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Sonu Walia (born 19 February 1964) is a Bollywood actress, winner of Miss India pageant and model.[1][2] Her birth name is Sanjeet Kaur Walia.[3] In 1989, she earned a Filmfare Best Supporting Actress award for her performance in film Khoon Bhari Maang (1988). A psychology graduate and a student of journalism, Walia took up modelling before she entered the Miss India contest.
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Sonu Walia | |
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 Sonu Walia in March 2013 | |
| Born | 19 February 1964 New Delhi, India |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Spouse | Surya Pratap Singh |
| Awards | Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award for Khoon Bhari Maang (1988) |
Career
Walia won the Miss India contest in 1985[4] and went to compete in Miss Universe 1985. She took over from Juhi Chawla, Miss India 1984 and, after completing her responsibilities, relinquished her crown to Mehr Jesia in 1986.
In 1988, she acted in the film Akarshan. That year, she appeared in and won the Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award for Khoon Bhari Maang, which also starred Rekha and Kabir Bedi.
From 1988, she played the role of Maharani Chitrangadhaa, mother of Babruvahana, in Mahabharat Katha TV show. She acted in a TV serial called Betaal Pachisi with Tom Alter and Shahbaz Khan.
Personal life
Walia was married to Surya Pratap Singh,[5] an NRI based in the US who was a hotelier and Indian film producer.[6] He died in 2009.[7]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Shart | as a Model | |
| 1988 | Khoon Bhari Maang | Nandini | |
| Akarshan | Priya | ||
| 1989 | Apna Desh Paraye Log | Neeta Das | |
| Mahaadev | Dancer | ||
| Toofan | as Herself | ||
| Clerk | Sonu | ||
| 1990 | Maha-Sangram | Neelam | |
| Tejaa | Heena | ||
| Haatim Tai | Sayira | ||
| Agneekaal | Mary D'Souza | ||
| 1991 | Numbri Aadmi | Paro | |
| Khel | Tara Jaisingh | ||
| Haque | Alpana - Swami's daughter | ||
| Pratikar | Uma Singh | ||
| Thalapathi | Tamil film Dancer (special appearance) | ||
| Swarg Jaisaa Ghar | Devki | ||
| Rupaye Dus Karod | |||
| Jeevan Daata | Priya Singh (Shivram's daughter) | ||
| 1992 | Tahalka | Jenny D'Costa | |
| Dil Aashna Hai | Salma A. Baig | ||
| Nishchaiy | Parvati | ||
| 1993 | Sahibaan | Rajkumari Razee | |
| 1994 | Mahakshathriya | Kannada Movie | |
| Anari Dada | |||
| 1995 | Jallaad | ||
| Fauji | Lajwanti ("Lajjo") | ||
| 1996 | Yash | Mrs. Kalpana Rai | |
| 1998 | Sarbans Dani Guru Gobind Singh | Begam Sahiba | |
| 2001 | Kasam | Bijlee | |
| 2005 | Suryakaant | ||
| 2008 | Jai Maa Sherawaali | Devi Maa Sherawaali | credited as Sonu Pratap Walia |
References
- BHATTACHARYA, ROSHMILA. "Why Sonu Walia QUIT FILMS". Rediff. Retrieved 7 May 2022.
- "#Throwback: When stunner Sonu Walia was crowned Miss India 1985 - BeautyPageants". Femina Miss India. Retrieved 7 May 2022.
- "Nostalgia with Sonu Walia: "When I was 22, I signed my first autograph on top of the Eiffel Tower!"". Hindustan Times. 2 October 2021. Retrieved 7 May 2022.
- "Snapshot: You won't believe how actress Sonu Walia looks now!". ibnlive.in.com. 2013. Archived from the original on 18 March 2013. Retrieved 30 July 2013.
the 1985 Miss India beauty pageant winner
- "Where is the bombshell Sonu Walia now?". Hindustan Times. 2012. Archived from the original on 13 December 2012. Retrieved 30 July 2013.
married (to hotelier Surya Prakash)
- "Exclusive! Sonu Walia: I got closer to my husband because of Lata Mangeshkar - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 7 May 2022.
- "Where is the bombshell Sonu Walia now?". Hindustan Times. 5 December 2012. Retrieved 7 January 2018.
External links
- Sonu Walia at IMDb
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