Sonam Kapoor
Indian actress
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October 2023 | In October 2023, Sonam Kapoor sent a legal notice to a YouTuber for making a joke about her, leading to significant criticism across social media for what many deemed an unwarranted action. |
July 2023 | Sonam Kapoor made her acting comeback with the thriller Blind, a remake of a 2011 Korean film, which was released digitally on JioCinema in July 2023. |
August 2022 | In August 2022, Sonam Kapoor gave birth to a son and expressed her intention to focus more on motherhood while continuing to work in the industry. |
2020 | Sonam Kapoor, alongside other Bollywood actors, faced criticism for posting Instagram messages in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement, despite previously promoting skin-lightening products. |
2020 | She made a cameo appearance in 'AK vs AK.' |
2019 | Sonam Kapoor starred in the coming-of-age film Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga, where she played a closeted lesbian. The film, which aimed to break stereotypes about same-sex relationships in India, received positive critical feedback for its representation but did not perform well commercially. |
2019 | Sonam Kapoor starred in 'Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga' as Sweety Chaudhary and in 'The Zoya Factor' as Zoya Singh Solanki. |
2018 | Kapoor attracted controversy for declaring her support for Salman Khan after his conviction for hunting an endangered blackbuck, despite her previous criticism of trophy hunting. |
2018 | Sonam Kapoor appeared in the biopic 'Sanju', portraying one of Sanjay Dutt's love interests. Despite the film's controversial nature, Kapoor's performance was noted as 'sweet' and the film broke several box-office records, becoming one of the highest-grossing Indian films. |
2018 | In 2018, she acted in 'Pad Man' as Pari Walia, 'Veere Di Wedding' as Avni Sharma, and appeared in 'Sanju' as Ruby. |
2018 | Kapoor starred in the female buddy film 'Veere Di Wedding', which ranked among the highest-grossing female-led Hindi films. |
2018 | Sonam Kapoor faced a series of poorly received female-led films following 'Veere Di Wedding' and subsequently took a hiatus. |
May 8 2018 | Sonam Kapoor married Indian businessman Anand Ahuja in a traditional Sikh ceremony in Bandra, Mumbai. |
2017 | Sonam Kapoor hosted a dinner to raise funds for children suffering from cancer. |
January 2017 | Sonam Kapoor launched the trailer of the film 'Sisak', India's first silent gay love story, through her Twitter account. |
2016 | Coldplay released the song 'Hymn for the Weekend'. |
2016 | Sonam Kapoor portrayed Neerja Bhanot in the biographical thriller 'Neerja', winning the National Film Award – Special Mention and a Filmfare Award for Best Actress (Critics). |
2015 | Kapoor appeared with Hrithik Roshan in the music video for 'Dheere Dheere', with profits from the video donated to charity. |
2015 | Honey Singh released the song 'Dheere Dheere'. |
2015 | Kapoor starred in the romance 'Prem Ratan Dhan Payo', which ranked among the highest-grossing Bollywood films. |
2015 | In 2015, Kapoor starred as a runaway bride in the heist comedy Dolly Ki Doli, leading to negative reviews regarding her performance but still earning a nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Actress. |
2015 | Sonam Kapoor walked the ramp in a fashion show by Manish Malhotra for the Mijwan Welfare Society, which focuses on empowering girls. |
February 2015 | While filming Prem Ratan Dhan Payo with Salman Khan in Gondal, Gujarat, Sonam Kapoor was diagnosed with swine influenza but recovered the following month. |
2014 | Sonam Kapoor was listed in the top ten of UK magazine Eastern Eye's 'World's Sexiest Asian Women' list. |
2014 | Sonam Kapoor starred in the Yash Raj Films comedy-drama Bewakoofiyaan, although her role was considered poorly written by critics. |
2014 | Kapoor attended a charitable art exhibition organized by the Rouble Nagi Art Foundation and donated clothing and accessories to a website raising funds for In Defense of Animals. |
2014 | Kapoor starred in the romantic comedy Khoobsurat, receiving a Filmfare Best Actress nomination for her performance, despite mixed reviews from critics. |
2013 | She made a special appearance in the song 'Apna Bombay Talkies' in the film 'Bombay Talkies' and starred as Zoya Haider in 'Raanjhanaa' and Biro in 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag.' |
2013 | Sonam Kapoor was named Woman of the Year by GQ India and recognized as Style Icon (Reader's Choice) by Hindustan Times. |
2013 | Sonam Kapoor had a supporting role in the biopic 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag', contributing to her biggest commercial successes. |
2013 | The film 'Raanjhanaa' became a box office hit and marked a turning point in Sonam Kapoor's career, earning her praise and Best Actress nominations at multiple award ceremonies. |
2012 | Sonam Kapoor auctioned some of her clothes on Pernia's Pop-Up Shop, with proceeds donated to the Smile Foundation, a child-welfare organization. |
2012 | Sonam Kapoor took on a role as a computer hacker in the film Players, a remake of The Italian Job. The film was a commercial failure, contributing to a string of poorly received films in her career. |
2012 | Kapoor was featured on Rediff.com's list of 'Bollywood's Best Dressed Actresses' and reportedly received significant earnings for her endorsements, making her one of the highest-paid celebrity endorsers in India. |
2012 | Kapoor asked fans to donate to the Ogaan Cancer Foundation for her birthday, collaborating with the foundation to raise awareness of breast cancer. |
2011 | Kapoor starred in the comedy Thank You, which received poor reviews, with critics commenting negatively on her performance. |
2011 | She played Shahid Kapoor's romantic interest in the romantic drama Mausam, which also received negative reviews. |
2011 | Sonam Kapoor was named Brand Ambassador of the Year at the NDTV Good Times Gadget Guru Awards. |
2010 | Kapoor achieved her first commercial success with the romantic comedy 'I Hate Luv Storys'. |
2010 | She played the lead role in Aisha, a film based on Jane Austen's novel Emma, which was produced by her sister Rhea Kapoor. Her performance stood out in the ensemble cast. |
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