Happy birthday, Sonam Kapoor: Actress, fashionista, entrepreneur & so much more
This star juggles all her hats with so much grace.
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Sonam Kapoor at the 'Jeune & Jolie' premiere during the 66th Annual Cannes film festival at Grand Theatre Lumiere in 2013.
She changed India's sartorial sense, brought the world's A-list designers to the domestic red carpet, made girl-friendship movies in Bollywood an actual thing, all while managing to stay real.
Sonam Kapoor, who turns 33 today, is the country's favourite fashionista, a National Award winner, an entrepreneur, with a heart of gold.
After making a dream debut with Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Saawariya' opposite Ranbir Kapoor, Kapoor went on to win hearts as Bittu in Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra’s 'Delhi-6'.
And then there was no stopping this star-daughter as she went on to win hearts and set the cash registers ringing with 'Neerja' (for which she won the National Award), 'Padman', 'Raanjhana', 'Prem Ratan Dhan Paayo' and 'Khoobsurat'.
But it's not just her acting that sets the star apart, she also proved her entrepreneurship skills with her closing brand, Rheson. Kapoor joined hands with sister Rhea to launch their brand in 2017.
She's also one of the Bollywood biggest social media influencers. From sharing cute #EverydayPhenomenal updates with husband Anand Ahuja to giving a shoutout to family and friends, Kapoor uses social media to its full potential. She even launched her own app in 2016. She surely knows how to keep her fans happy.
And not one to be shut down by trolls or critics, and always speaking her mind, Kapoor is known to take a stand for her friends. From defending Swara Bhasker when the actress got trolled to breaking the 'actresses can't be friends' stereotype with her Instagram posts with Anushka Sharma, and Kareena Kapoor. Sonam Kapoor reportedly also changed her wedding dates because they were clashing with BFF Swara Bhasker's brother wedding dates. When Kapoor's not busy hosting the wedding of the year (ICYMI: Bollywood danced away at Sonam-Anand's wedding), making films, promoting girl power, she also takes out time to support causes close to her heart.
The one example was when Kapoor and Ahuja decided to ditch the traditional paper invites in favour of an e-invite for their wedding. The 'go green' message couldn't have been clearer!
Here's hoping the sparkle's never dull on this star!
Inside Sonam Kapoor, Anand Ahuja's Big, Bollywood Wedding
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Sonam Kapoor and Anand Ahuja tied the knot in a Sikh ceremony in Mumbai. The bride wore a red Anuradha Vakil lehenga and the groom was dressed in a custom-made achkan by designer Raghavendra Rathore.
Sonam Kapoor and Anand Ahuja tied the knot in a Sikh ceremony in Mumbai. The bride wore a red Anuradha Vakil lehenga and the groom was dressed in a custom-made achkan by designer Raghavendra Rathore.
Kapoor met the Bhane-owner through common friend Pernia Qureshi in 2014. While the duo stayed tight-lipped about their relationship for a while, they turned heads when they attended the success bash of 'Rustom' in 2016 together.
Kapoor met the Bhane-owner through common friend Pernia Qureshi in 2014. While the duo stayed tight-lipped about their relationship for a while, they turned heads when they attended the success bash ..
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Anil Kapoor strikes a pose with his co-star from many films Rani Mukerji, friend Aamir Khan and next-gen stars Ranveer Singh and Arjun Kapoor after the ceremony.
Anil Kapoor strikes a pose with his co-star from many films Rani Mukerji, friend Aamir Khan and next-gen stars Ranveer Singh and Arjun Kapoor after the ceremony.
Sonam Kapoor's band of brothers walked her to the mandap under a red chaadar.
Sonam Kapoor's band of brothers walked her to the mandap under a red chaadar.
The wedding was attended by the entire Kapoor khaandan. Producer Boney Kapoor and daughter Janhvi were twinning in shades of pink. Younger sister Khushi opted for a yellow mirror-work lehenga. The trio were all dressed by Manish Malhotra who was also very close to the late Sridevi.
The wedding was attended by the entire Kapoor khaandan. Producer Boney Kapoor and daughter Janhvi were twinning in shades of pink. Younger sister Khushi opted for a yellow mirror-work lehenga. The t..
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Amitabh Bachchan arrived for the wedding with children Shweta Bachchan Nanda and Abhishek, all dressed in white Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla couture.
Amitabh Bachchan arrived for the wedding with children Shweta Bachchan Nanda and Abhishek, all dressed in white Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla couture.
Sonam's cousins Arjun and Ranveer gave an impromptu performance after the wedding ceremony, singing 'Masakali' from Kapoor's 'Dilli 6'.
Singh is the actress's maternal second cousin.
Here: The actors strike a pose with Karan Johar.
Sonam's cousins Arjun and Ranveer gave an impromptu performance after the wedding ceremony, singing 'Masakali' from Kapoor's 'Dilli 6'.
Singh is the actress's maternal second cousin.
Here: The acto..
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Karan Johar strikes a pose with friends Rani Mukerji and the Kapoor sisters.
While Kareena opted for a pastel Anita Dongre outfit, Rani and Karisma were dressed in Sabyasachi, with the filmmaker looking dapper in a pink Manish Malhotra chikankari kurta.
Karan Johar strikes a pose with friends Rani Mukerji and the Kapoor sisters.
While Kareena opted for a pastel Anita Dongre outfit, Rani and Karisma were dressed in Sabyasachi, with the filmmaker lo..
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The Nawab and Begum of Bollywood strike a pose with the newlyweds.
(Images: Instagram/Filmfare)
The Nawab and Begum of Bollywood strike a pose with the newlyweds.
(Images: Instagram/Filmfare)
Le15's Pooja Dhingra's cake for Sonam and Anand depicted their relationship with a bride dragging a groom in a basketball court. Ahuja is a big fan of the sport.
Here: The newlyweds cut their wedding cake as Kapoor's mum Sunita looks on. Kapoor changed into an Anamika Khanna outfit post the ceremony.
(Image: Instagram/PoojaDhingra)
Le15's Pooja Dhingra's cake for Sonam and Anand depicted their relationship with a bride dragging a groom in a basketball court. Ahuja is a big fan of the sport.
Here: The newlyweds cut their weddin..
