Sonal Chauhan is a well-known Indian celebrity actress, model, and singer who became very popular due to her first movie in Bollywood, Jannat (2008), where she acted alongside Emraan Hashmi. She is considered a classy lady with a powerful screen presence and a wide range of talents, and she still enjoys the admiration of the audience in the Hindi, Telugu, and Kannada film industries. The actress has earned a name for herself by moving from one film to another in various languages through her hard work, commitment, and love for the performing arts.

Early Life

Sonal Chauhan was born on May 16, 1987, in New Delhi, and although she was raised in a family with modest means, she still managed to demonstrate her interest in the world of modeling and glamour at a very young age. Her family always encouraged her ambitions, which helped her confidently participate in school events and competitions. Before entering films, she had already established a name for herself in the modeling industry. As of 2024, Sonal is 37 years old.

Education

Sonal completed her high school education at Delhi Public School, New Delhi, where she was involved in various extracurricular activities. After that, she took admission in Gargi College, University of Delhi, and got a degree in Philosophy (Honors). During her college days, she was also looking for modeling jobs at the same time, finally taking part in beauty contests and ramp shows that opened up the way to her acting career.

Family Background

Sonal comes from a good middle-class family. Her father, Raghuraj Singh Chauhan, is a retired police officer of Uttar Pradesh, and her mother, Shivani Chauhan, is a housewife. She has two siblings—a brother named Vikram Chauhan and a sister named Himani Chauhan. Sonal is currently unmarried, and although her name has been associated with personalities like Sahil Jaroo, Neil Nitin Mukesh, and Abhimanyu Dassani, she has never confirmed any relationship publicly.

Career Journey

Sonal’s entry into the entertainment world began with pageantry. In 2005, she won Femina Miss India World Tourism, followed by the prestigious Miss World Tourism crown, becoming the first Indian to win this title. Modeling success came to her very easily and brought along offers to act as well.

In 2008, she entered Bollywood with the movie Jannat, which became a superhit, and she was picked as a leading lady overnight. Later, Sonal jammed with many film industries, including Hindi, Telugu, and Kannada, and gave brilliant performances in movies like Pandaga Chesko, Legend, Sher, and Size Zero. Her unpretentious persona, superb acting, and commitment have earned her many supporters. Besides acting, she is also featured in numerous music videos and ads, and occasionally, she lends her voice as a singer.

Net Worth & Income

The estimated net worth of Sonal Chauhan is about $10 million (₹80 crores). As per the reports, she takes ₹1–2 crore for each film and a monthly salary of ₹20–25 lakh from brand endorsements, films, events, and digital collaborations.

Car Collection

Sonal is known for her love of luxury cars. Her collection includes:

Audi A6
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Hyundai Creta
Maruti Ciaz

Physical Appearance

Sonal maintains a disciplined fitness routine. She stands 5’8” tall, weighs approximately 56 kg, and has brown eyes and black hair. Her estimated body measurements are 35-27-34.

Interesting Facts

First Indian to win Miss World Tourism 2005
Became a household name after Jannat
Has over 6 million Instagram followers
Has walked the ramp at major fashion events
Trained singer and fitness enthusiast