Birthday Special: The One Question That Always Bothers Sonakshi Sinha

Sonakshi Sinha Birthday Special: I had seen that little Sonakshi playing in her father’s grand bungalow named 'Ramayan.' Never did I imagine that one day she would step into the world of stars.

She studied at some of the best schools in her area and was known for her talent in school plays and singing competitions. When she moved on to bigger schools and college, we lost touch, but her parents were always proud of her achievements. However, no one ever really knew why they never wanted Sonakshi to become an actress.

Years later, her mother Poonam invited me to meet Sonakshi. Like her father, her nickname was also ‘Sonu.’ At that time, she was making her debut with Salman Khan in ‘Dabangg.’ Shatrughan Sinha and Poonam were renovating their bungalow ‘Ramayan’ and were temporarily staying in a three-bedroom flat in Santa Cruz — that’s where I was going to meet Sonakshi Sinha for the first time.

Sonakshi was very nervous, but her mother kept encouraging her and often answered the questions herself. She only felt comfortable as long as her mother was around. Making her feel at ease was a big challenge for me, but somehow I managed to complete the interview, and once again, I felt a sigh of relief — like breathing fresh air.

Interestingly, just as the Ramayan bungalow was ready to live in, Sonakshi was also ready to face the film industry — an industry to which her father had devoted a major part of his life and earned a name that was respected even by his enemies.

‘Dabangg’ became a superhit — thanks to Salman Khan’s powerful presence, action, and charisma. But Sonakshi also grabbed attention as his lady love, receiving both criticism and praise. She was considered a future superstar, but luck favored her late. She acted in many films, but only ‘Akira’ gave her a role that was considered above the rest of the actresses — though the film did not perform well at the box office, and her wait continued.

There came a time when it seemed her parents might need to find a groom for her. But her friendship with Salman Khan kept her in the limelight. Salman gave her a second chance in the ‘Dabangg’ sequel, and later she was part of the ‘Dabangg Tour,’ which featured big actresses like Disha Patani and Pooja Hegde.

After that, she appeared alongside Huma Qureshi in the film "Double XL." While many predicted the end of her career, Sonakshi began writing scripts and co-wrote ‘Kakuda’ with Riteish Deshmukh and Saqib Saleem. This film could have released earlier but was delayed due to the pandemic. Eventually, it premiered on OTT in 2024. It was a mix of comedy and horror, where Sonakshi infused life into the film with her comic timing and charismatic screen presence.

Sonakshi Sinha Shines as Faridan in ‘Heeramandi’

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In Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s grand web series ‘Heeramandi,’ Sonakshi once again proved her acting prowess. She portrayed Faridan — a clever courtesan with hidden motives. Sonakshi skillfully depicted her character’s cunning and strategic moves. Critics highly praised her dialogue delivery and the unique mannerisms she brought to the role.

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