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Sonal Chauhan
Sonal Chauhan (born 16 May 1987) is an Indian actress, singer and model who predominantly works in Telugu and Hindi films.[4]
Sonal Chauhan | |
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Chauhan in 2019 | |
| Born | 16 May 1987[1] |
| Alma mater | Gargi College |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2005–present |
| Title | Femina Miss India World Tourism 2005 Miss World Tourism 2005 |
She made her acting debut with Hindi film Jannat[5] and her Telugu film debut with Rainbow, both in 2008. Chauhan made her Kannada film debut with Cheluveye Ninne Nodalu (2010) and Tamil debut with Inji Iduppazhagi (2015). She has been part of successful films including Legend (2014), Pandaga Chesko (2015), Size Zero (2015) and Dictator (2016).
Early life
Chauhan was born in a Rajput family.[6] She attended Delhi Public School in Noida.[7] She then studied Philosophy honours at Gargi College in New Delhi.[8]
Career
Modelling career
She was crowned Miss World Tourism 2005 at Miri, Sarawak state of Malaysia.[9] She is the first Indian to have claimed the Miss World Tourism title.[10] She also appeared on the cover pages of FHM.[11]
Acting career
Chauhan during 3G shoot
She first appeared on screen in Himesh Reshammiya's Aap Kaa Surroor.[citation needed] She appeared opposite Emraan Hashmi.[12] She has also signed a three-film deal with the Bhatts, of which two are pending.[13] She also sang a duet with KK for the song "Kaise Bataoon" in the film 3G.[14]
She acted in a Telugu film Legend costarring Nandamuri Balakrishna and marking her comeback to Tollywood. Her next project was Pandaga Chesko. In early 2015, she signed two Telugu films: Size Zero opposite Arya and Sher opposite Nandamuri Kalyan Ram.[15]
In early July 2015, she signed another Telugu film, Dictator.[16]
Filmography
Films
| Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Jannat | Zoya Mathur | Hindi | ||
| Rainbow | Swapna | Telugu | |||
| 2010 | Cheluveye Ninne Nodalu | Prakruthi | Kannada | ||
| 2011 | Bbuddah... Hoga Terra Baap | Tanya | Hindi | ||
| 2012 | Pehla Sitara | ||||
| 2013 | 3G | Sheena | |||
| 2014 | Legend | Sneha | Telugu | ||
| 2015 | Pandaga Chesko | Anushka (Sweety) | |||
| Sher | Nandini | ||||
| Size Zero | Simran | Bilingual film | |||
| Inji Iduppazhagi | Tamil | ||||
| 2016 | Dictator | Indu | Telugu | ||
| 2018 | Paltan | Maj. Bishen Singh's wife | Hindi | ||
| Jack and Dil | Shilpa Walia | Hindi | |||
| 2019 | Ruler | Harika | Telugu | [17] | |
| 2021 | The Power | Chandini | Hindi | ||
| 2022 | F3: Fun and Frustration | American girl | Telugu | [18] | |
| The Ghost | Priya | ||||
| 2023 | Adipurush | TBA | Hindi | Bilingual film; post-production | [19] |
| Telugu |
Television
Music videos
| Year | Title | Singer | Label | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Samjho Na Kuch To Samjho Na | Himesh Reshammiya | T-Series | |
| 2016 | Fursat | Arjun Kanungo | Sony Music India | [23] |
| Badtameez | Ankit Tiwari | T-Series | [24] | |
| 2018 | Kuch Nahi | Jyotica Tangri | Zee Music Company | [25] |
| 2019 | Mere Aas Paas | Yasser Desai, Jyotica Tangri | Zee Music Company | [26] |
Discography
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Film | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 54th Filmfare Awards | Best Female Debut | Jannat | Nominated | [28] |
| Stardust Awards | Superstar of Tomorrow – Female | Nominated | [29] | ||
| 2012 | Breakthrough Performance – Female | Bbuddah... Hoga Terra Baap | Nominated | [30] | |
| 2016 | Zee Telugu Apsara Awards | Rising Star of the Year | Pandaga Chesko & Size Zero | Nominated | [31] |
| 2017 | TSR–TV9 National Film Awards | Most Promising Actress | Dictator | Won | [32] |
See also
References
- ^ "रेस्टोरेंट में खुली थी सोनल चौहान की किस्मत, माल्या के बेटे से लेकर सलमान के भाई को कर चुकी हैं डेट". Amar Ujala (in Hindi). 16 May 2018. Retrieved 6 March 2019.
- ^ "'जन्नत' फेम सोनल चौहान अब 'पलटन' के लिए तैयार, इन तस्वीरों में देखें उनका स्टाइल". Dainik Jagaran (in Hindi). 17 May 2018. Retrieved 6 March 2019.
- ^ Salim, Lubna (25 August 2018). "Sonal Chauhan confesses her biggest fashion faux pas: plastic bra straps". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 6 March 2019.
- ^ "Sonal Chauhan to do an Urmila in Balayya's next". The Times of India. Retrieved 20 December 2019.
- ^ Jha, Sumit. "Doing intimate scenes with Emraan is easier: Sonal Chauhan". The Times of India. Retrieved 1 November 2020.
- ^ "When Sonal Chauhan felt like Rajput princess". Zee News. 21 August 2014. Retrieved 3 August 2020.
- ^ "Sonal Chauhan interview". Telugu Cinema. 3 June 2008. Retrieved 14 May 2011.
- ^ . The Times of India. 11 October 2009. Archived from the original on 6 June 2012. Retrieved 14 May 2011.
- ^ Dias, Raul (26 July 2005). "She's all that!". The Times of India. Retrieved 23 May 2008.
- ^ Dias, Raul (27 July 2005). "Indian girl is Miss World Tourism". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 June 2019.
- ^ . Time Now. 16 May 2019. Archived from the original on 4 February 2022. Retrieved 21 June 2019.
- ^ "Jannat- Sonal Chauhan's ticket to Bollywood". indiaprwire.com. 30 April 2008. Retrieved 8 December 2010.
- ^ "Bhatts are known for making films in which female characters play important roles". Rediff. April 2008.
- ^ Kaise Bataaoon song by Sonal Chauhan, K.K. Archived 2 February 2014 at archive.today. vcrave.com
- ^ "Sonal Chauhan to replace Vanya Mishra in Kalyanram's Sher". The Times of India. (21 April 2015). Retrieved 9 September 2015.
- ^ "Balakrishna to romance Legend actress once again". Indiaglitz.com (2 July 2015). Retrieved 9 September 2015.
- ^ "[Photos] NBK105 first look: Nandamuri Balakrishna and Sonal Chauhan set the screens on fire with these posters". Times Now. 1 September 2019. Retrieved 1 September 2019.
- ^ Sashidhar Adivi (23 October 2021). "My role in F3 will spring a surprise: Sonal Chauhan". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 24 October 2021.
- ^ "Sonal Chauhan joins 'Adipurush' alongside Prabhas and Saif Ali Khan; will play a key character". Free Press Journal. 12 April 2022.
- ^ Rakshit, Nayandeep (2 March 2019). "Prateik Babbar and Sonal Chauhan team up for ZEE5's web series 'Skyfire'". DNA India. Retrieved 30 July 2019.
- ^ "Sonal Chauhan Is All Set To Make Her Debut in the Digital World With ZEE5". Urban Asian. 4 March 2019. Retrieved 30 July 2019.
- ^ "Skyfire actor Sonal Chauhan: It feels special to be still known as Jannat girl". The Indian Express. 22 May 2019. Retrieved 30 July 2019.
- ^ IANS (13 March 2016). "Fursat: Heartwarming song featuring Arjun Kanungo and Sonal Chauhan". The Indian Express. Retrieved 6 April 2016.
- ^ Paul, Ushnota (17 August 2016). "I'll fight for my innocence till my last breath - Ankit Tiwari". Filmfare. Retrieved 28 April 2022.
- ^ "Kuch Nahi song starring Sonal Chauhan". Retrieved 27 April 2022 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Mere Aas Paas, full song starring Sonal Chauhan". Retrieved 27 April 2022 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Sonal Chauhan sings song in 3G". Bollywood Hungama. 12 March 2016. Retrieved 18 April 2022.
- ^ Webmaster (16 February 2009). "Nominations for the 54th Filmfare Awards". Radio Sargam (RS). from the original on 3 April 2010. Retrieved 9 March 2010.
- ^ "The Statement - Entrepreneurs Talk TV - Online Business Channel", entrepreneurstalk.online, retrieved 30 September 2020
- ^ "B-town praises Delhi Belly, Bbuddah Hoga Tera Baap". India Today. from the original on 12 July 2011. Retrieved 2 July 2011.
- ^ Hooli, Shekhar H. (15 March 2016). "Zee Apsara Awards 2016: Kajal Aggarwal, Regina Cassandra, Rashi Khanna, Lavanya walk pink carpet [PHOTOS]". ibtimes.co.in. Retrieved 5 August 2021.
- ^ "Sonal Chauhan at the Red Carpet of Femina Beauty Awards". The Samikhsya. 20 February 2020. Retrieved 30 September 2020.
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