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Sonam Kapoor

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  • Born 9 June 1985
  • Place of Birth Chembur
  • Occupation Film Actor, Model, Film Director, Actor
  • Father Anil Kapoor
  • Mother Sunita Kapoor
  • Spouse Anand Ahuja (2018)
  • Siblings Harshvardhan Kapoor, Rhea Kapoor
  • Education University Of Mumbai, Arya Vidya Mandir, United World College Of South East Asia, University Of East London
  • Years active 2007-present

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ABOUT sonam kapoor

Sonam Kapoor Ahuja: A Career in Retrospect Sonam Kapoor Ahuja, a prominent figure in Hindi cinema, hails from a celebrated film family. Daughter of veteran actor Anil Kapoor, she initially assisted Sanjay Leela Bhansali on Black (2005) before her acting debut in Bhansali's Saawariya (2007). While initially facing commercial setbacks and critical scrutiny for repetitive roles, Kapoor's career trajectory shifted with Raanjhanaa (2013), earning her critical acclaim and award nominations. Subsequent success arrived through supporting roles in Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (2013) and Sanju (2018), and a leading role in the blockbuster Prem Ratan Dhan Payo (2015). Her performance as Neerja Bhanot in Neerja (2016) garnered significant recognition, including the National Film Award - Special Mention and a Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress. Veere Di Wedding (2018), a female-led film, further cemented her position. While recent ventures haven't replicated earlier success, Kapoor remains a significant presence, known for her outspoken nature and fashion influence. She is married to Anand Ahuja and is a vocal advocate for breast cancer awareness and LGBT rights. Her career reflects a journey marked by both critical and commercial highs and lows, solidifying her status as one of Bollywood's more recognizable faces.

sonam kapoor AWARDS

Awards
  • Best Actress
  • The Asiavision Awards for Best Actress - 2016 Neerja

  • Most Entertaining Actress in a Social Film
  • The BIG Star Entertainment Awards, India for Most Entertaining Actress in a Social Film - 2016 Neerja

  • Most Entertaining Actress in a Romantic Role
  • The BIG Star Entertainment Awards, India for Most Entertaining Actress in a Romantic Role - 2015 Prem Ratan Dhan Payo

  • Instagrammer of the Year
  • The Bollywood Life Awards for Instagrammer of the Year - 2015

  • Best Actress
  • The Dadasaheb Phalke Film Foundation Awards (DPFFA) for Best Actress - 2018 Padman

  • Highest Grossing Actress
  • The ETC Bollywood Business Awards for Highest Grossing Actress - 2019 Veere Di Wedding

  • Best Actress
  • The Filmfare Awards for Best Actress - 2017 Neerja

  • Most Stylish Star (Female)
  • The Filmfare Glamour And Style Awards for Most Stylish Star (Female) - 2018

  • Most Stylish Star (Female)
  • The Filmfare Glamour And Style Awards for Most Stylish Star (Female) - 2017

  • Most Stylish Star (Female)
  • The Filmfare Glamour And Style Awards for Most Stylish Star (Female) - 2015

  • Most Stylish Star (Female)
  • The Filmfare Glamour And Style Awards for Most Stylish Star (Female) - 2014

  • Trendsetter of the Year
  • The Filmfare Glamour And Style Awards for Trendsetter of the Year - 2014

  • Woman of the Year
  • The GQ Men of the Year Awards for Woman of the Year - 2013

  • Critics Choice
  • The HELLO! Hall of Fame Awards, India for Critics Choice - 2016 Neerja

  • Face of the Year
  • The HELLO! Hall of Fame Awards, India for Face of the Year - 2011

  • Global Style Icon
  • The HT India's Most Stylish Awards for Global Style Icon - 2018

  • Best Actress of the Year
  • The HT India's Most Stylish Awards for Best Actress of the Year - 2015 Prem Ratan Dhan Payo

  • Best Actress
  • The Indian Film Festival Of Melbourne for Best Actress - 2016 Neerja

  • Confident Beauty of the Year
  • The Lux Golden Rose Awards for Confident Beauty of the Year - 2018 Veere Di Wedding

  • Best Actress
  • The Masala! Awards for Best Actress - 2016 Neerja

  • Special Mention (Actress)
  • The National Film Awards, India for Special Mention (Actress) - 2017 Neerja

  • Best Actress
  • The Stardust Awards, India for Best Actress - 2017 Neerja

  • Best Actress in a Comedy or Romance
  • The Stardust Awards, India for Best Actress in a Comedy or Romance - 2014 Khoobsurat

  • Superstar of Tomorrow - Female
  • The Stardust Awards, India for Superstar of Tomorrow - Female - 2008 Saawariya

  • Worst Actress
  • The The Ghanta Awards for Worst Actress - 2016 Prem Ratan Dhan Payo

  • Worst Miscasting
  • The The Ghanta Awards for Worst Miscasting - 2015 Khoobsurat

  • Worst Supporting Actress
  • The The Ghanta Awards for Worst Supporting Actress - 2013 Players

  • WTF Was That
  • The The Ghanta Awards for WTF Was That - 2012 Mausam

  • Beauty of the Year
  • The Vogue Beauty Awards for Beauty of the Year - 2013

  • Extraordinary Icon for Social Change
  • The Zee Cine Awards for Extraordinary Icon for Social Change - 2019

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SONAM KAPOOR NEWS

Sonam Kapoor sets serious 'shaadi season' goals with 3 wedding-friendly looks

November 29, 2025 5:42 pm

Sonam's looks show us there's no need to buy multiple sets of accessories for every outfit.

Netra Mantena's Udaipur wedding makeup done by Aishwarya, Sushmita collaborator: 'Brides today have unrealistic expectations'

November 27, 2025 2:18 pm

Netra Mantena-Vamsi Gadiraju's multi-day festivities at Udaipur’s iconic Taj Lake Palace became the talk of the town, and on November 23, the couple finally tied the knot.

Sonam Kapoor's maternity photo-shoot shows pregnancy isn't a pause, it's a level-up

November 25, 2025 11:24 am

Her Rahul Mishra look reminds women that in this life-altering phase of their lives, their changing bodies deserve style, dignity and celebration

'MOTHER😘': Sonam Kapoor takes a page from Princess Diana's style file to announce second pregnancy

November 21, 2025 5:49 pm

Whether it is to celebrate motherhood or herself, Sonam Kapoor has always chosen to dress the way she feels: powerful, bold and beautiful.

Sonam Kapoor confirms second pregnancy, shows off baby bump in Princess Diana-inspired look

November 20, 2025 12:38 pm

Bollywood star Sonam Kapoor confirms second pregnancy, shares baby bump pictures in a Princess Diana-inspired hot-pink outfit. Read full details here.

Sonam Kapoor does it again, champions India's traditional attire in a Tangkhul Kashan-inspired set from Manipur

November 19, 2025 6:48 pm

Traditional textiles such as the iconic Moirang Phee and other loin-loom fabrics are used in marriage rituals, festivals, and community ceremonies, and are deeply connected to local mythology and cosmology.

'This special thing is actually an outfit from my film Aisha': Inside Sonam Kapoor's wardrobe

November 14, 2025 7:35 pm

As she walks us through her curated collection of shoes, Sonam casually name-drops the crème de la crème of designer footwear. “Basically I wear a lot of Ferragamo, Louboutin, Manolos, Dolce Gabbana and Aquazzura,” she says

Salman Khan said Sanjay Leela Bhansali 'treated Ranbir Kapoor and Sonam Kapoor as assistants' on Saawariya: 'Even though they were Rishi Kapoor, Anil Kapoor's kids...'

November 09, 2025 2:37 pm

Sanjay Leela Bhansali thought Ranbir Kapoor and Sonam Kapoor were stars when he first met them, but they wanted to undergo training in filmmaking under him first. So they assisted him on Black before headlining his 2007 romance Saawariya.

From 3 soaked Brazil nuts to collagen chocolate coffee, here's everything Sonam Kapoor eats in a day

October 10, 2025 6:15 pm

When the cameraperson asked, "No shot of apple cider vinegar?" the Aisha actor shook her head and made a face. 

Inside Anshula Kapoor's Gor Dhana ceremony with Rohan Thakkar where Janhvi-Khushi performed bridesmaid duties. See photos

October 04, 2025 4:34 pm

Anshula Kapoor is all set to marry her longtime boyfriend Rohan Thakkar. The latter proposed to her in July after three years of dating.

SONAM KAPOOR VIDEOS

Ram Madhvani and Sonam Kapoor thank audience for Neerja's success

February 25, 2016 4:20 pm

New Delhi, Feb 25 (ANI): Bollywood Director Ram Madhvani and Actor Sonam Kapoor who are riding high on the success of their biographical thriller 'Neerja' thanked audience for its success. The Director- Actor duo were in the national capital post release where they got candid with us.

Sonam Kapoor glad Malala Yousafzai liked 'Neerja'

February 25, 2016 10:52 am

New Delhi, Feb 25 (ANI): Nobel Laureate Malala Yousafzai is the latest renowned personality to join the league of those who enjoyed Sonam Kapoor's 'Neerja.' Sonam Kapoor recently thanked Malala for watching the film and also shared a picture of the Pakistani activist from a London screening on the social media. The actress has suggestively drawn a resemblance to Neerja, the catchphrase of whose biopic reads, “Fear which gave her courage”, and Malala, whose famous saying is, “I am stronger than fear.” Sonam plays the role of protagonist Neerja Bhanot, a Pan Am stewardess, who was killed by terrorists in 1986 while saving the passengers during a hijack. Both, Malala and Neerja have been brave hearts and their bravery has been recognised all over the world. Sonam Kapoor starrer ‘Neerja’ also starring Shabana Azmi released on February 19. The film has so far collected a whopping Rs. 29 crore.projects that Ayan Mukerji has planned for the coming decade.

Sonam Kapoor will make Hollywood debut only with strong role

February 24, 2016 2:39 pm

New Delhi, Feb 24 (ANI): Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor, who is flying high since 'Neerja' release, expressed her desire to work in the West, but only if she gets a strong character to play. In an interview with a leading daily, the actress said that she had worked very hard not to be this exotic Indian girl in India and to prove that she took up a film like ' Neerja.' When asked if she doesn't like international stardom, Sonam Kapoor said that for her, conquering the world is not important, rather conquering and honing her craft is more important. She further said that she would not like to start all over again and will only do something if it holds a lot of weight - she wants a "strong, amazing" character. With this statement, does Sonam want to take a dig at Deepika Padukone and Priyanka Chopra who are all set to make their Hollywood debuts with ' XXX' sequel opposite Vin Diesel and 'Baywatch' opposite the Rock respectively.

`Honest` Anil Kapoor feels Sonam still needs to improve

February 22, 2016 11:34 am

New Delhi, Feb 22 (ANI): Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor might be getting a lot of appreciation for her work in ‘Neerja’ but her actor father Anil Kapoor is an honest critic and feels that her daughter still has a long way to go. At the red carpet of recent Zee Cine Awards event, the ‘Welcome Back’ star said that her daughter still needs to improve a lot. Anil Kapoor said that one might be the best actor or actress in the world but he or she has to keep on learning and the same goes for Sonam. ‘Neerja’ starring Sonam Kapoor in the lead role, is based on the life of air hostess Neerja Bhanot, who was shot dead by terrorists during the hijack of Pan Am flight in September 1986.

Here is what Sonam Kapoor not afraid of

February 16, 2016 10:44 am

New Delhi, Feb 16 (ANI): Sonam Kapoor, who started “fearvsneerja” campaign on social media for her upcoming biopic film ‘Neerja’, is a getting an overwhelming response from the Bollywood stars. The campaign is getting a hit on social media after several Bollywood celebs shared what they are afraid of in their short videos. Celebs like Salman Khan, Priyanka Chopra, Sunny Leone, Lisa Ray, Athiya Shetty and Ayushmann Khurrana among few others have taken forward the social media campaign till now. Sonam Kapoor’s Dubsmash from ‘Prem Ratan Dhan Paayo’ had earlier gone viral on the micro blogging site amongst the Bollywood brigade and the commoners as well. ‘Neerja’ directed by renowned ad man Ram Madhvani, will hit the theatres onFebruary 19.

Sonam Kapoor says would fly to Hollywood only with good script

February 16, 2016 10:44 am

New Delhi, Feb 16 (ANI): It seems like flying to Hollywood has become a sort of trend amongst the Bollywood brigade where latest export Deepika Padukone and Priyanka Chopra making the country proud. Sonam Kapoor is currently engaged in promotional activities of her upcoming biopic film ‘Neerja’. The ‘Prem Ratan Dhan Paayo’ actress also launched Neerja Behnot’s biography in the national capital along with Behnots brothers. ‘Neerja’, which also stars Shabana Azmi in a prominent role, will hit the theatres on February 19.

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