Meet actress who used to visit red-light areas secretly, did bold scenes after…, worked in Bollywood for only 7 years, left industry due to…, she is…

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Many actresses in Indian cinema have gone beyond the script to truly embody their characters, often pushing personal limits to bring authenticity to the screen. From learning new languages and dance forms to transforming their physical appearance or working through injuries, these artists have shown immense dedication. But, there is this one actress, who visited red-light areas secretly to experience her role more authentically and perform it without any kind of hesitation. Let's identify who this actress is. Bollywood Actress Who Went to Red-Light Area
Here we are talking about actress Sonam Khan, an actress who predominantly started working in the 80s era. Sonam rose to popularity as an actor, collaborating with various A-listers including as Sunny Deol, Sanjay Dutt, Naseeruddin Shah, and others. She has appeared in nearly 30 films, with significant credits including Tridev, Kroadh, Kodama Simham, Mitti Aur Sona, Ajooba, Fateh, and Vishwatma. Sonam's Revelation Related To…
After so many years, Sonam took to her Instagram and shared a long note in which she mentioned her challenges while preparing for her 1989 film, Patthar Aur Sona. She shared a carousel of pictures from the film and mentioned that her role in the film was quite tough for her. To distinguish herself from her dazzling image, she portrayed both a college girl and a sex worker in the film. She further stated that at the age of just 15–16 years, she went to the red-light area and saw the life there. This not only gave her courage and understanding, but also helped her in playing her character in the film honestly. View this post on Instagram
A post shared by Sonam Khan (@sonamkhan_72) When Sonam Khan Refused The Scene…
While moving ahead, Sonam said, 'I remember doing a scene in which I had to wear a skin-colored short, strapless dress. This dress made it appear that I was wearing nothing. This scenario was necessary to accommodate the camera lens and viewpoint. I was prepared at first, but then I burst into tears and refused to do the scene because I was only 15–16 years old at that time. After many persuasions in the makeup room, I went on the set and did that scene. I gathered courage from the girls I had seen in the red-light area a few years ago.' When Sonam Decided To Leave World of Glitz and Glamour
Sonam married Rajiv Rai, who is the son of prominent film producer Gulshan Rai, in 1991 and decided to leave the country, which ended her performing career. She chose to leave the film profession in just seven years when she was at the height of her fame, after marrying Rajiv. Shortly after her marriage, rumours spread about her alleged relationship with mafia don Abu Salem, but it was never confirmed whether the two had a link between them or not. Currently, Sonam is living the life of a housewife in Mumbai, happily with her family.