Sonam Kapoor birthday special: From typical foodie to international diva (see pics)

A typical Punjabi girl, Sonam Kapoor has all that makes her a perfect 'punjabi kuddi'; apt attitude, fashion and the famous of all, her foodie side.Born to parents Anil Kapoor and Sunita Kapoor, Sonam has two other siblings, younger sister Rhea Kapoor and brother Harshvardhan Kapoor. Standing tall at 5.9" Sonam Kapoor's mother always wanted a normal family life for her daughter, she wanted her to finish off her college, learn household chores, marry and settle down.While giving an interview to a leading daily, Sonam once revealed how her mother raged into temper, when she got to know that Sonam alone ate 40 samosa's in petty competition with her father Anil Kapoor. But Sonam had other plans; all she wanted was to enjoy her life, weighing 80 kgs she never in her dreams believed to kick-start her career as an actress.She was already assisting Sanjay Leela Bhansali on a project, when the director offered her a lead role on one condition; she had to lose out all her weight.With so much confidence imbibed in her, Sonam went on a strict diet and workout regime and lost almost 25 kgs at the time of signing the film opposite Ranbir Kapoor.Ever since her weight-loss, Sonam never looked back and moving forward she went on to become Bollywood's most noted fashion icon. And not just her stylish diva image bagged her ambassadorship of L'Oreal Paris brand. Sonam has since promoted the brand on International platforms like Cannes and with her choice of designer ensembles; she makes the world sit-up and notice the Indian beauty.Take a look at her weight loss transformation...Sonam Kapoor used to weight around 80 kilograms when she was offered the lead role in Saawariya (2007). Sanjay Leela Bhansali placed a condition before her, where she had to lose weight, therefore soon after Sonam Singapore, she started off with her weight training Shervir and Monisha as well as artistic yoga with Bharat Thakur. Not many know but Sonam Kapoor was nicknamed 'giraffe' by her father who pointed her non-stop height growth and belly bump. Sonam had to face a lot of struggle to let go of her favourite cuisines. Sonam and her sibling's childhood was kept as normal as it could be by her parents, Sonam finished off her primary and secondary education from Arya Vidya Mandir in Mumbai after which she was sent off to completed her studies at Singapore when she was just 15.And as she was handed over a very small allowance, Sonam had to take a job of a waitress.The diva had showed off her hard-earned curves on numerous magazine covers, movies etc.Maintaining a svelte figure is not an easy task and especially for people who have tendancy to put on weight. As we often catch Sonam with layers of wobble around her. She showed off her touted Indian curves as she walked as a showstopper for Rohit Bal during the Indian Bridal Fashion Week 2013.We are also a big fan of her first look at the festival. The year was 2011, when she walked the red carpet as L'Oreal brand ambassador for the first time. It was an edgy yet feminine Jean Paul Gaultier gown which Sonam carried off with grace, scoring ten on ten, and letting the world know that she has arrived on the fashion scene.Sonam walked the red carpet of Cannes 2012 in the Alexander McQueen black lacy gown. Considering Sonam Kapoor's experimental streak, we know that the actress can pull anything in style and grace. Last year, at Cannes she even gave the Indian saree a new twist when she wore it with a cape. She opted for a lace sari by Anamika Khanna and embroidered jacket. What stood out in this look of hers was the pearl nathni which she pulled off well.It was a floral strapless Dolce & Gabana printed dress at Cannes 2013 that was a show stealer. Her side swept hair and a necklace completed her look.Sonam Kapoor opted for a sparkly Elie Saab couture dress for the opening gala dinner at Cannes 2013.Hold your breath to see how Sonam will hit the red carpet this year. Most probably she will be wearing a Indian designer or may be styled by sister Rhea Kapoor or good friend and designer Namrata Soni. Can't wait to see Sonam at the Cannes 2014 red carpet!