Quick Facts
Biography
Sonu Walia (born 19 February 1964) is a Bollywood actress, winner of Miss India pageant and model. A psychology graduate and a student of journalism, Walia took up modelling before she entered the Miss India contest.
Career
Walia won the Miss India contest in 1985 and went on to compete in Miss Universe 1985. She took over from Juhi Chawla, Miss India 1984 and, after completing her responsibilities, relinquished her crown to Mehr Jesia in 1986.
In 1988, she acted in the film Akarshan in many bold scenes. A kissing scene of hers became very famous. That year, she won the Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award for Khoon Bhari Maang, which also starred Rekha and Kabir Bedi.
From 1988 - 1990, she played the role of Maharani Chitrangadha, mother of Babruvahana, in Mahabharat TV show. She acted in a TV serial called Betaal Pachisi with Tom Alter and Shahbaz Khan.
Personal life
She was married to Surya Prakash, an NRI based in the US who was an Indian film producer. They have a daughter. She shuffles between India and US.
She is 5'8" tall. Walia has a younger sister.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Shart | as a Model | |
| 1988 | Khoon Bhari Maang | Nandini | |
| 1988 | Akarshan | Priya | |
| 1989 | Apna Desh Paraye Log | ||
| 1989 | Mahaadev | Dancer | |
| 1989 | Toofan | as Herself | |
| 1989 | Clerk | Sonu | |
| 1990 | Mahasangram | Neelam | |
| 1990 | Tejaa | Heena | |
| 1990 | Haatim Tai | ||
| 1990 | Agneekaal | Mary D'Souza | |
| 1991 | Numbri Aadmi | Paro | |
| 1991 | Khel | Tara Jaisingh | |
| 1991 | Haque | Alpana - Swami's daughter | |
| 1991 | Pratikar | Uma Singh | |
| 1991 | Thalapathi | Tamil film Dancer (special appearance) | |
| 1991 | Swarg Jaisaa Ghar | Devki | |
| 1991 | Rupaye Dus Karod | ||
| 1991 | Jeevan Daata | Priya Singh (Shivram's daughter) | |
| 1992 | Tahalka | Jenny D'Costa | |
| 1992 | Dil Aashna Hai | Salma A. Baig | |
| 1992 | Nishchaiy | Parvati | |
| 1993 | Sahibaan | Rajkumari Razee | |
| 1994 | Mahakshathriya | Kannada Movie | |
| 1994 | Anari Dada | ||
| 1995 | Jallaad | ||
| 1995 | Fauji | Lajwanti ("Lajjo") | |
| 1996 | Yash | Mrs. Kalpana Rai | |
| 1998 | Sarbans Dani Guru Gobind Singh | Begam Sahiba | |
| 2001 | Kasam | Bijlee | |
| 2005 | Suryakaant | ||
| 2008 | Jai Maa Sherawaali | Devi Maa Sherawaali | credited as Sonu Pratap Walia |