Sonakshi Sinha portrait

Sonakshi Sinha

Stage Name / Nickname:Sona
Date of Birth:June 2, 1987 (Age 38)
Place of Birth:Patna, Bihar, India
Nationality:Indian
Figure Measurements:35-27-35
Net Worth:₹100 crore (~$12–13 million)
Height:5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
Education:SNDT Women’s University
Marital Status:Married
Spouse:Zaheer Iqbal (m. 2024)
Children:None yet
Parents:Shatrughan Sinha, Poonam Sinha
Siblings:Luv Sinha, Kush Sinha (twins)
Known For:Dabangg series, Lootera, Dahaad (web), Heeramandi

Early Life & Education

Born on June 2, 1987 in Patna, Sonakshi is the youngest child of veteran actors and politicians Shatrughan and Poonam Sinha, and has twin brothers Luv and Kush Sinha. She graduated from SNDT Women’s University before initially planning a career in fashion or design.

Career Highlights

Sonakshi made a spectacular debut in Dabangg (2010) opposite Salman Khan, earning the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut. She went on to lead action-packed films including Rowdy Rathore, Dabangg 2, Son of Sardaar, and Holiday.

Her critically acclaimed turn in Lootera (2013) earned her a Filmfare Best Actress nomination. In the last few years, she transitioned to gripping web series Dahaad (2023) and Heeramandi (2024), winning a Filmfare OTT Award for Best Actress in Dahaad.

She also appeared in the 2024 web‑horror comedy Kakuda opposite Riteish Deshmukh.

Works

Films & Web: Dabangg, Rowdy Rathore, Dabangg 2, Lootera, Son of Sardaar, Ittefaq, Holiday: A Soldier Is Never Off Duty, Mission Mangal, Bhuj, Double XL, heeramandi, Dahaad, Heeramandi, Kakuda, plus celebrity appearances and music videos like Aaj Mood Ishqholic Hai.

Net Worth, Lifestyle & Business

Sonakshi’s net worth is estimated at ₹100 crore (~USD 12–13 million) in 2025, derived from film fees, endorsements, her nail‑art brand Soezi, and investments.

She charges around ₹5–6 crore per film, and ₹0.6–1.7 crore per brand endorsement for brands including Dabur, Colgate, ASUS, Streax, D’Damas, and Plus Gold (where she’s also an investor and ambassador).

Real Estate & Cars

She lives in a luxury sea‑facing 4,628 sq ft apartment in Bandra’s 81 Aureate, purchased in two units (₹11 crore + ₹14 crore), one of which she sold in early 2025 for ₹22.5 crore (≈61% profit).

Her car collection includes:

  • Mercedes-Benz S350 (₹1.42 cr)
  • GLS 350d (₹87.8 L)
  • BMW 6 Series GT (₹75.9 L)

Style & Advocacy

Known for her bold sense of style and candid persona, Sonakshi often speaks on mental health, body positivity, and social causes. She also shares behind-the-scenes fashion content and vlogs on YouTube.

Personal Life & Trivia

Sonakshi married actor Zaheer Iqbal in June 2024 in an intimate ceremony. On a panel at Deltin Royale Goa, she quipped: “I highly recommend marriage! I think men would not agree … but I’m enjoying it!” Fans applauded her trademark wit.

She shared she had a strict curfew until age 32 her mother monitored her return via building operator announcements an experience she recalls humorously.

Upcoming & Recent Projects

  • Nikita Roy (released July 18, 2025): Lead role in titular film directed by her brother Kussh Sinha.
  • Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari’s courtroom drama (filming 2026): Sonakshi plays a strong lawyer, co-starring with Jyothika.