| Soha Ali Khan | |
|---|---|
| Soha Ali Khan at the launch party of 99 | |
| Born | Soha Ali Khan Pataudi 4 October 1978 New Delhi, India |
| Other names | Soha Soha Ali Soha Sultana Khan Soha Khan |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Spouse | (Dating) Kunal |
| Parents | Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi Sharmila Tagore |
| Relatives | Saif Ali Khan(brother) |
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Early life
Khan was born into the erstwhile princely family of Pataudi. She has Muslim Pashtun ancestry through Nawabs of Pataudi lineage from her father's side and Bengali Hindu ancestry from her mother's side.[1] Both her father, Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, who died on 22 September, 2011[2]was the Nawab, and paternal grandfather, Iftikhar Ali Khan Pataudi, are former captains of the Indian cricket team. Her mother, Sharmila Tagore, is a film actress. Her brother Saif Ali Khan is also a Bollywood actor and her sister Saba Ali Khan is a jewellery designer. She attended The British School in New Delhi and Balliol College, Oxford and earned a Masters degree in International Relations from the London School of Economics and Political Science.Career
Before embarking upon her film career, Khan worked for the Ford Foundation and Citibank. She is involved in a range of activities outside the acting world, including serving on the Advisory Board for a new project of the public entrepreneur group, Res Publica. She has also recently modeled for the spring-summer collection of Globus, an Indian chain of boutiques.Khan made her acting debut with the Bollywood film Dil Maange More (2004), where she shared credits with Shahid Kapoor, Ayesha Takia and Tulip Joshi. She has since received critical acclaim for her performances in the Bengali film Antar Mahal (2005) and Rang De Basanti (2006). Khoya Khoya Chand, earned her critical acclaim, although it was not successful at the box office. In 2009, she appeared in 99, which was a critical and commercial success and her performance was acclaimed. Her next release was Tum Mile opposite Emraan Hashmi. Although a box office failure, Khan received positive reviews for her performance. Her upcoming release include Mumbai Cutting. Khan also hosted a show called Godrej Khelo Jeeto Jiyo on Star Plus.[3]
Awards
- 2007: Star's Sabsey Favourite Nayi Heroine
- 2007: GIFA Best Supporting Actress for Rang De Basanti
- 2007: IIFA Best Supporting Actress Award for Rang De Basanti
- 2007: Nominated-Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award for Rang De Basanti
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Other notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Iti Srikanta | Kamallata | Bengali | |
| Dil Maange More | Neha | Hindi | ||
| 2005 | Pyaar Mein Twist | Ria | Hindi | |
| Shaadi No. 1 | Sonia | Hindi | ||
| Antarmahal | Jasomati | Bengali | ||
| 2006 | Rang De Basanti | Sonia | Hindi | Winner IIFA Best Supporting Actress Award |
| Ahista Ahista | Megha Joshi | Hindi | ||
| 2007 | Khoya Khoya Chand | Nikhat | Hindi | |
| Chaurahen | Ira | English | ||
| 2008 | Mumbai Meri Jaan | Rupali Joshi | Hindi | |
| Dil Kabaddi | Mita | Hindi | ||
| 2009 | Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge | Neha Chattopadhayay / Basanti | Hindi | |
| Airport | Hindi | Filming | ||
| 99 | Pooja | Hindi | ||
| Tum Mile | Sanjana | Hindi | ||
| Meridian Lines | Sameera | Hindi / English | ||
| Life Goes On | Dia S. Banerjee | Hindi | ||
| 2010 | Mumbai Cutting | Hindi | In the segment The Ball | |
| Tera Kya Hoga Johnny | Preeti | Hindi | ||
| 2012 | Winds of Change | Jamila | Hindi | filming |
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