Sonakshi Sinha (born 2 June 1987) is an Indian actress who works in Hindi films and streaming series. The daughter of the actor and politician Shatrughan Sinha, she made her debut opposite Salman Khan in the blockbuster Dabangg (2010). She went on to star in Rowdy Rathore, Son of Sardaar, Lootera and Holiday. More recently she has won praise for the streaming series Dahaad (2023) and Heeramandi (2024).
Quick Facts
| Full name | Sonakshi Sinha |
| Born | 2 June 1987, Patna, Bihar, India |
| Age | 39 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actress, former costume designer |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Parents | Shatrughan Sinha (actor, politician), Poonam Sinha (actress) |
| Siblings | Luv Sinha, Kussh Sinha (twin brothers) |
| Education | Fashion design, SNDT Women’s University |
| Spouse | Zaheer Iqbal (m. 2024) |
| Known for | Dabangg, Rowdy Rathore, Lootera, Holiday, Dahaad, Heeramandi |
Early Life
Sinha was born in Patna, Bihar, to the actor Shatrughan Sinha and the actress Poonam Sinha. She has twin elder brothers, Luv and Kussh. She studied fashion design at SNDT Women’s University in Mumbai and worked as a costume designer before becoming an actress.
Career
Sinha made her debut as Rajjo opposite Salman Khan in Dabangg (2010), one of the biggest hits of the year, and won the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut. She followed it with a string of commercial successes. These included Rowdy Rathore (2012) with Akshay Kumar, Son of Sardaar (2012) with Ajay Devgn, Dabangg 2 (2012) and Holiday (2014). Her performance as a young woman with tuberculosis in Vikramaditya Motwane’s Lootera (2013), opposite Ranveer Singh, earned her critical acclaim.
Sinha played an action heroine in Akira (2016) and a journalist in Noor (2017). She was part of the ensemble of the space drama Mission Mangal (2019), with Akshay Kumar and Vidya Balan, and returned for Dabangg 3 (2019). She also starred in the body-positivity comedy Double XL (2022).
Sinha’s role as police officer Anjali Bhaati in the Prime Video crime series Dahaad (2023) won her the Filmfare OTT Award and renewed interest in her work. She played a courtesan in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Netflix period drama Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar (2024). She has since appeared in the horror comedy Kakuda (2024) and the Telugu film Jatadhara (2025).
Personal Life
Sinha married the actor Zaheer Iqbal in a civil ceremony in Mumbai on 23 June 2024. She is vegan and campaigns for animal welfare, and PETA India named her its Person of the Year in 2022.
Awards and Honours
Selected Filmography
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where was Sonakshi Sinha born?
Sonakshi Sinha was born on 2 June 1987 in Patna, Bihar, India and is 39 years old.
What is Sonakshi Sinha known for?
Known for: Dabangg, Rowdy Rathore, Lootera, Holiday, Dahaad, Heeramandi.
Featured image: Sonakshi Sinha. Photo by Bollywood Hungama, licensed under CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
