| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Sonampreet Kaur Bajwa |
| Profession(s) | Model, Actress, Former Air Stewardess |
| Famous Role | ‘Jeeti’ in Punjab 1984 |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters– 170 cm in meters– 1.70 m in feet & inches– 5’ 7” |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Hair Colour | Brown |
| Career | |
| Debut | Film (Punjabi): Best of Luck (2013) as ‘Simran’ Film (Tamil): Kappal (2014) as ‘Deepika’ Film (Telugu): Aatadukundam Raa (2016) as ‘Hanju’ Film (Bollywood): Bala (2019) special appearence in the song ‘Nah Goriye’ |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 16 August 1989 (Wednesday) |
| Age (as of 2023) | 34 Years |
| Birthplace | Nanakmatta, Rudrapur, Uttarakhand, India |
| Zodiac sign | Leo |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Nanakmatta, Rudrapur, Uttarakhand, India |
| School | Jaycees Public School, Rudrapur |
| College/University | Delhi University |
| Educational Qualification | Graduate |
| Religion | Sikhism |
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
| Hobbies | Travelling, Dancing, Shopping |
| Tattoo(s) | Sonam has got ‘Jesus’ tattoo inked on her left hand’s ring finger. |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Affairs/Boyfriends | KL Rahul (Cricketer; Rumoured) [1]Times Now News |
| Family | |
| Husband/Spouse | N/A |
| Parents | Father– Name Not Known (Teacher) Mother– Ritu Bajwa (Teacher) |
| Siblings | Brother– Jaideep Bajwa (Twin Brother) Sister– None |
| Favourites | |
| Fruit | Mango |
| Ice-cream | Mango Ice-cream |
| Actor(s) | Aamir Khan, John Abraham, Fawad Khan |
| Singer | Lady Gaga |
| Film(s) | Taare Zameen Par (2007), The Holiday (2006) |
| Song | ‘Aane Wala Pal Jane Wala Hai’ from the film “Gol Maal” (1979) |
| Quote | “Winning doesn’t always mean coming 1st, it means you have done better than before.” by Bonnie Blair |
| Sportsman | M. S. Dhoni |
| App(s) | Instagram, Snapchat |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Sonam Bajwa
- grew up in the town of Nanakmatta, Rudrapur, Uttarakhand, as part of a middle-class family.
- From a tender age, she had a natural inclination towards modelling and aspired to become Miss India.
- Sonam worked as an air hostess for a short period after graduating.
- Sonam Bajwa became a finalist in the 2012 Femina Miss India beauty pageant, although she did not win the competition.
- Sonam was offered the role of ‘Simran’ in the Punjabi film “Best Of Luck” (2013) after taking part in the contest.
- Sonam Bajwa gained recognition when she portrayed the character of ‘Jeeti’ in the Punjabi movie “Punjab 1984,” which propelled her to fame.
- Sonam has an extensive filmography in popular Punjabi movies, including titles like “Nikka Zaildar,” “Manje Bistre,” “Carry on Jatta 2,” “Guddiyan Patole,” and “Muklawa.”
- She made an appearance in the song ‘Naah Goriye’ from the movie “Bala” in 2019.
- In addition to her film appearances, Sonam Bajwa has also been seen in numerous TV advertisements for popular brands such as “Monte Carlo,” “Dish TV,” and “Garnier Fructis.”
- Sonam is a devoted disciple of Jesus.
- Sonam Bajwa, who was born into a Sikh family, was once thought to have converted to Christianity. However, she clarified later on that while she followed Jesus, she did not consider herself a devout Christian.
- During an interview, Sonam was once asked to disclose something she would never do for any work assignment. Her response was that she would never partake in a kissing scene for any movie, including Hindi films. In fact, this is one of the main reasons why she has been avoiding Hindi films altogether. It appears that almost every other Bollywood movie requires a kissing scene.
- Initially, Sonam was selected as a potential candidate for the character of ‘Mohini’ in the Bollywood movie “Happy New Year.” Nevertheless, the role was eventually given to Deepika Padukone.
- Sonam is extremely committed to maintaining her fitness and adheres to a rigorous exercise routine.
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Are you running out of energy at the clubs? Because I’m about to drop it like a squat.
On February 14, 2015, at 7:30am, Sonam Bajwa shared a post on Instagram.
- Accompanied by her cherished pet dog Simba, Sonam Bajwa displays her deep love and passion for dogs.
- Kaajal Jain, along with Sonam Bajwa, has a strong connection with the Indian actress.
- She earned her first paycheque of Rs. 8500 by completing a modelling assignment.
- Initially, Sonam Bajwa was wrongly assumed to be a family member of the renowned Punjabi actress, Neeru Bajwa. Nevertheless, she subsequently clarified that there was no familial connection between herself and Neeru.
- During an interview in May 2023, she discussed her experiences of being marginalized in the Punjabi film industry and facing bullying throughout her upbringing due to her dark complexion. Recalling her childhood, she revealed enduring bullying based on her skin color. As a Punjabi individual, she faced criticism for not conforming to the societal beauty ideals of fair skin or being “gori chitti.” Additionally, she expressed how she was overlooked by others, even from a young age when she couldn’t understand their motives. In the industry, she felt excluded while more established and revered celebrities were consistently prioritized.
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