Sonakshi Sinha was born on 2 June 1987 in Patna, Bihar, India. She is the daughter of veteran actor and politician Shatrughan Sinha and actress Poonam Sinha. Before entering films, she studied fashion design at SNDT Women's University and worked briefly as a costume designer.
She began her acting career with Dabangg (2010), which became a major commercial success and earned her the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut. She went on to establish herself as a leading Bollywood actress with films such as Rowdy Rathore, Son of Sardaar, Dabangg 2 and Holiday: A Soldier Is Never Off Duty.
Sonakshi received considerable critical acclaim for her performance as Pakhi in the romantic drama Lootera (2013), earning a Filmfare Award nomination for Best Actress. She later appeared in films including Akira, Noor, Ittefaq, Mission Mangal and Dabangg 3.
She has also worked extensively in streaming projects. Her performances in the series Dahaad (2023) and Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar (2024) received significant attention. She has also explored singing and released her debut single “Aaj Mood Ishqholic Hai” in 2015.
Birth Date: 2 June 1987
Birth Place: Patna, Bihar, India
Profession: Actress, Singer, Model
Active Years: 2010–Present
Film Debut: Dabangg (2010)
Notable Films: Dabangg, Rowdy Rathore, Son of Sardaar, Lootera, Dabangg 2, Holiday: A Soldier Is Never Off Duty, Mission Mangal
Parents: Shatrughan Sinha and Poonam Sinha
Death Date: —
Status: Living