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Sonam Khan (born Bakhtavar Khan 2 September 1972[citation needed]) is an Indian actress and former model known for her works in Bollywood, and Telugu cinema.[1][2][3] She is the niece of actor Raza Murad and granddaughter of veteran actor Murad.[2][3] She was paired with actors such as Chunky Pandey, Govinda, Chiranjeevi, and Naseeruddin Shah. Some of her notable films include Mitti Aur Sona, Aakhri Ghulam, Lashkar, Kroadh, Kodama Simham, Ajooba and Vishwatma. She appeared in over 30 films during 1988 through to 1994.[1][2]

Sonam
Born
Bakhtavar Khan

(1972-09-02) 2 September 1972 (age 50)
India
Other namesSonam Rai
OccupationActress
Years active1988–1994
Spouse(s)Rajiv Rai (1991-2016 divorced)
Children1
RelativesRaza Murad (uncle)
Murad (grandfather)
Sanober Kabir (first-cousin)

Career


Sonam was named by her parents (Mushir Khan - father and Talat Khan- Mother) as "Bakhtavar". "Sonam" is her screen-name, which is reportedly coined by Yash Chopra to be more marketable in the Indian film industry. She first entered into the Bollywood industry after being launched by Yash Chopra in the 1988 film Vijay. She shot to fame with the 1989 film Tridev where the popular song Oye Oye...Tirchi Topi Wale was picturised on her and established her as a sex symbol.[1][2]


Personal life


In 1991, Sonam married director Rajiv Rai, who had directed her in two very successful films, Tridev and Vishwatma. Rajiv was the son of successful film producer Gulshan Rai, founder of the banner Trimurti Films.[4] Whereas Sonam was a Muslim, Rajiv and his family were Hindus from Punjab. After marriage, Sonam quit acting and devoted herself to her family. The couple soon had a son, Gaurav Rai. However they later divorced.

During the period when bollywood was in the grip of the underworld mafia, Sonam came under pressure from gangster Abu Salem, who had previously had some dealings with her.[4] In 1997, she had to leave India with her husband and son after an attempt was made on her husband's life by gunmen working for organized crime leader Abu Salem.[5] The couple moved initially to Los Angeles and then settled in Switzerland for nearly two decades. However, the marriage deteriorated because of the troubles being faced by them from the underworld, and professional frustrations which both of them underwent because they could not purdue their respective careers in India.[6] In 2016, after 15 years of separation, Sonam and Rajiv Rai finally divorced.[2]


Filmography


Year Title Role Language
1987 Samrat Telugu
1988 Vijay Hindi
Aakhri Adaalat Hindi
Mugguru Kodukulu Telugu
1989 Aakhri Ghulam Hindi
Aakhri Baazi Hindi
Tridev Hindi
Mitti Aur Sona Hindi
Sachai Ki Taqat Hindi
Asmaan Se Ooncha Hindi
Gola Barood Hindi
Hum Bhi Insaan Hain Hindi
1990 Kroadh Hindi
Naakabandi Sonia Hindi
Mandira Bengali
Chor Pe Mor Hindi
Aaj Ke Shahenshah Hindi
Kodama Simham Telugu
Apmaan Ki Aag Hindi
Shera Shamshera Hindi
1991 Raiszaada Hindi
Swarg Jaisaa Ghar Hindi
Ajooba Hindi
Dushman Devta Hindi
Fateh Hindi
Ajooba Kudrat Ka Hindi
Do Matwale Hindi
1992 Vishwatma Hindi
Baaz Hindi
1993 Police Wala Hindi
1994 Insaniyat Hindi

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