Sonam (actress)

Bakhtavar Khan (born 2 September 1968) is a former Indian film actress, better known by her screenname Sonam. She is the niece of actor Raza Murad and great-niece of veteran actor Murad. She primarily worked for Bollywood films.

Sonam
Born
Bakhtavar Khan

(1968-09-02) 2 September 1968
India
Other namesSonam
OccupationActress
Years active1988–1994
Spouse(s)Rajiv Rai (1991-2016 Divorced) Murali Poduval (2017-)
Children1

Career

Sonam was named by her parents (Mushir Khan - father and Talat Khan- Mother) as "Bakhtavar". "Sonam" is her screen-name, which is reportedly coined by Yash Chopra to be more marketable in the Indian film industry.

Sonam first entered into the Bollywood industry after being launched by Yash Chopra in the 1988 film Vijay. She was just 20 years of age at the time. She shot to fame with the 1989 film Tridev where the popular song Oye Oye...Tirchi Topi Wale was picturised on her and established her as a sex symbol. She was frequently paired with actors like Chunky Pandey, Govinda and Naseeruddin Shah. Some of her notable films include Mitti Aur Sona, Aakhri Ghulam, Lashkar, Kroadh, Ajooba and Vishwatma. She also appeared in regional films. She married director Rajiv Rai in 1991 and declared that she was quitting films. She appeared in over 30 films from 1988 through to 1994.

Personal life

After marrying Rajiv Rai, who had directed her in Tridev and Vishwatma in 1991,Sonam left the industry. Her son was born to her in May 1993, named Gaurav Rai. Her father-in-law was the successful film producer Gulshan Rai. She had to leave India with Rajiv Rai in 1997, after an attempt was made on his life by gunmen working for the Mumbai organized crime leader Abu Salem.[1]

The couple settled in Los Angeles and then in Switzerland before shifting base to Mumbai again a few years ago. However, they have been living separately since 2001. Sonam and Rajiv divorced after 15 years of separation.[2]

In 2017, Sonam married for a second time to businessman and divorcee Murali Poduval.[3]

Filmography
Year Title Role Language
1987 Samrat Telugu
1988 Vijay Hindi
1988 Aakhri Adaalat Hindi
1989 Aakhri Ghulam Hindi
1989 Aakhri Baazi Hindi
1989 Tridev Hindi
1989 Mitti Aur Sona Hindi
1989 Sachai Ki Taqat Hindi
1989 Asmaan Se Ooncha Hindi
1989 Gola Barood Hindi
1989 Hum Bhi Insaan Hain Hindi
1990 Kodama Simham Telugu
1990 Apmaan Ki Aag Hindi
1990 Chor Pe Mor Hindi
1990 Shera Shamshera Hindi
1990 Aaj Ke Shahenshah Hindi
1990 Mandira Bengali
1990 Kroadh Hindi
1991 Raiszaada Hindi
1991 Swarg Jaisaa Ghar Hindi
1991 Ajooba Hindi
1991 Dushman Devta Hindi
1991 Fateh Hindi
1991 Ajooba Kudrat Ka Hindi
1991 Do Matwale Hindi
1992 Vishwatma Hindi
1992 Baaz Hindi
1993 Police Wala Hindi
1994 Insaniyat Hindi
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References
  1. "Rajiv Rai relocates to Mumbai after 14 years of his run-in with the mafia - Times of India". The Times of India.
  2. "After 15 years of separation, Rajiv Rai and Sonam are divorced - Times of India".
  3. Mulla, Zainab (19 April 2017). "Love struck! Tridev actress Sonam ties the knot again with Murali Poduval; all set to make a comeback in Bollywood!". India News, Breaking News, Entertainment News | India.com.



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