The film proved to be a breakthrough in her career. Starring opposite Imran Khan, Sonam did a fab job playing Simran in the film. Her acting transformation from her prevopus flicks was evidently praised and the fillm went on to be the first commercial hit of her career.
The one film that did perfect justice to her uber fashionista image, Aisha was considered to be whole out Sonam's film. According to the critics, Aisha was the film that asked her fans to watch out for some more brilliant performances from her side.
It was with Raanjhanaa that Sonam garnered a whole lot of positive feedback for her acting and holding on the character persona. Her transition from playing an innocent, manipulative girl to a headstrong and focussed one won her tons of appreciations including a nomination for Best Actress at the prestigious Filmfare Awards.
The film that was deemed a 'blockbuster' of the year, 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag' gave Sonam a brief chance to act. But the lady grabbed the opportunity and proved to be doing marvel with her tiny character in the film. She was said to have put her best foot forward by playing Biro in the film.