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India.com
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
'Tore the magazine…,' This actress was once beaten by her mother for doing a sizzling bold photoshoot, her name is…, got divorced after…
'Tore the magazine…,' This actress was once beaten by her mother for doing a sizzling bold photoshoot, her name is…, got divorced after… Sonam Khan made her Bollywood debut with Vijay in 1988, alongside legendary actor Rajesh Khanna, Rishi Kapoor, Hema Malini and Anil Kapoor. Following that, she became popular for her impeccable roles in films like Ajooba and Tridevi. Moreover, she also captivated audiences with her classic songs, like Tirchi Topiwale , garnering popularity for her bold and charming personality. In 2024, Sonam uploaded a couple of throwback pictures from one of her bold photoshoots that wasn't approved by her parents. After these pictures came out, her mother was so enraged that she slapped her and tore the magazine apart. Once, in an interview Sonam recalled, 'When I got a tight slap! I thought I was gonna look great and was wearing a skin colour short dress which was hidden by the tall grass around. So when the images came out, my mom came with the magazine, gave me a tight slap and tore the magazine up. I may have been bold at that time, but my parents were always very protective of me. Nonetheless, I was always a rebel with a cause. At least that's what I thought!.' For the unversed, Sonam is granddaughter of the veteran actor Murad and niece of Raza Murad. Born as Bakhtavar Khan, the actress changed her name to Sonam on legendary filmmaker Yash Chopra's suggestion. She bid adieu to her acting career, and moved to Europe after her marriage with director, Rajiv Raj in 1991. However, in 2001, the couple decided to part ways, followed by a mutual divorce in 2016. Sonam came back to India in 2023, and is currently living in Mumbai with her son as a single mom.
India.com
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
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…
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.
Hans India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Sonam Khan: ‘Mitti Aur Sona' proved that I could act and look sexy too
Mumbai: Veteran actress Sonam Khan shared that she found her role in the 1989 film 'Mitti Aur Sona' challenging, as she played both a college girl and a sex worker to prove her acting abilities beyond her "sexy" image. The actress took to Instagram, where she went on to share that at the age of just 15-16, she drew strength from visiting a red-light area, enabling her to tackle emotionally intense scenes, including the film's raw climax, which left a lasting impact. She shared a couple of stills of her look from the film, which was directed by Shiv Kumar. It also stars Chunky Pandey and Neelam. Sonam wrote: 'Mitti Aur Sona is a movie closest to my heart… I played a college girl and a sex worker. Yes, challenging it was. I had to adapt the mannerisms of a college student and a girl who is moonlighting as a sex worker. I had a point to prove with this movie. How? I had no clue.' She added: 'I was usually associated with being sexy Sonam, wearing bikinis with gay abandon. This movie gave me a chance in my short but eventful career of less than 4 years to prove that I could act and look sexy too.' The actress visited a red light area in a burka, saw the mannerisms of the young girls there revealed that her 'heart was full of mixed emotions.' 'I even spoke to a few of them. I felt a great sense of grief, fear and protectiveness towards those young girls.' The shoot was rather eventful too, shared the actress. 'I remember I had to do a scene in which I was wearing a skin colour short, strapless dress which gave a feeling that I wasn't wearing anything, as the scene absolutely demanded that through camera lens & angles. At first, I was okay and then suddenly, I just burst out crying and refused to do the scene… I was just 15/16 years old,' she said. The actress added: 'After much cajoling in my makeup room, I went on the set and did the scene thinking & taking courage through the girls I had seen in the red light area a couple of moons ago… ' Talking about her 'favorite song of the movie', she said it is ''Zindagi Mein Pheli Pheli Baar' sung by the legendary late singer #latamangeshkar ji.' 'The last song of Mitti Aur Sona which was sung beautifully by our iconic, @ ji was shot with me wearing zero makeup. The shoot wrapped up of Mitti Aur Sona, which was the death scene again without makeup and was the climax of the movie. I started feeling very choked up.' Sonam said: 'I went home and cried a lot as I had so many emotions to vent out… my mom watched me in horror as she had never seen me crying like this. I styled my look for Mitti Aur Sona all by myself as I was obsessed with Madonna back then and even now. My co-actors @chunkypanday & #pran Saab were beyond helpful during the shoot.' She concluded: 'I shall always be grateful to @pahlajnihalani sir who gave me an author backed role. Sometimes in a leap of fate, I went from a scantily clad sex siren to proving that I can act too.'
India.com
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Actress Sonam Khan Shares How A Chance Encounter With Shashi Kapoor Got Her ‘Ajooba
Actress Sonam Khan took to social media to share a cherished memory from the early days of her film career—revealing how an unexpected encounter with legendary actor Shashi Kapoor led to her casting in the 1991 fantasy film 'Ajooba.' In a heartfelt social media post, Sonam, who played Shehzadi Heena in the film, revealed that she was not the original choice for the role. However, everything changed during a chance meeting with Shashi Kapoor, who was so struck by her appearance that he immediately expressed she looked like a princess—leading to a quick change in casting. She reflected on Kapoor's generous and gracious nature during the film's shoot in Jaipur, particularly while filming the song 'Main Mitti Ka Gudda, Tu Sone Ki Gudiya.' Khan also expressed her deep gratitude for the kindness and support she received as a newcomer, especially from the late Rishi Kapoor, who was her co-star in the film. Sharing her photo from the film, Sonam wrote, 'When I did ajoobamovie as Shehzadi Heena, I wasn't the first choice. A chance meeting with Shashi Kapoor ji changed everything. The moment he saw me, he turned to his manager and said, 'She looks like a princess.' Soon after, the actor who was originally supposed to play the part was dropped. (No names, please).' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sonam Khan (@sonamkhan_72) 'Shashi Kapoor ji was the epitome of graciousness, kindness, and care. We shot in Jaipur for the song 'Main Matti Ka Gudda, Tu Sone Ki Gudiya.' Whenever I struggled with a dance step, Shashi ji would gently tell the choreographer to change it, saying, 'Yeh bacchi hai, take it easy.' That was his kindness—always protective, always gracious. My costumes for the film was designed by the legendary Bhanu Athaiya ji, who also won an Oscar for her iconic work in #Gandhimovie.' The post further read, 'The crowds there went absolutely hysterical. Since this was before the age of social media, spotting actors in public was a rare event. The song was filmed at a tourist site in Jaipur —though I must admit, I'm forgetting the name of the palace. Do forgive me for that! Nonetheless, the crowd was so overwhelming that I had to be escorted back to my hotel with police protection. We later traveled to Russia for another shoot and were treated like royalty. Each of us had a Russian interpreter to help us understand the local language. Rishi ji, too, was incredibly supportive throughout, helping a new comer like me… Rest in peace #rishikapoor ji We will miss both of them for generations to come.' Sonam Khan shared this cherished memory on the fifth death anniversary of Rishi Kapoor. The actor tragically passed away on April 30, 2020, at the age of 67, after a courageous two-year battle with cancer.
Time of India
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Sonam Khan recalls how a 'chance meeting' with Shashi Kapoor landed her role in 'Ajooba'
Actress Sonam Khan took to social media to share a cherished memory from the early days of her film career-revealing how an unexpected encounter with legendary actor Shashi Kapoor led to her casting in the 1991 fantasy film "Ajooba." In a heartfelt social media post, Sonam, who played Shehzadi Heena in the film, revealed that she was not the original choice for the role. However, everything changed during a chance meeting with Shashi Kapoor, who was so struck by her appearance that he immediately expressed she looked like a princess-leading to a quick change in casting. She reflected on Kapoor's generous and gracious nature during the film's shoot in Jaipur, particularly while filming the song "Main Mitti Ka Gudda, Tu Sone Ki Gudiya." Salman feels shy in romancing Sonam Khan also expressed her deep gratitude for the kindness and support she received as a newcomer, especially from the late Rishi Kapoor , who was her co-star in the film. Sharing her photo from the film, Sonam wrote, "When I did ajoobamovie as Shehzadi Heena, I wasn't the first choice. A chance meeting with Shashi Kapoor ji changed everything. The moment he saw me, he turned to his manager and said, "She looks like a princess." Soon after, the actor who was originally supposed to play the part was dropped. (No names, please)." "Shashi Kapoor ji was the epitome of graciousness, kindness, and care. We shot in Jaipur for the song "Main Matti Ka Gudda, Tu Sone Ki Gudiya." Whenever I struggled with a dance step, Shashi ji would gently tell the choreographer to change it, saying, "Yeh bacchi hai, take it easy." That was his kindness-always protective, always gracious. My costumes for the film was designed by the legendary Bhanu Athaiya ji, who also won an Oscar for her iconic work in #Gandhimovie." The post further read, "The crowds there went absolutely hysterical. Since this was before the age of social media, spotting actors in public was a rare event. The song was filmed at a tourist site in Jaipur -though I must admit, I'm forgetting the name of the palace. Do forgive me for that! Nonetheless, the crowd was so overwhelming that I had to be escorted back to my hotel with police protection. We later traveled to Russia for another shoot and were treated like royalty. Each of us had a Russian interpreter to help us understand the local language. Rishi ji, too, was incredibly supportive throughout, helping a new comer like me... Rest in peace #rishikapoor ji We will miss both of them for generations to come." Sonam Khan shared this cherished memory on the fifth death anniversary of Rishi Kapoor. The actor tragically passed away on April 30, 2020, at the age of 67, after a courageous two-year battle with cancer.
