Sonam Biography: Ex-Husband, Age, Height, Net Worth, Parents, Songs, Movies, Siblings, Religion, Nationality

Sonam, born Bakhtawar Khan, is a former Indian actress best known for her work in Hindi and Telugu cinema during the late 1980s and early 1990s.

She rose to nationwide fame with her breakout performance in Tridev (1989), particularly through the iconic song “Oye Oye (Tirchi Topiwale)”, which became one of Bollywood’s most memorable dance numbers.

Sonam also starred in successful films such as Vijay, Mitti Aur Sona, Ajooba, Fateh, and Vishwatma before retiring from acting after her marriage.

Sonam
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Bakhtawar Khan
Stage Name:	Sonam
Born:	September 2, 1972 (age 53 years old)
Place of Birth:	India
Nationality:	Indian
Ethnicity:	South Asian (Indian)
Height:	5 feet 5 inches (165 cm)
Religion:	Islam
Parents:	Mansur Khan and Talat Khan
Siblings:	Rhea Kapoor and Harsh Varrdhan Kapoor
Spouse:	Rajiv Rai (m. 1991; div. 2016)
Relationship:	Divorced
Children:	Gaurav Rai
Occupation:	Former Actress
Net Worth:	$2 million

Early Life and Education

Sonam was born on September 2, 1972, in India. She is the daughter of Mansur Khan and Talat Khan and comes from a well-known film family.

Her grandfather was veteran actor Murad, while actor Raza Murad is her maternal uncle.

Filmmaker Yash Chopra suggested that she adopt the screen name “Sonam” before her Bollywood debut, a name that later became widely recognized in Indian cinema.

She grew up having two siblings Rhea Kapoor and a brother named Harsh Varrdhan Kapoo. There is no information about her formal educational background.

Career

Sonam began her acting career with the Telugu film Samrat in 1987 before making her Hindi film debut in Vijay (1988), directed by Yash Chopra.

She quickly became one of Bollywood’s most popular young actresses, appearing in commercially successful films including Aakhri Adaalat, Mitti Aur Sona, Tridev, Kroadh, Kodama Simham, Ajooba, Fateh, and Vishwatma.

Her glamorous screen presence and energetic dance performances made her one of the most recognizable actresses of her era.

Her biggest breakthrough came with Tridev (1989), where the chart-topping song “Oye Oye” turned her into a household name across India.

Following her marriage to filmmaker Rajiv Rai in 1991, she gradually stepped away from acting to focus on her family.

After surviving a difficult period that included threats against her family and relocating abroad, Sonam remained away from the film industry for decades before making public appearances again in India during the 2020s.

Awards and Nominations

• Gained nationwide recognition for Tridev (1989).
• Widely celebrated for the iconic song “Oye Oye (Tirchi Topiwale)”.
• Established herself as one of Bollywood’s leading actresses during the late 1980s and early 1990s.

Social Media

She does not have a social media account.

Personal Life

Sonam, 53 years old, stands 5 feet 5 inches (165 cm) tall. She is currently divorced with Rajiv Rai, they dated from 1991 to 2016 and has one son, Gaurav Rai.

She has lived in several countries, including the United Kingdom and Europe, following her departure from India after security concerns involving her family.

There is no verified public information about any relationships after her divorce from Rajiv Rai. Outside her film career, she enjoys travelling and spending holidays with her family and close friends.

Net Worth

Sonam has an estimated net worth of $2 million USD. Her income was primarily earned through her successful acting career in Hindi and Telugu films during the late 1980s and early 1990s.

Additional income has come from public appearances and other private ventures following her retirement from acting.

Filmography

• Samrat (1987)
• Vijay (1988)
• Aakhri Adaalat (1988)
• Mitti Aur Sona (1989)
• Tridev (1989)
• Sachai Ki Taqat (1989)
• Kroadh (1990)
• Kodama Simham (1990)
• Ajooba (1991)
• Fateh (1991)
• Vishwatma (1992)
• Insaniyat (1994)