Sonam Kapoor Height, Age, Boyfriend, Husband, Biography, Family & More

Some Lesser Known Facts About Sonam Kapoor

• Is Sonam Kapoor a smoker? No.

• Is Sonam Kapoor a drinker of alcohol? Affirmative.

• Her birthplace was Mumbai, and her father was Punjabi while her mother was Sindhi.

• Even though she comes from a sophisticated family, she has lived a regular life and has also taken on a waitressing job to earn some extra cash while studying in Singapore.

• She has a passion for dance and has received training in classical Indian dance, specializing in Kathak, as well as classical and Latin dance styles.

• Since her teenage years, she has endured the challenges of diabetes, requiring her to adhere to a rigorous dietary regimen and administer daily insulin injections to maintain her well-being.

• When she turned sixteen, she penned a poem named Ambition, intending to gift it to her soulmate.

• In 2005, she worked as an assistant director alongside Sanjay Leela Bhansali in the film Black, prior to her acting career.

• Despite her being overweight, she lacked interest in pursuing acting. However, after a persistent year and a half effort, Sanjay Leela Bhansali managed to persuade her to embark on her Bollywood debut.

• She used to weigh approximately 90 kg before, but she managed to shed around 30 kg for her debut film Saawariya (2007), where she starred alongside Ranbir Kapoor.

• Following her debut, she decided to treat herself to a designer bag from Selfridges in London since she had never received any designer items from her parents.

• Prior to dominating the spotlight of the film industry, she concluded her relationship with her initial boyfriend, a Dutch individual, who harbored concerns about her weight.

• She made a promise to herself that she would never marry an actor.

• After facing two consecutive failures, she gained immense popularity in 2010 with her chart-topping track, “I Hate Love Story”.

• In the world of glamour, she has successfully built and nurtured a strong social network. Among her closest companions are Dhanush, Imran Khan, Jacqueline Fernandez, Asin, Kareena Kapoor, and Shehla Khan (renowned Fashion Designer).

• Aisha’s filming experience took a turn when she got into a disagreement with her co-actor Abhay Deol. As a result, they mutually agreed to avoid collaborating in any future projects.

• Starring in the movie Ranjhanna marked a significant turning point in her life.

• Her exceptional portrayal in the film Neerja, a biographical drama centered around the life of flight attendant Neerja Bhanot, earned her immense recognition in 2016.

• During a 2016 interview, she recounted a distressing incident from her teenage years. At the tender age of 13, she revealed that she had been physically molested by a man. Recalling the event, she mentioned how a man suddenly approached her from behind and forcibly grabbed her chest, even though she didn’t have breasts at that time. The encounter had left her shaken and bewildered, struggling to understand what had just happened. Overwhelmed with emotions, tears streamed down her face uncontrollably. In the aftermath, she chose to keep silent about the incident, silently enduring the guilt that plagued her for an extended period while she continued to watch the film.
• Sonam’s updated sense of styling has earned her the title of Fashionista or style-icon of Bollywood.

• She is the sister of Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh, sharing a maternal connection.

• Sonam is the exclusive Bollywood actress to have featured in Coldplay’s music video.

• After ten years, she starred alongside Ranbir Kapoor in the 2018 biopic “Sanju” based on the life of Sanjay Dutt.

• She demonstrates her philanthropic nature by extending support to numerous charitable organizations. Notably, she actively took part in the IIFA Fashion Show, an event dedicated to assisting widows and orphans belonging to the Indian Film Industry. Furthermore, on her birthday, she encouraged her fans to contribute towards the Ogaan Cancer Foundation through donations.

• Elle Breast Cancer Campaign has chosen Sonam as their brand ambassador.

• Before her debut role, she had previously worn a tongue piercing, but had to take it out.

• Previously, she suffered from Acrophobia, an intense fear of heights. However, she overcame her phobia by embarking on a skydiving adventure in New Zealand.

• She got married to her longtime partner, Anand Ahuja, a renowned Indian businessman, on 8 May 2018.

• In August 2023, there was a rift between Sonam Kapoor and Rana Daggubati. It happened during the pre-release event of the film ‘King of Kotha’ when Rana praised Dulquer Salmaan’s professionalism on set while criticizing Sonam for being on a phone call with her husband, discussing shopping in London. Rana claimed that Sonam’s behavior affected the shooting quality of the film. Sonam responded to Rana’s comment by sharing a quote by former US First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt on her Instagram story. <br><br>However, Rana Daggubati later apologized to Sonam on X, formerly known as Twitter. He explained that his comments were meant as light-hearted banter among friends and expressed regret over the misunderstanding. X was featured in Rana Daggubati’s post.