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News18
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Bigg Boss 17's Soniya Bansal Quit Acting: Little-Know Facts About Her
Last Updated: Soniya Bansal recently disclosed leaving the acting industry to embark on a spiritual journey. Actor Soniya Bansal, who rose to fame with her stint on Bigg Boss Season 17 and made her mark through various films and music videos, has announced her decision to quit acting. Despite a strong fan following and praise for both her performances and fashion choices, Bansal revealed in a recent interview that she is stepping away from the limelight to embark on a spiritual journey of self-discovery. Who is Soniya Bansal? Soniya Bansal is an Indian actress, born on October 28, 1996, to Baijnath and Santosh Bansal. She was raised in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, alongside two of her sisters. As per a report by Her Zindagi, Soniya Bansal's father used to work in the Indian Army. After pursuing her education, Bansal began working in Hindi and Telugu films. She also worked in various music videos and a television show. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Soniya Bansal (@soniyaofficial123) Soniya Bansal's acting debut The actress made her acting debut with the Hindi film Naughty Gang in 2019 and hasn't looked back since. Soniya Bansal steadily built her career, appearing in a string of films such as Dubki, Game 100 Crore Ka, and Shoorveer. Expanding her horizons, she also ventured into Telugu cinema with the 2023 release Dheera, co-starring Laksh Chadalavada and Neha Pathan. Soniya Bansal's other professional stints In 2023, she starred in the popular reality show Bigg Boss 17, hosted by superstar Salman Khan. However, she emerged as the first contestant to be evicted that season. The same year, Bansal also walked the red carpet of the IIFA Awards 2023, in an ensemble styled by Michael Cinco. Later, she also worked with Zee, T-series and Venus groups for their music videos such as Farak, Khudgarze, Zindagi Do Roz Ki, Barsaat and Nachan da time. The diva also appeared in a Punjabi music video, Khudgarze, directed by Kamalpreet Johny as a female lead. The actress has finished shooting her upcoming Telugu movie, Yes Boss, with KL Havish. Directed by G Ashok, known for the film Bhaagamathie, Yess Boss is reportedly a mass entertainer. As per a report by TOI, the upcoming movie's first schedule was wrapped up in September 2022. It was written by Akula Siva, known for his hits like Simhachalam and Nayak, and is produced by Koneru Satyanarayana. However, the movie's release date has still not been confirmed. Why did Soniya Bansal leave acting? The former Bigg Boss contestant talked about losing herself while feeling stuck in the rat race of life. In an interview, Soniya Bansal shared that the acting industry gave her money and fame, everything that she had always desired. But in the pursuit of all this, she lost sight of her true self. 'We are so much into doing everything for others that we forget ourselves," she told ETimes. In the same conversation, Bansal confessed, 'I realised I don't even know what my true purpose is anymore. In this race to be perfect, to stay relevant, and to earn more, I lost myself," revealing her firm decision to quit the entertainment industry was in order to reclaim her identity. The actress also called the acting industry a 'dark place". 'Money, fame, popularity, I had it all. But what I didn't have was peace. Money is of no use if the person is not at peace. You may have everything externally, but if you're empty inside, it's a very dark place to be," she added. What will Sonia Bansal do now after quitting acting? Finally, the Dubki actor shared what she has decided to do next after giving up on her fame. 'I want to deeply study what I really want in life," she mentioned, further revealing that she now wants to become a life coach and spiritual healer. 'This industry gave me recognition, but it didn't give me stillness. It didn't allow me to breathe. I don't want to pretend anymore. I want to live authentically, for myself and be a Life Coach & Spiritual Healer," she explained. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Soniya Bansal (@soniyaofficial123) 'You never know when your life will change. You never know when death might knock. And if we haven't lived truthfully by then, what's the point of this entire journey?" the actress concluded. First Published: May 07, 2025, 14:17 IST
The Hindu
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Bigg Boss 17's Soniya Bansal quits acting: ‘What use is money if you're not at peace?'
Bigg Boss 17 contestant and actor Soniya Bansal has announced her decision to step away from the entertainment industry, citing a lack of inner peace despite external success. In an interview with ETimes, Soniya reflected on her journey in showbiz and why she feels it's time to move on. Known for her appearances in Naughty Gang, Dubki, Game 100 Crore Ka, and Shoorveer, Soniya said she felt increasingly disconnected from herself. 'In this race to be perfect, to stay relevant, and to earn more, I lost myself,' she said. 'Money, fame, popularity, I had it all. But what I didn't have was peace. And what use is money if you're not at peace? You may have everything externally, but if you're empty inside, it's a very dark place to be.'' Soniya's experience in Bigg Boss 17, where she was the first to be evicted, brought her considerable public attention, but the pressure of maintaining a public persona took a toll. She admitted the industry gave her visibility but left her feeling emotionally drained. 'This industry gave me recognition, but not stillness. It didn't allow me to breathe.' Now, Soniya plans to pursue a new path as a life coach and spiritual healer. She said the shift comes from a desire to live truthfully and help others find clarity in their lives. 'I don't want to pretend anymore. I want to live authentically, for myself.' Apart from films, she gained popularity through several music videos, including Khudgarze, Farak, and Zindagi Do Roz Ki. Despite her upcoming role in the Telugu film Yes Boss, she appears firm in her decision to transition away from acting. With 6.5 million followers on Instagram, Soniya says she hopes to use her platform in more meaningful ways going forward.
Indian Express
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Bigg Boss 17 fame Soniya Bansal quits acting, claims industry ‘didn't give me peace'
Actor Soniya Bansal, best known for her stint on Bigg Boss Season 17, recently revealed that she has decided to quit the entertainment industry. During a recent interview, the Dubki actor shared that while the industry gave her fame, she never actually found peace. In a conversation with ETimes, Soniya opened up about losing herself in the pursuit of money, fame, and popularity. Despite having it all, she gradually lost sight of who she truly was. Soniya added, 'But what I didn't have was peace. Money is of no use if the person is not at peace? 'You may have everything externally, but if you're empty inside, it's a very dark place to be.' The actor added that she now wants to become a life coach and spiritual healer. Soniya Bansal began her acting career with the film Naughty Gang and went on to appear in films like Dubki, Game 100 Crore Ka, and Shoorveer. She made her Telugu debut with Dheera, starring alongside Laksh Chadalavada and Neha Pathan. In 2023, she participated in Salman Khan 's Bigg Boss 17, though she was the first contestant to be evicted that season.
News18
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Bigg Boss 17's Soniya Bansal Bids Goodbye To Showbiz For Self-Discovery, Peace
Last Updated: Soniya Bansal emphasised that her decision was more than just leaving a profession; it was about reclaiming her identity. Actress and reality television personality Soniya Bansal is stepping away from the entertainment industry. Known for her vibrant on-screen presence and glamorous career, the Bigg Boss 17 fame said she was choosing a different path for self-discovery, peace, and purpose. In an interview with The Times of India, Bansal revealed she no longer found fulfilment in the glitz and chaos of the showbiz world. 'We're so much into doing everything for others that we forget ourselves. I realised I don't even know what my true purpose is anymore. In this race to be perfect, to stay relevant, and to earn more, I lost myself," she confessed. Bansal emphasised that her decision was more than just leaving a profession; it was about reclaiming her identity. Soniya stated, 'Money, fame, popularity – I had it all. But what I didn't have was peace. And what will you do with the money if you're not at peace? You may have everything externally, but if you're empty inside, it's a very dark place to be." The actress urged others to look beyond materialistic success and prioritise introspection. Explaining the same, she said, 'I want to deeply study what I really want in life. This industry gave me recognition, but it didn't give me stillness. It didn't allow me to breathe. I don't want to pretend anymore. I want to live authentically for myself and be a Life Coach & Spiritual Healer." Reflecting on the unpredictable nature of life, Bansal added, 'You never know when your life will change. You never know when death might knock. And if we haven't lived truthfully by then, what's the point of this entire journey?" Soniya Bansal started her career as a model before taking up acting. She marked her Bollywood debut with the movie Game 100 Crore Ka. The film also featured actors like Shakti Kapoor, Vishal Mohan, Rahul Roy, and Pankaj Berry. Later, she featured in multiple music videos and films like Dubki and Shoorveer. In addition to this, Soniya has also appeared in Telugu cinema, winning the hearts of audiences with films like Yes Boss and Dheera. She shot to the spotlight after her appearance in the 17th season of the popular controversial reality show Bigg Boss. She grabbed eyeballs with her strong opinions and active participation in tasks, but her journey was short-lived as she became the first contestant to be evicted. The winner of the 17th season of the Salman Khan-hosted show was comedian Munawar Faruqi, with Abhishek Kumar finishing as the runner-up. First Published:
Hindustan Times
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Bigg Boss 17 fame Soniya Bansal decides to quit acting, says 'industry didn't give me peace': It's very dark place to be
Actor Soniya Bansal, known for her stint on Bigg Boss 17, recently spoke to ETimes about her decision to quit showbiz and embark on a path of self-discovery. While the industry gave her recognition and fame, she shared that she never truly found peace. (Also Read: Soniya Bansal: No hurdles in film industry down Actor Soniya Bansal reveals why she wants to quit showbiz. Soniya opened up about losing herself in the pursuit of success and said, 'We're so caught up doing everything for others that we forget ourselves. I realised I don't even know what my true purpose is anymore. In this race to be perfect, to stay relevant, and to earn more, I lost myself. Money, fame, popularity—I had it all. But what I didn't have was peace. And what use is money if you're not at peace? You may have everything externally, but if you're empty inside, it's a very dark place to be.' She added that she now aspires to become a life coach, 'I want to deeply explore what I truly want from life. This industry gave me recognition, but not stillness. It didn't allow me to breathe. I don't want to pretend anymore. I want to live authentically—for myself—and become a Life Coach and Spiritual Healer. You never know when your life might change. You never know when death might knock. And if we haven't lived truthfully by then, what's the point of this entire journey?' About Soniya Bansal Soniya began her acting career with the film Naughty Gang and went on to appear in films like Dubki, Game 100 Crore Ka, and Shoorveer. She made her Telugu debut in the action-thriller Dheera, alongside Laksh Chadalavada and Neha Pathan. In 2023, she participated in Salman Khan's Bigg Boss 17, though she was the first contestant to be evicted. The actor has also featured in several music videos, including Khudgarze, Farak, Zindagi Do Roz Ki, and Nachan Da Time, among others. She has 6.5 million followers on Instagram, where she regularly shares updates and glimpses from her life. She will next be seen in the Telugu film Yes Boss alongside KL Havish.
