Sonam Bajwa Requests Paparazzi Not To Zoom On Her Face In The Cutest Way Possible
In a sweet moment, Sonam Bajwa sweetly asked the photographers not to zoom in on her face as they rushed to capture a glimpse of her.
It was grace, glam and elegance all in one frame as Sonam Bajwa got snapped in Mumbai during a casual day out on Tuesday. The actress was seen exiting a venue, holding a glass of what seemed to be her favourite beverage, but before heading towards her car, she had a request for the paparazzi. In a sweet moment, Sonam sweetly asked the photographers not to zoom in on her face as they rushed to capture a glimpse of her and her smile as she interacted with them was indeed worth melting hearts.
Beyond her graceful appearance, what stole the limelight was her choice of outfit for the day out in the city. In a vibrant Anarkali suit, Sonam embraced traditional charm, making our hearts skip a beat and proving that simplicity never goes out of style.
Sonam Bajwa's Second National Award
Sonam Bajwa is currently on cloud nine as her Punjabi movie Godday Godday Cha was named Best Film in the language at the 71st National Film Awards announcement press conference. Directed by Vijay Kumar Arora, the film also features Tania, Gitaj Bindrakhia and Gurjazz in the key roles. It was released in 2023.
Reacting to the film's achievement, Sonam, in a statement, expressed gratitude. She said, 'Winning the National Award for Best Punjabi Film for Godday Godday Cha is a truly humbling and special feeling! The film received so much love at the box office, and now, to be recognised at the national level is a blessing."
She further added, 'I'll continue being part of both commercial and path-breaking cinema in Punjabi and Hindi. That's what gives me a real high as an actor- being part of stories that entertain, engage, and are celebrated by both audiences and the nation."
What Is Godday Godday Cha About
Set in the 1990s, Godday Godday Cha is about women in Punjab who are barred from attending wedding processions. However, Rani, played by Sonam, takes it upon herself to end this patriarchal custom.
Before Godday Godday Cha, Sonam's Punjab 1984, directed by Anurag Singh, also won the National Award. Anurag is currently directing the upcoming film, Border 2. On the other hand, the director of Godday Godday Cha, Vijay Kumar Arora, recently directed the Ajay Devgn-Mrunal Thakur film, Son Of Sardaar 2.
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