Milind Soman Biography: Wife, Age, Net Worth, Height, Movies & TV Shows, Siblings

Milind Soman is a multifaceted Indian supermodel, actor, film producer, and fitness promoter, renowned for his iconic appearance in Alisha Chinai’s 1995 music video Made in India and his role as Captain Vyom in the science fiction TV series Captain Vyom.

Profile

• Full Name: Milind Usha Soman
• Stage Name: Milind Soman
• Born: November 4, 1965
• Age: 59 years old
• Birthplace: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
• Nationality: Indian
• Occupation: Supermodel, Actor, Film Producer, Fitness Promoter, Businessman
• Height: 5 feet 11 inches (1.80 m)
• Parents: Prabhakar Soman and Usha Soman
• Siblings: Netra Soman, Medha Soman, Anupama Soman
• Spouse: Ankita Konwar
• Children: None
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $6 million USD

Early Life and Education

Milind Soman was born on November 4, 1965, in Glasgow, Scotland, to Prabhakar Soman, a scientist with the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, and Usha Soman, a biochemistry teacher, both of Marathi Brahmin descent.

His grandparents were doctors, contributing to a family of scholars.

He lived in London until age seven, when his family relocated to Mumbai, India, in 1973.

Raised in Dadar, Mumbai, alongside three sisters—Netra, Medha, and Anupama—he was enrolled in a Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) shakha at age 10, though he later expressed bafflement at its communal connotations.

Milind attended Dr. Antonio Da Silva High School and Jr. College of Commerce in Mumbai, where he developed a passion for swimming, representing Maharashtra at age 10 and winning national championships in breaststroke from 1984 to 1988.

He graduated from Saboo Siddik Engineering College in Byculla, Mumbai, with a Diploma in Electrical Engineering, initially intending to pursue a technical career before being discovered as a model.

Career

Milind Soman began his career in 1988 as a model with Graviera Suitings, earning a breakthrough in 1989 with Thackersey Fabrics for ₹50,000.

His fame skyrocketed in 1995 with Alisha Chinai’s Made in India music video, establishing him as India’s first male supermodel.

That year, he debuted as an actor in the English TV series A Mouthful of Sky as Akash Bhandarkar.

He gained widespread recognition as the titular superhero in Captain Vyom (1998–1999) and played Vikram Rajpoot in Sea Hawks (1997–1998).

His film debut was in Tarkieb (2000) as Captain Ajit Verma, followed by roles in 16 December (2002) as Vikram, Agni Varsha (2002) as Arvasu, and Rules: Pyaar Ka Superhit Formula (2003) as Vikram Varma, which he also produced.

Other notable films include Pachaikili Muthucharam (2007) as Lawrence (Tamil), Bheja Fry (2007) as Anant Ghoshal, Gandha: Smell (2009) as Sarang (Marathi), Bajirao Mastani (2015) as Ambaji Pant Purandare, and Lakadbaggha (2023) as Tarun Bakshi.

He portrayed Saladin in the Swedish films Arn: The Knight Templar (2007) and Arn: The Kingdom at Road’s End (2008), and appeared in English-language films like Valley of Flowers (2006) as Jalan and Agent Hamilton (2012) as Abdul Rahman.

His TV credits include Margarita (1997) as Pedro (also producer), Noorjahan (2000–2001) as Salim, Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 3 (2010) as a contestant (fourth place), and web series like Four More Shots Please! (2019–present) as Dr. Aamir Warsi and Paurashpur (2020) as Boris.

He judged India’s Next Top Model (2017–2018) and MTV Supermodel of the Year (2019–2021).

As a fitness promoter, he co-founded Pinkathon, India’s largest women’s run, and owns a fitness club, Breathe, in Delhi with Rahul Dev.

His athletic feats include a 2012 Limca Record for running 1,500 km in 30 days and completing the Ironman Triathlon in 2015 in 15 hours and 19 minutes.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @milindrunning
• Facebook Handle: Milind Usha Soman
• Twitter Handle: @milindrunning

Personal Life

Milind Soman, 59 years old, is married to Ankita Konwar, a former air hostess and fitness enthusiast, whom he wed on April 22, 2018, in Alibaug, Maharashtra.

Their 26-year age gap sparked social media trolling, but their shared passion for fitness has solidified their bond.

Previously, he married French actress Mylène Jampanoi in July 2006 after meeting on the set of Valley of Flowers (2006); they divorced in 2009.

Milind has dated models Madhu Sapre, Dipannita Sharma, Gul Panag, and Shahana Goswami.

He has no children and resides in Mumbai, Maharashtra, with properties including a sea-facing 4-BHK apartment in Prabhadevi (purchased in 2022 for ₹6.8 crore) and a farmhouse in Goa.

A non-smoker and non-vegetarian, he quit smoking after consuming 30 cigarettes daily and avoids refined sugar, previously drinking 20 cups of tea daily.

Discography

• Made in India (1995) – Alisha Chinai (Music Video, Featured Model)
• Jaanam Samjha Karo (1997) – Asha Bhosle (Music Video, Featured Model)
• Deewana (1999) – Sonu Nigam (Music Video, Featured Model)
• Shringar (2022) – Akasa Singh, Aastha Gill, Raftaar (Music Video, Featured Model)

Filmography

• Tarkieb (2000) – Captain Ajit Verma (Hindi, Lead Role)
• Pyar Ki Dhun (2002) – Rohit (Hindi, Lead Role)
• 16 December (2002) – Vikram (Hindi, Lead Role)
• Agni Varsha (2002) – Arvasu (Hindi, Supporting Role)
• Rules: Pyaar Ka Superhit Formula (2003) – Vikram Varma (Hindi, Lead Role, Producer)
• Surya (2004) – Surya (Hindi, Lead Role)
• Jurm (2005) – Rohit (Hindi, Supporting Role)
• Bhagmati (2005) – Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah (Hindi, Lead Role)
• Valley of Flowers (2006) – Jalan (Hindi/Japanese, Lead Role)
• Katputtli (2006) – Arjun (Hindi, Supporting Role)
• Pachaikili Muthucharam (2007) – Lawrence (Tamil, Supporting Role)
• Say Salaam India (2007) – Harry Oberoi (Hindi, Supporting Role)
• Bheja Fry (2007) – Anant Ghoshal (Hindi, Supporting Role)
• Arn: The Knight Templar (2007) – Saladin (Swedish, Supporting Role)
• Bhram (2008) – Devendra (Hindi, Supporting Role)
• Arn: The Kingdom at Road’s End (2008) – Saladin (Swedish, Supporting Role)
• The Flag (2009) – Arjun (English, Lead Role)
• Satyameva Jeyathe (2009) – Ranadev (Telugu, Supporting Role)
• Gandha: Smell (2009) – Sarang (Marathi, Supporting Role)
• Do Paise Ki Dhoop, Chaar Aane Ki Baarish (2009) – Sameer (Hindi, Lead Role)
• Shadow (2009) – Rahul Kapoor (Hindi, Supporting Role)
• Paiyaa (2010) – Baali (Tamil, Supporting Role)
• Nakshatra (2010) – Inspector Gupta (Hindi, Supporting Role)
• Vithagan (2011) – Badri (Tamil, Supporting Role)
• Agent Hamilton: But Not If It Concerns Your Daughter (2012) – Abdul Rahman (English, Supporting Role)
• Jodi Breakers (2012) – Mark (Hindi, Supporting Role)
• David (2013) – The Gangster (Hindi, Supporting Role)
• Alex Pandian (2013) – Alvin Martin (Tamil, Supporting Role)
• Samhita (2013) – The King (Marathi, Supporting Role)
• Nagrik (2015) – Vikas Patil (Marathi, Supporting Role)
• Bajirao Mastani (2015) – Ambaji Pant Purandare (Hindi, Supporting Role)
• Chef (2017) – Biju (Hindi, Supporting Role)
• Mukti: Birth of a Nation (2017) – General J. F. R. Jacob (English, Short Film)
• Hamara Tiranga (2018) – Arjun (Hindi, Supporting Role)
• Lakadbaggha (2023) – Tarun Bakshi (Hindi, Supporting Role)
• Doctor (2023) – Colonel James Anderson (Tamil, Supporting Role)
• Starfish (2023) – Arlo (Hindi, Supporting Role)
• One Friday Night (2023) – Ram Varma (Hindi, Supporting Role)
• Emergency (2025) – Sam Manekshaw (Hindi, Supporting Role, Upcoming)

Television

• A Mouthful of Sky (1995) – Akash Bhandarkar (English, Main Role)
• Daayra (1996) – Unknown Role (Hindi, Guest Role)
• Vakaalat (1997–1998) – Unknown Role (Hindi, Recurring Role)
• Sea Hawks (1997–1998) – Vikram Rajpoot (Hindi, Main Role)
• Margarita (1997) – Pedro (Hindi, Main Role, Producer)
• Tanha (1997–1999) – Unknown Role (Hindi, Recurring Role)
• Captain Vyom (1998–1999) – Captain Vyom (Hindi, Main Role)
• Noorjahan (2000–2001) – Salim (Hindi, Main Role)
• Deewarein (2000) – Unknown Role (Hindi, Guest Role)
• Ghost Bana Dost (2006–2007) – Producer (Hindi, TV Series)
• Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 3 (2010) – Contestant (Hindi, Reality Show, 4th Place)
• MTV Rush (2012) – Himself (Hindi, Guest Role, Producer)
• India’s Next Top Model (2017–2018) – Judge (English/Hindi, Reality Show)
• MTV Supermodel of the Year (2019–2021) – Judge (English/Hindi, Reality Show)
• Four More Shots Please! (2019–present) – Dr. Aamir Warsi (Hindi, Recurring Role)
• Paurashpur (2020) – Boris (Hindi, Main Role)
• Masaba Masaba (2022) – Himself (Hindi, Guest Role)
• The Royals (2025) – Maharaj Yuvanath Singh (Hindi, Main Role, Upcoming)

Net Worth

Milind Soman has an estimated net worth of $6 million USD.

His wealth stems from his modeling career, acting roles in films like Bajirao Mastani and Paurashpur, and producing projects like Rules: Pyaar Ka Superhit Formula.