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Born: June 9, 1985, Chembur

Height: 1.77 m

Siblings: Rhea Kapoor, Harshvardhan Kapoor

Parents: Anil Kapoor, Sunita Kapoor

Education: United World College of South East Asia, Arya Vidya Mandir, University of Mumbai, University of East London

Sonam Kapoor (born 9 June 1985) is an Indian actress and a former model. She is the daughter of Indian film actor Anil Kapoor. Kapoor garnered international recognition as a spokesperson for the French beauty brand L'Oreal.

Kapoor made her acting debut in 2007 in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Saawariya opposite Ranbir Kapoor and subsequently featured in the offbeat drama Delhi-6 (2009). She earned her first commercial success with the romantic comedy I Hate Luv Storys (2010), and followed with films such as Aisha, and Mausam (2011). Whilst the former brought her acknowledgment as a fashionista and praise for her unique sense of style; the latter earned her critical appreciation for her performance.

In 2013, Kapoor received immense recognition from critics for her role in the commercially successful romantic drama Raanjhanaa which is referred as her best performance to date. She subsequently featured in the biographical sports film Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, her second consecutive huge success in 2013. Kapoor has thus established herself as one of the most popular and promising contemporary actresses in Hindi cinema.

Kapoor prefers to keep her personal life away from media attention. There have been numerous reports regarding her dating life, however, she has never confirmed these.

During the filming of Kapoor's debut film, Saawariya it was widely speculated that she was in a romantic relationship with co-star, Ranbir Kapoor. However, it was denied by both the actors. After the films release, it was reported the couple had broken up. Later, it was reported that she is in a relationship with her I Hate Luv Storys director, Punit Malhotra, although, despite the fact that this was also denied by both, it was continued to be reported. In January 2013, it was believed the couple had separated.

Kapoor has also stated that her closest friends in the industry are actors Kareena Kapoor, Asin, Jacqueline Fernandez, Imran Khan and Dhanush, and fashion designer Shehla Khan.