Soha Ali Khan
Soha Ali Khan at Beti Gitanjali's show
Born
Soha Ali Khan Pataudi

(1978-10-04) 4 October 1978 (age 45)
New Delhi, India
Alma materThe British School, New Delhi

University of Oxford

London School of Economics and Political Science
OccupationActress
Years active2004–present
PartnerKunal Khemu
Parent(s)Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi
Sharmila Tagore
RelativesSaif 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.

Early life

Soha was born into a Muslim family to Nawab of Pataudi.[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]

Career

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Soha Ali Khan in Mr Joe B. Carvalho.

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.

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 though 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.[4] Soha appeared in a bikini for the first time in her career, in her film Mr Joe B. Carvalho.<ref"Soha Ali Khan wears a bikini for 'Mr Joe B Carvalho'". Mid-Day.com. November 16, 2013. Retrieved November 16, 2013.</ref>

She is a life member of International Film And Television Club of Asian Academy of Film & Television.

Personal life

Soha is in a committed relationship with actor Kunal Khemu, and both of them live together.[5]

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]

Awards

Year Award Category Film Result
2007 Filmfare Awards Best Supporting Actress Rang De Basanti Nominated
IIFA Awards Best Supporting Actress Won
GIFA Awards Best Supporting Actress Won
Sabsey Favourite Sabsey Favourite Nayi Heroine Won

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 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
2013 Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster Returns Ranjana Hindi
2013 Go Goa Gone Hardiks's ex Hindi Special Appearance
2013 War Chod Na Yaar Ruth Dutta Hindi [9]
2013 Airport Hindi Filming
2013 Chaarfutiya Chhokare Hindi Filming[10][11][12]
2014 Mr Joe B. Carvalho ShantiPriya Phadnis Hindi Releasing on January 3,2014

See also

References

  1. ^ Santhanam, Kausaliya (August 3, 2003). "Royal vignettes: Pataudi: The Afghan connection". Chennai, India: The Hindu. Retrieved 2010-07-25. ((cite news)): Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  2. ^ "Tiger on final journey to Pataudi". Indiavision news. Sep 23, 2011.
  3. ^ Amraf Ashraf (November 26, 2011). "Up, close and personal with Soha Ali Khan". The Hindustan Times. Retrieved February 23, 2012.
  4. ^ Godrej Khelo Jeeto Jiyo
  5. ^ "Soha Ali Khan: Living-in with with Kunal Khemu is like being married". Movies.ndtv.com. May 09, 2013. Retrieved August 21, 2013. ((cite web)): Check date values in: |date= (help)
  6. ^ Keshri, Kalyani Prasad (August 24, 2010). "Soha Ali Khan trapped in an MMS scandal". OneIndia.in. Retrieved February 23, 2012.
  7. ^ Parkar, Shaheen (2010-08-23). "'Soha Ali Khan waxing MMS scandal' a dudl". mid-day.com. Retrieved January 19, 2013.
  8. ^ "Soha Ali Khan moves Guj HC against Ahd-based firm". Business Standard. Feb 17, 2012. Retrieved February 23, 2012.
  9. ^ IANS May 22, 2013, 05.43PM IST (2013-05-22). "Soha finishes Delhi schedule for 'War Chhod Na Yaar'". The Times of India. Retrieved 2013-05-31.((cite web)): CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  10. ^ "Chaarfutiya Chhokare (2013) | Movie Review, Trailers, Music Videos, Songs, Wallpapers". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 2013-05-05.
  11. ^ "Soha Ali Khan left bruised by molestation scene | NDTV Movies.com". Movies.ndtv.com. 2012-08-13. Retrieved 2013-05-05.
  12. ^ "Soha enacts molestation scene". Mid-day.com. 2012-08-13. Retrieved 2013-05-05.

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