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Sonam Kapoor turns 31: Check out some lesser known facts about the fashionista

  • Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor has carved a niche for herself in the industry with sheer hard work and determination. The diva’s powerful performance in her last release ‘Neerja’ won her a lot of appreciation. Along with her acting skills, Sonam is also known for her legacy in fashion and style. The ‘Khoobsurat’ actress has always spread magic with her perfect combination of oomph and glamour. As this fashion icon of Bollywood is turning 31 today, we bring you some of the lesser known facts about Sonam Kapoor.

  • Sonam Kapoor’s first job was that of a waitress, before making it big on the silver screen. The daddy’s girl worked as a waitress during her college days for that extra pocket money.

  • We all know that Sonam had made her acting debut with Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Saawariya’ in 2007. But this was not the first time she was working with Bhansali. In fact, the diva had assisted the ace film maker in ‘Black’ starring Amitabh Bachchan and Rani Mukherji.

  • It took around one and a half years for Sanjay Leela Bhansali to convince Sonam Kapoor to make it to the silver screen in ‘Saawariya’.

  • The diva, was once criticised for being over-weight. In fact, she had also dumped her boyfriend once who had issue with her weight.

  • While everyone knows about the bond she shares with her cousin Arjun Kapoor, not many are aware of the fact that Ranveer Singh too happens to her cousin from maternal side.

  • Sonam Kapoor has taken the pledge not to marry an actor. The diva feels this would help her spend more time with her partner.

  • The diva has a passion for dancing. While she has shown her commendable dancing skills in the movies, not many people know that Sonam is also at trained classical dancer.

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