Some lesser known facts about Birthday Girl Sonam Kapoor that we bet you didn’t know!
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01/10Lesser known facts about the ethereal diva Sonam Kapoor
A true fashionista in all sense, Sonam Kapoor's idea of style has always been a talking point. Known to call a spade a spade, there is no holding back for Sonam when it comes to stating opinions. Having tasted commercial as well as critical acclaim, Sonam's best performance by far has been 'Neerja'. The actress not only managed to slam her haters with her acting chops in the film but also got at honourary mention at the National Awards this year!
While her Bollywood career has kept her much in talks, here are a few lesser known details about the ethereal diva that we bet you are not aware of!
While her Bollywood career has kept her much in talks, here are a few lesser known details about the ethereal diva that we bet you are not aware of!
02/10Sonam didn't want to be an actor
Not many know that Sonam Kapoor didn't want to be an actor but a director. She was even Sanjay Leela Bhansali's assistant director while the ace filmmaker was shooting for Amitabh Bachchan and Rani Mukerji starrer 'Black'.
03/10 Sonam has vowed to not marry an actor
It is not often that Sonam Kapoor's name gets linked to any of her co-stars or any actors per say. She, in many of her interviews, has maintained that she has vowed not to marry an actor since the work schedules make it difficult for the two to spend quality time together.
04/10 Before she became an actor, Sonam has also worked as a waitress
Despite the fact that her father Anil Kapoor has ruled over the Box Office for many years, Sonam's star kid status didn't keep her away from hard work. Before Sonam started assisting Sanjay Leela Bhansali on 'Black', the actress' first job was that of a waitress.
05/10It took Sanjay Leela Bhansali a year and a half to convince Sonam to make her Bollywood debut
Sonam Kapoor's big Bollywood debut opposite Ranbir Kapoor was in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's magnum opus 'Saawariya'. Talking about her debut, Sonam had once admitted, "When I met him he said I look like an Ajanta painting. I never knew I was good looking so was never sure of becoming an actress. It took him one and half years to convince me to do the role."
06/10Sonam is an voracious reader!
Not many know that Sonam Kapoor has a keen interest in reading and that her reading repertoire is just not the usual fashion magazines. She can talk nineteen to a dozen when it comes to discussions on books and reading!
07/10She once dumped her boyfriend because he had issues with her weight
Sonam Kapoor had solidarity even before she went on to become famous! While it is known that Sonam lost oodles of weight before getting in the industry of glitz and glamour, not many know that she once dumped a boyfriend because he made comments on her weight.
08/10Sonam lost 30 kilos before making her Bollywood debut
Sonam confessed that she never wanted to be an actor, and it took Sanjay Leela Bhansali a year and a half to convince her to make her Bollywood debut. Once convinced, Sonam lost 30 kilos to make her dream debut in 'Saawariya'.
09/10Sonam and Ranveer Singh are maternal cousins
While it is known that Sonam looks up to cousin brother Arjun Kapoor when it comes to discussions on her life, not many know that Ranveer Singh too is her cousin from her maternal side.
10/10Sonam is a trained Kathak dancer
While Sonam's dancing skills have received praises in abundance, not many know that the actress is a trained Kathak dancer.
