and coconut oil for better blood circulation.
- She believes false eyelashes add instant glamour.
- Her beauty icons are her mother Poonam Sinha and veteran actress Rekha.
- She actively supports animal welfare and has promoted the adoption and sterilization of pets through campaigns with PETA.
- In September 2019, she was trolled on social media after being unable to answer a Ramayana-related question on Kaun Banega Crorepati despite her family’s strong connection to the epic.
- On her 27th birthday, she got a star tattoo on her collarbone.
- In November 2020, she became a licensed scuba diver.
- In January 2021, she spent time relaxing in the backwaters of Kerala.
- In December 2022, she was named PETA India’s Person of the Year.
- In 2023, she bought a Royal Enfield Meteor 350 motorcycle and performed her own bike stunts in the web series Dahaad.
- In September 2023, she purchased a 2,430 sq. ft. apartment in Mumbai’s Bandra suburb for ₹11 crore.