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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