Soha Ali Khan
| Soha Ali Khan | |
|---|---|
 Soha at the launch of Gold's Gym calendar | |
| Born | Soha Ali Khan Pataudi 4 October 1978 New Delhi, India |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Partner(s) | Kunal Khemu |
| Parents | Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi Sharmila Tagore |
| Relatives | Saif Ali Khan (Brother) Kareena Kapoor (Sister-in-law) Saba Ali Khan (Sister) |
Soha Ali Khan (born Soha Ali Khan Pataudi on 4 October 1978) is a Bollywood actress best known for her role of Sonia in Rang De Basanti (2006) for which she won IIFA Awards for Best Supporting Actress and GIFA Awards for Best Supporting Actress. She is daughter of Mansoor Ali Khan and Sharmila Tagore , a Bengali Indian film actress and a member of Bengal's Tagore family. She is the sister of Saif Ali Khan.
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[edit] Early life
Soha was born into a Muslim family to Nawab of Pataudi. She is Muslim from her father's side and Bengali Hindu from her mother's side.[1] Both her father, Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi,[2] and paternal grandfather, Iftikhar Ali Khan Pataudi, are former captains of the Indian cricket team. Her mother, Sharmila Tagore and her older brother Saif Ali Khan are Bollywood actors while her older sister Saba Ali Khan is a jewellery designer. She is the youngest child for her parents. She attended The British School, New Delhi and read geography at Balliol College, Oxford and earned a Masters degree in International Relations from the London School of Economics and Political Science.[3]
[edit] Career
Before embarking upon her film career, Soha 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.[4]
Soha 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, Soha received positive reviews for her performance. Her upcoming release include Mumbai Cutting. Soha also hosted a show called Godrej Khelo Jeeto Jiyo on Star Plus.[5]
[edit] Controversy
In 2010, an alleged MMS of Soha was said to be shot without her knowledge using a concealed camera while she was in a beauty salon.[6] However, it was later said to be a rumor intended to malign the actress.[7]
In 2012, Soha moved the Gujarat High Court against a company which did not pay her for modelling for its products.[8]
[edit] Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Filmfare Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Rang De Basanti | Nominated |
| 2007 | IIFA Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Rang De Basanti | Won |
| 2007 | GIFA Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Rang De Basanti | Won |
| 2007 | Sabsey Favourite | Sabsey Favourite Nayi Heroine | Rang De Basanti | Won |
[edit] Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Iti Srikanta | Kamallata | Bengali | |
| 2004 | Dil Maange More | Neha | Hindi | |
| 2005 | Pyaar Mein Twist | Riya Arya | Hindi | |
| 2005 | Shaadi No. 1 | Sonia | Hindi | |
| 2005 | Antarmahal | Jasomati | Bengali | |
| 2006 | Rang De Basanti | Sonia | Hindi | Winner, IIFA Best Supporting Actress Award |
| 2006 | Ahista Ahista | Megha Joshi | Hindi | |
| 2007 | Khoya Khoya Chand | Nikhat | Hindi | |
| 2007 | Chaurahen | Ira | English | |
| 2008 | Mumbai Meri Jaan | Rupali Joshi | Hindi | |
| 2008 | Dil Kabaddi | Mita | Hindi | |
| 2009 | Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge | Neha Chattopadhayay | Hindi | |
| 2009 | 99 | Pooja | Hindi | |
| 2009 | Tum Mile | Sanjana | Hindi | |
| 2009 | Meridian Lines | Sameera | Hindi / English | |
| 2009 | Life Goes On | Diya Banerjee | English | |
| 2010 | Mumbai Cutting | Hindi | ||
| 2010 | Tera Kya Hoga Johnny | Preeti | Hindi | |
| 2011 | Soundtrack | Gauri | Hindi | |
| 2012 | Midnight's Children | Jamila | English | Completed |
| 2013 | Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster Returns | Ranjana | Hindi | |
| 2013 | Airport | Hindi | Filming | |
| 2013 | Chaarfutiya Chokhre | Hindi | Filming[9][10][11] |
[edit] See also
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[edit] References
- ^ Santhanam, Kausaliya (August 3, 2003). "Royal vignettes: Pataudi: The Afghan connection". Chennai, India: The Hindu. Retrieved 2010-07-25.
- ^ "Tiger on final journey to Pataudi". Indiavision news. Sep 23, 2011.
- ^ Amraf Ashraf (November 26, 2011). "Up, close and personal with Soha Ali Khan". The Hindustan Times. Retrieved February 23, 2012.
- ^ times of india
- ^ Godrej Khelo Jeeto Jiyo
- ^ Keshri, Kalyani Prasad (August 24, 2010). "Soha Ali Khan trapped in an MMS scandal". OneIndia.in. Retrieved February 23, 2012.
- ^ Parkar, Shaheen (2010-08-23). "'Soha Ali Khan waxing MMS scandal' a dudl". mid-day.com. Retrieved January 19, 2013.
- ^ "Soha Ali Khan moves Guj HC against Ahd-based firm". Business Standard. Feb 17, 2012. Retrieved February 23, 2012.
- ^ http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/cast/id/554230
- ^ http://movies.ndtv.com/bollywood/soha-ali-khan-left-bruised-by-molestation-scene-254198
- ^ http://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/2012/aug/130812-Too-real-for-Soha-Ali-Khan.htm
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