Sonam
Biography
Bakhtawar Murad Khan, better known by her screenname Sonam, is a former Bollywood actress born on September 2, 1972, in India. Her place of birth is listed as Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. She is the niece of actor Raza Murad and the great-niece of veteran actor Murad, and her cousin is actress Sanober Kabir. Professionally, her career as an actress encompasses twenty-six known credits according to database records. Her professional timeline includes a debut and breakthrough period from 1987 to 1988, followed by professional expansion from 1989 to 1994.
Career overview
Bakhtawar Murad Khan, better known by her screen name Sonam, is a former Bollywood actress born on September 2, 1972, in India. Her place of birth is further specified as Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. She comes from a family with established ties to the film industry, being the niece of actor Raza Murad and the great-niece of veteran actor Murad. Her cousin is actress Sanober Kabir.
Her career in the entertainment industry spans notable periods of professional activity, categorized professionally through her debut and breakthrough from 1987 to 1988, followed by professional expansion from 1989 to 1994. Throughout her career in acting, she established herself within Bollywood under her screen name, which originated from a change associated with a Tibetan and Punjabi boys' name that became popular in India.
As a former Bollywood actress, her professional record includes known acting credits across film and television. Her professional identity and biographical history remain referenced through film databases and historical filmography records.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
26 titles- Orphans of Tibet (2010)
- Aakhir Kaun Thi Woh? (2000)
- Vishwatma (1992) as Renuka (Surya Pratap's girlfriend)
- Baaz (1992) as Asha
- Dushman Devta (1991)
- Fateh (1991) as Sahira
- Kohraam (1991)
- Do Matwale (1991) as Sonu
- Kroadh (1990) as Sonu, Vijay's girlfriend
- Naaka Bandi (1990)
- Chor Pe Mor (1990)
- Pyar Ka Karz (1990) as Mona
- Jeene Do (1990) as Sujata (Suraj's girlfriend)
- Raiszaada (1990) as Sonam
- Tridev (1989) as Renu
- Lashkar (1989) as Barkha
- Asmaan Se Ooncha (1989) as Sonam (Pinky)
- Gola Barood (1989) as Pickpocket
- Mitti Aur Sona (1989) as Neelima
- Hum Bhi Insaan Hain (1989) as Shankar's Wife
- Aakhri Baazi (1989) as Sapna
- Aakhri Ghulam (1989)
- Sachai Ki Taqat (1989) as Sagar's girlfriend
- Aakhri Adaalat (1988) as Nisha Sharma
- Vijay (1988) as Nisha
- Mugguru Kodukulu (1988) as Sobha Rani
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Sonam best known for?
Sonam is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Tridev (1989), Bloody Smart (2026), Vijay (1988).
When and where was Sonam born?
Sonam was born on September 2, 1972 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
How many credits does Sonam have?
Sonam has accumulated over 26 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1988 to 2010.
What is Sonam's background in cinema and television?
Bakhtawar Murad Khan, better known by her screenname Sonam, is a former Bollywood actress born on September 2, 1972, in India. Her place of birth is listed as Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. She is the niece of actor Raza Murad and the great-niece of veteran actor Murad, and her cousin is actress Sanober Kabir. Professiona...
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