Happy Birthday Sonakshi Sinha: Journey in Hindi Cinema, Top Movies, Web Series, Songs, and More

Sonakshi Sinha, daughter of veteran star Shatrughan Sinha, has made a distinct mark in the Hindi entertainment industry. But did you know that before making it big in the film industry, Sonakshi was a costume designer and did styling in films like Mera Dil Leke Dekho? She has also walked the ramp at Lakme Fashion Week in 2008-2009.

In 2010, Sonakshi made her acting debut opposite superstar Salman Khan with the action film Dabangg. The film was a big hit and also became one of the highest-grossing films of 2010.

As she celebrates her 37th birthday today, June 2, let’s take a look at Sonakshi’s journey in the entertainment industry, her best movies, songs, dialogues and upcoming projects.

Journey in Hindi Cinema

Sonakshi began her acting career with the action film Dabangg in which she played Rajjo, wife of Chulbul Pandey (played by Salman Khan). The film was a big hit and minted approx. Rs 219 crore worldwide. She won the Filmfare Award for Best Actress Debut for her performance in Dabangg.

Post that, she appeared in several big films like Son of Sardaar, Holiday: A Soldier is Never Off Duty, Rowdy Rathore, Dabangg 2 and Dabangg 3 among others. She gained widespread acclaim for her performance in the period drama film Lootera which also starred Ranveer Singh in the lead roles.

However, despite being a star kid, Sonakshi’s journey in the film industry was not easy. She faced several failures at the box office like Force 2, Noor, Happy Phir Bhag Jayegi, Kalank, Khandani Shafakhana and Tevar among others.

After a series of failures, it was Akshay Kumar’s Mission Mangal that gave her career a restart. The film also starred Vidya Balan, Sharman Joshi, Kirti Kulhari and Nithya Menon in the lead roles.

Post that, Sonakshi showcased her acting prowess in the OTT world. She made her debut with the web series Dahaad in which she played a cop. The series was released on Amazon Prime Video and also received decent responses from critics and audiences.

Recently, the actress was seen in director Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s web series Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar alongside Manisha Koirala, Aditi Rao Hydari and Shamrin Segal.

Sonakshi Sinha’s Best Movies

1. DabanggHelmed by Abhinav Singh Kashyap, the film marked Sonakshi’s deubt as an actor. In the film, she played the role of Rajjo, the love interest of Chulbul Pandey (Salman Khan).
2. LooteraReleased in 2013, the period romantic drama was directed by Vikramaditya Motwane and also starred Ranveer Singh. Sonakshi’s portrayal of Pakhi Roy Chaudhary was widely appreciated by the audience as well as the critics.
3. IttefaqThe mystery thriller film helmed by Abhay Chopra also featured Sidharth Malhotra and Akshaye Khanna in the lead roles. The film performed well at the box office.
4. Rowdy RathoreSonakshi played Paro, the love interest of Akshay Kumar in the Prabhu Deva directorial actioner.
5. Mission MangalIn the sci-fi drama film, Sona played the role of a scientist. The film was based on the life of the scientists at ISRO who contributed to India’s first interplanetary expedition Mars Orbiter Mission.

Sonakshi Sinha Best Dialogues

1. “Thappad se darr nahi lagta sahib…Pyaar se lagta hai.” – Dabangg
2. “Jab hamari dosti par shaq ho to ek sikka hawa mein uchaal kar dekh lena…agar chit gira to hmari dosti pakki….or agar patt hua to….to sikka palat dena dost, akele mein kaun dekhta hai”- Once Upon a Time in Mumbai Dobaraa
3. “In award ki keemat bas ek saal ki hoti hai…par duayein hmesha saath deti hai…isiliye kahungi Bas dua mein yaad rakhna”- Once Upon a Time in Mumbai Dobaraa
4. “Tu bhi andar se khokhli hai…main bhi…shayad hum dono ko ek aur chance milna chahiye”- Noor
5. “Purani deewarein paar nahi ki jaati…gira di jaati hain”- Heeramandi

Sonakshi Sinha Shows

1. DahaadThe thriller series marked Sonakshi’s OTT debut. Directed by Reema Kagti and Ruchika Oberoi, the series also starred Vijay Varma and Gulshan Devaiah in the lead roles and received a decent response from the audience and critics. It is streaming on the OTT platform Amazon Prime Video.
2. Heeramandi:The Diamond BazaarHelmed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, the eight-episode series was recently released on OTT giant Netflix and gathered mixed reviews from the fans. In the series, Sonakshi played the negative role of Fareedan, a courtesan.

Sonakshi Sinha Songs

1. Sanwaar LoonTalking about the best songs, the list should definitely start with this romantic track from Lootera. Sung by Monali Thakur and penned by Amitabh Bhattacharya, it’s a beautiful song picturised on Sonakshi.
2. Tere Mast Mast Do NainThe romantic track featuring Sonakshi Sinha and Salman Khan is from Dabangg. The vocals are from Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and the lyrics by Faiz Anwar.
3. Go Go GovindaThis track from the film OMG: Oh My God featured Sonakshi along with choreographer Prabhu Deva. Sung by Shreya Ghoshal and Aman Trikha, the song is considered one of the best Janmashtami songs.
4. Yeh Tune Kya KiyaYeh Tune Kya Kiya is another superhit romantic track on the list. The song from the film Once Upon A Time in Mumbai Dobaraa etched its place in the hearts of netizens. On YouTube, the song has gathered 171 million views.
5. Saree Ke Fall SaSonakshi’s chemistry with Shahid Kapoor in this dance track was widely appreciated by the audience. The song is from the film R..Rajkumar. On YouTube, it has been viewed more than 216 million times.

Upcoming Projects

Kakuda

Sonakshi will be next seen in an upcoming horror comedy film Kakuda which also stars Riteish Deshmukh and Saqib Saleem in the lead roles.

Nikita Roy and The Book of Darkness: The film marks Sonakshi’s brother Kussh S Sinha’s directorial debut. It also features Paresh Rawal and Suhail Nayyar in pivotal roles. The official release date of the film is still awaited.