Sonam (actress)

Bakhtavar Khan (born 2 September 1972) is a former Indian film actress, better known by her screenname Sonam. She is the niece of actor Raza Murad and granddaughter of veteran actor Murad. She primarily worked for Bollywood films.

Sonam
Born
Bakhtavar Khan

Born 02/09/1972
India
Other namesSonam
OccupationActress
Years active1988–1994
Spouse(s)Rajiv Rai (1991-2016 Divorced)
Murali Poduval (2017-)
Children1
RelativesRaza Murad (uncle)
Murad (grandfather)
Sanober Kabir (first-cousin)

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.

She first entered into the Bollywood industry after being launched by Yash Chopra in the 1988 film Vijay. 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 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 a doctor and divorcee Murali Poduval.[3]

Filmography

Year Title Role Language
1987 Samrat Telugu
1988 Vijay Hindi
Aakhri Adaalat Hindi
Mugguru Kodukulu Telugu
1989 Aakhri Ghulam Hindi
Aakhri Baazi Hindi
Tridev Hindi
Mitti Aur Sona Hindi
Sachai Ki Taqat Hindi
Asmaan Se Ooncha Hindi
Gola Barood Hindi
Hum Bhi Insaan Hain Hindi
1990 Kroadh Hindi
Naakabandi Sonia Hindi
Mandira Bengali
Chor Pe Mor Hindi
Aaj Ke Shahenshah Hindi
Kodama Simham Telugu
Apmaan Ki Aag Hindi
Shera Shamshera Hindi
1991 Raiszaada Hindi
Swarg Jaisaa Ghar Hindi
Ajooba Hindi
Dushman Devta Hindi
Fateh Hindi
Ajooba Kudrat Ka Hindi
Do Matwale Hindi
1992 Vishwatma Hindi
Baaz Hindi
1993 Police Wala Hindi
1994 Insaniyat Hindi

References


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