1. Sonakshi Sinha was born on June 2, 1987, in Patna, Bihar, India.

2. Her zodiac sign is Gemini.

3. She hails from a family of actors and politicians. Her father is the renowned actor Shatrughan Sinha, and her mother is Poonam Sinha.

4. Sonakshi has twin brothers named Luv Sinha and Kush Sinha.

5. She studied at Arya Vidya Mandir and later graduated in the fashion design program from Premlila Vithaldas Polytechnic of Shreemati Nathibai Damodar Thackersey Women’s University.

6. Sonakshi started her career as a costume designer for independent films.

7. Her acting debut came in 2010 with the blockbuster action film Dabangg, where she starred opposite Salman Khan.

8. Despite having to lose 30 kg for her role as a village girl, the film became the highest-grossing film of 2010.

9. She gained prominence by playing the leading lady in several male-dominated action films like Rowdy Rathore, Son of Sardaar, and Dabangg 2.

10. Her critically acclaimed performance as a troubled woman suffering from tuberculosis in the period drama Lootera earned her a nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Actress.

11. While she faced a series of commercially unsuccessful films, Mission Mangal (2019) stood out as an exception.

12. In 2023, she starred in the thriller series Dahaad.

13. Apart from acting, Sonakshi has also ventured into singing, with her debut single “Aaj Mood Ishqholic Hai” released in 2015.

14. Sonakshi has appeared in Forbes India’s Celebrity 100 list multiple times.

15. She received the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut for her role in Dabangg.

16. Her talent and versatility have earned her accolades, including two Zee Cine Awards.

17. Besides acting, Sonakshi is also a singer and vocalist.

18. She has made her mark as a fashion designer and has even judged reality shows.