Sonampreet Bajwa, known popularly as Sonam Bajwa, is an Indian actress and model based in Chandigarh, with appearances in Punjabi cinema as her forte. She was born on August 16, 1989, in Nainital, Uttarakhand, into a Punjabi Sikh family. Her parents were both academics; her mother is Ritu Bajwa. Sonam has a twin brother named Jaydeep Bajwa.

She graduated from Delhi University and started off with a career in aviation, wherein she worked as an air hostess before she could think of entering showbiz.

Modeling and Acting Journey

Her step into the limelight was through modeling, as she was a finalist in Femina Miss India 2012. The irresistible charm of Sonam paved her way toward the silver screen. She entered into acting in 2013 with a Punjabi venture named Best of Luck, wherein she played the role of Simran.

Sonam shot to instant stardom and was cast in a number of blockbuster Punjabi films like Punjab 1984, Sardarji, Nikka Zaildar, Carry On Jatta 2, Super Singh, Shadaa, and Ardab Mutiyaran. Her performance in Ardab Mutiyaran brought home the PTC Punjabi Award for Best Actress in 2019.

Sonam also made appearances in other regional film industries. She debuted in Tamil cinema with Kappal (2014) and in Telugu films with Babu Bangaram (2016). In Bollywood, she was seen in “Bala” (2019) and the dance film “Street Dancer 3D.”

Personal Life and Interests

Sonam is currently unmarried. There have been rumors linking her romantically with Indian cricketer KL Rahul, although neither has confirmed the speculation.

Sonam stands at a height of 5 feet 7 inches or 169 centimeters. She weighs about 55 kg and maintains her physique through regular yoga, workouts, and a disciplined diet. Traveling, dancing, singing, and listening to music are some of her hobbies. On the other hand, she child’s heart for pizza, idli, dosa, ice cream, and continental food.

Social Media and Influence

With a growing number of followers, Sonam is a huge social media influencer. She has over 7.5 million Instagram followers, and she shares updates about her work, personal life, and lifestyle. She is also active on Facebook and Twitter.

Awards and Net Worth

Sonam’s talent has been recognized in many awards. Besides the PTC Award, she keeps getting recognition for her roles in Punjabi films. She supposedly earns ₹40–60 lakh per movie, with a gross net worth of around ₹5–8 crores.

Fun Facts

She was born into a Punjabi family but grew up in Uttarakhand.
Before entering films, she worked as an air hostess.
Her favorite song is “Aane Wala Pal Jaane Wala Hai” from the film Golmaal.

She owns a Porsche and dreams of traveling across Europe, Miami, and Himachal Pradesh.