Sonakshi Sinha sitting on the beach.

Sonakshi Sinha

Actor, Nature Lover and Business Entrepreneur

Biography

Sonakshi Sinha’s love of water and snorkeling propelled her to become PADI Open Water Diver certified 3 years ago in Maldives, her home away from home. This famous Hindi film actress, self-proclaimed environmentalist, and now entrepreneur unwinds by escaping into nature and disconnecting from her phone. She holds countless film nominations and awards for her work in front of the camera, diving in her downtime in Maldives, Seychelles, the Red Sea and the Great Barrier Reef, Australia. Sonakshi recently launched her own beauty brand Soezi™ press on nails. She is a vegan animal lover who advocates for animal adoption. In 2022, PETA India named Sonakshi their Person of the Year. She will be getting her Advanced Open Water certification next in the Andaman Islands.

Hometown

Mumbai, Maharashtra
India

Career Highlights

  • Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut and Stardust Award for Superstar of Tomorrow Female, Dabangg (2010)
  • 2 International Indian Film Academy Awards (IIFA) and 2 Star Guild Awards Best Actress Nominations, Rowdy Rathore (2012), Dabangg 2 (2013) and Son of Sardaar (2013)
  • Zee Cine Award for Best Actress (Critics), Best Actress at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne and Big Star Entertainment Award for Most Entertaining Actor in a Romantic Role, Lootera (2012)
  • Filmfare OTT Award for Best Actress Drama Series (Critics), Dahaad (2023)
  • PETA India Person of the Year, 2022

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