Sonam Kapoor

Sonam Kapoor has established herself as a National Award-winning Indian actress, recognized for both her distinctive style and her thoughtful film selections. After assisting acclaimed director Sanjay Leela Bhansali on his 2005 film Black, Sonam Kapoor made her acting debut in Bhansali’s romantic drama Saawariya in 2007. Following a series of early performances that garnered mixed reviews, Kapoor achieved commercial success with I Hate Luv Storys in 2010. Her career marked a significant turning point with the 2013 box office hit Raanjhanaa, which earned her critical praise and her first Filmfare Award for Best Actress nomination.

She further solidified her position the same year with a supporting role in the acclaimed biopic Bhaag Milkha Bhaag. Kapoor continued her ascent, starring as the lead in Khoobsurat (2014). In 2015, she featured in Prem Ratan Dhan Payo, which became one of the highest-grossing Bollywood films of all time. Her portrayal of Neerja Bhanot in the 2016 biographical thriller Neerja was a critical and commercial triumph, earning her a National Film Award – Special Mention and a Filmfare Award for Best Actress (Critics) in 2017.

She also starred in The Zoya Factor in 2019. After a professional hiatus, Sonam Kapoor returned to the screen, starring in the 2023 thriller Blind. Beyond her film work, Kapoor is a vocal advocate for social causes, actively supporting organizations focused on breast cancer awareness and LGBT rights in India, utilizing her extensive social media presence and participation in charity events to raise awareness. Her distinctive style and thoughtful film selections, coupled with her advocacy, continue to define her prominent role in the Indian entertainment industry.