Sonali Raut

Last updated

Sonali Raut
Sonali Raut at an event in 2016.jpg
Raut in March 2016
Born (1990-12-23) 23 December 1990 (age 34) [1]
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
NationalityIndian
Occupations
  • Actress
  • model
Years active2010–2022
Known for Bigg Boss 8
Height1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)
Relatives Ujjwala Raut (sister)

Sonali Raut (born 23 December 1990) is an Indian actress and model who appears in Hindi films. [2] She has been a Kingfisher Calendar Girl since 2010, and was 19 when she featured in the annual calendar. [3] Raut made her acting debut with romantic-thriller film The Xpose in 2014 opposite Himesh Reshammiya and Yo Yo Honey Singh in a lead role. [4] She was a contestant in the reality television show Bigg Boss 8 . [5]

Contents

Personal life

She is the younger sister of India's most successful overseas supermodel Ujjwala Raut. Her father is a deputy commissioner of police.[ citation needed ] She completed her graduation from Mithibai College, Mumbai.[ citation needed ]

Career

In 2010, Raut won a modeling assignment in the annual Kingfisher Calendar , which features models in swimsuits. [6] She was the face of MAC Cosmetics in India. [7]

In 2011 she had done a sensational photoshoot with popular actor Ranveer Singh for Maxim magazine. [8] [9]

In 2014, Raut starred in the Bollywood film The Xposé opposite Himesh Reshammiya and Yo Yo Honey Singh in a lead role, [10] playing the role of a movie star who is murdered. Popular film critic Taran Adarsh from Bollywood Hungama wrote that she looked glamorous and played her role with confidence. [11] In an interview, she described Bollywood as "not very welcoming". [12] She dropped a commitment to be in a film entitled 99% Useless Fellows, angering the Kannada film director S. K. Basheed, to act as a contestant in the Indian reality TV show Bigg Boss . [13]

She became one of the contestants on Bigg Boss 8 and was evicted after a surprise vote decision, but was later brought back by the Bigg Boss because of her popularity. [14] [15] Then she was evicted, along with Puneet Issar, after 105 days. [16] [17]

Raut was offered the lead role in the film Hate Story 3 and was also offered a music video to mark the success of the series, she was the first choice for the film but She turned down Hate Story 3 as she wants to do roles that she can call her own. [18]

In 2016, Raut was seen in the film Great Grand Masti in which she played Shiney. She was also seen in the item song of the film "Lipstick Laga Ke". The song 'Lipstick Laga Ke' had become so much popular and was one of the top 20 songs of 2016. [19]

In the year 2017 she was signed as the cover for FFACE Fashion Calendar.[ citation needed ]

As of 2020, Raut has also signed action-thriller web series Dangerous opposite Karan Singh Grover directed by Bhushan Patel, produced by Mika Singh and written by Vikram Bhatt. [20]

She has also signed Music Video “Sniper” with Singer Shaan. [21]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2014 The Xposé Zara Peter FernandesLead Role
2016 Great Grand Masti ShineySpecial appearance in the song “Lipstick Laga ke”

Web series

YearNameRoleLanguage
2016Love Life & Screw UpsKashishHindi
2020 Dangerous Dia DhanrajHindi

Music Videos

YearSongNotesLabel
2020SniperWith Shaan Shaan

Music

2022GaltiyanWith Neeti Mohan White hill Beats
2024BalaamWith with Ayush Raina and Muskan kalyan let’s Get Louder

Television

YearNameRoleNotesRef(s)
2014 Comedy Nights with Kapil GuestAlong with Himesh Reshammiya and Zoya Afroz

to promote her film The Xposé

[22]
2014–2015 Bigg Boss 8 Contestant7th place Semifinalist

Evicted Day 104

 [23] [24] [25]
2015Killerr Karaoke Atka Toh LatkahAlong with Yuvika Chaudhary,

Ajaz Khan & Ashita Dhawan

2015 Comedy Classes GuestSeason 1 Episode 7[ citation needed ]
2016Box Cricket LeagueContestantIn team Ahmedabad Express [26]

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Shamita Shetty</span> Indian actress (born 1979)

Shamita Shetty is an Indian actress and interior designer. The younger sister of actress Shilpa Shetty, she made her acting with the romantic drama Mohabbatein (2000), which earned her the IIFA Award for Star Debut of the Year – Female. She went on to do films including Bewafaa (2005), Zeher (2005) and Cash (2007).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Shefali Jariwala</span> Indian actress

Shefali Jariwala, better known as the Kaanta Laga Girl, is an Indian actress and model who has appeared in several Hindi music videos, reality shows and films. She known for the music video Kaanta Laga. She participated in the dance reality shows Nach Baliye 5 and Nach Baliye 7 along with Parag Tyagi. In 2019, she participated in Bigg Boss 13. In 2018, she played the female lead in ALT Balaji's web series Baby Come Naa opposite Shreyas Talpade.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Rakhi Sawant</span> Indian dancer, model, actress, television talk show host (born 1978)

Rakhi Sawant is an Indian dancer, model, actress and television talk show host, who has appeared in many Hindi and a few Kannada, Marathi, Odia, Telugu and Tamil films. She was a contestant on the first season of the Indian reality television series Bigg Boss 1 (2006) and a challenger and finalist in Bigg Boss 14 (2020). She was the prospective bride in Season 1 of the Swayamvar TV series. Sawant has established herself as a sex symbol in Bollywood.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ujjwala Raut</span> Indian model

Ujjwala Raut is an Indian model.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Gauahar Khan</span> Indian actress (born 1983)

Gauahar Khan is an Indian actress, model and beauty pageant titleholder. She is Winner of Bigg Boss season 7, Gauhar appears in Hindi films and television. She started her career as a model and participated in the Femina Miss India contest in 2002.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kingfisher Calendar</span> Indian annual calendar 2003–2021

The Kingfisher Calendar was an annual calendar featuring models in swimsuits published by the Indian conglomerate United Breweries Group for 19 years from 2003 to 2021. Described by Rediff as "arguably the most prestigious modelling assignment in India", it was credited with advancing the careers of models and actresses like Katrina Kaif, Deepika Padukone, Yana Gupta, Sonali Raut, Ujjwala Raut, Nargis Fakhri, Bruna Abdullah, Deepti Gujral, Lisa Haydon, Aishwarya Sushmita and Angela Jonsson. Photographer Atul Kasbekar has been associated with the calendar since its inception in 2003 till its final issue in 2021. Kasbekar along with Vijay Mallya are credited with the idea of creating the annual Kingfisher Calendar.

<i>Bigg Boss</i> (Hindi TV series) season 7 Indian reality show

Bigg Boss 7 also known as Bigg Boss: Jannat Ka Wow Aur Jahannam Ka Aaw Dekhege Saath Saath or simply Bigg Boss: Saath Saat is the seventh season of the Indian reality TV series Bigg Boss which aired on TV channel Colors TV from 15 September 2013. Salman Khan returned as the host for the fourth time for a season which was longer than its predecessor, Bigg Boss 6 and lasted for 15 weeks concluding on 28 December 2013. The seventh season was launched with the tagline- 'Jannat Ka Wow Aur Jahannam Ka Aaw Dekhege Saath Saath'.

<i>Bigg Boss</i> (Hindi TV series) season 8 Indian reality show

Bigg Boss 8, which merged into Bigg Boss Halla Bol, was the eighth season of the Indian reality television series Bigg Boss, which premiered on TV channel Colors from 21 September 2014 and concluded on 3 January 2015 with five final contestants. Bigg Boss is the Indian edition of Big Brother. Salman Khan returned as the host of the series for the fifth time and Snapdeal was chosen to be the new presenting sponsor after the end of Colors' five-year deal with Vodafone India for the series.

<i>The Xposé</i> 2014 film directed by Anant Mahadevan

The Xposé is a 2014 Indian Hindi-language period thriller film directed by Anant Mahadevan and produced by Vipin Reshammiya under the banner of HR Musik. The film stars Himesh Reshammiya alongside newcomers Sonali Raut and Zoya Afroz, while Irrfan Khan makes a special appearance. Musician Yo Yo Honey Singh also appears in the film, making his Bollywood acting debut.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Akanksha Puri</span> Indian actress and model

Akanksha Puri is an Indian actress and model, who prominently works in Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada films. Along with few television shows. She is best known for her role as Goddess Parvati in Vighnaharta Ganesh. Puri was a contestant on the reality TV show Bigg Boss OTT Hindi - Season 2 and entered the show in June 2023 with 12 other contestants

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Vishal Aditya Singh</span> Indian television actor (born 1988)

Vishal Aditya Singh, is an Indian actor who works in Hindi television. He is best known for his roles in &TV's drama series Begusarai, and Colors TV's drama series Chandrakanta. He is also known for his participation in the reality shows, Nach Baliye 9, Bigg Boss 13 and Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 11.

<i>Bigg Boss</i> (Hindi TV series) season 10 Season of television series

Bigg Boss 10, also known as Bigg Boss: India Isse Apna Hi Ghar Samjho is the tenth season of the Indian reality TV series Bigg Boss. It began airing on 16 October 2016 on Colors TV. It was the first time when the doors of house were opened for commoners called Indiawale. This season ended on 29 January 2017 with Manveer Gurjar as the winner. Bani Judge became the first runner up.

<i>Bigg Boss Marathi</i> season 1 Indian Marathi reality show

Bigg Boss Marathi 1 is the first season of the Marathi version of the reality television show Bigg Boss broadcast in India. The grand premiere was held on 15 April 2018 on Colors Marathi and Mahesh Manjrekar hosted this season of the show. For this season of Bigg Boss, a lavish house set has been constructed in Lonavla. The Grand Finale aired on 22 July 2018 and Megha Dhade was declared as the winner and Pushkar Jog as the Runner-up.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Soundarya Sharma</span> Indian actress (born 1994)

Soundarya Sharma is an Indian actress. She made her acting debut with the romantic drama Ranchi Diaries in 2017. In 2022, she participated in Colors TV's reality show Bigg Boss 16.

<i>Bigg Boss</i> (Hindi TV series) season 13 Season of television series

Bigg Boss 13, also known as Bigg Boss Tedha, is the thirteenth season of the Indian reality TV series Bigg Boss and premiered on 29 September 2019 on Colors TV. Salman Khan hosted the season for the tenth time. The finale was scheduled for January, but it was given a one-month extension, and became the second-longest season. The grand finale of the show took place on 15 February 2020, when Sidharth Shukla emerged as the winner and Asim Riaz as the runner-up. Bigg Boss 13 became the most successful Bigg Boss season ever since the inception of the series and also the most watched and best season. It had an average 2.1-2.5 TRP every week.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Paras Chhabra</span> Indian model and television actor

Paras Chhabra is an Indian model, actor and reality television personality. He is known for winning MTV Splitsvilla 5 and for being a finalist in Bigg Boss 13.

<i>Bigg Boss</i> (Hindi TV series) season 14 Indian reality show

Bigg Boss 14, also known as Bigg Boss: "Ab Scene Paltega", was the fourteenth season of the Indian reality TV series Bigg Boss. It premiered on 3 October 2020 on Colors TV. Salman Khan hosted the season for the eleventh time. The Grand Finale took place on 21 February 2021 where Rubina Dilaik emerged as the winner and Rahul Vaidya became runner-up.

<i>Cirkus</i> (film) 2022 film directed by Rohit Shetty

Cirkus is a 2022 Indian Hindi-language period comedy-drama film directed and produced by Rohit Shetty. The film is jointly produced by Rohit Shetty Pictures and T-Series. The film stars Ranveer Singh and Varun Sharma in dual roles alongside Pooja Hegde, Jacqueline Fernandez, Johny Lever, Sanjay Mishra. In the film, two sets of identical twins mixed up at birth encounter each other as adults.

References

  1. ↑ "Bigg Boss 8: Contestants celebrate Sonali's birthday". The Times of India. 24 December 2014. Retrieved 17 August 2019.
  2. ↑ "Ujjwala Raut's sister Sonali to debut as young Zeenat Aman?". The Times of India. 14 December 2013. Retrieved 8 April 2020.
  3. ↑ "Sexy kingfisher calendar girl Sonali Raut". The Times of India. Retrieved 14 March 2020.
  4. ↑ "Sonali Raut does a Zeenat Aman in The Xpose". India Today. 7 April 2014. Retrieved 14 March 2020.
  5. ↑ "Bigg Boss 8: Sonali Raut to get evicted this Saturday!". India TV News. 26 September 2014. Retrieved 27 September 2014.
  6. ↑ "Kingfisher calendar hotties of 2010!". India Today. 2010. Retrieved 27 September 2014.
  7. ↑ "Supermodel Ujjwala Raut's sister Sonali raut in Bollywood". Hindustan Times. 5 May 2011. Retrieved 8 April 2020.
  8. ↑ "Ranveer Singh's close encounter". The Times of India. 24 October 2011. Retrieved 8 April 2020.
  9. ↑ "Sonali Raut and Ranveer Singh hot photoshoot for Maxim Magazine". India Tv. 28 November 2014. Retrieved 8 April 2020.
  10. ↑ "Sonali Raut unhappy about preceding Chitrangada". The Times of India. 12 August 2014. Retrieved 27 September 2014.
  11. ↑ "The Xpose Movie Review by Taran Adarsh". Bollywood Hungama. 16 May 2014. Retrieved 8 April 2020.
  12. ↑ "Bollywood's not warm: Sonali Raut". Hindustan Times. 25 September 2014. Archived from the original on 26 September 2014. Retrieved 27 September 2014.
  13. ↑ Vickey Lalwani (24 September 2014). "Sonali Raut is 100 per cent useless, feels director Basheed". Mumbai Mirror. Retrieved 27 September 2014.
  14. ↑ "Bigg Boss 8 eviction: Sonali Raut is the first one to leave the house". India Today. 28 September 2014. Retrieved 28 September 2014.
  15. ↑ Vickey Lalwani (2 October 2014). "Bigg Boss 8: Sonali Raut returns to the show". Mumbai Mirror. Retrieved 8 October 2014.
  16. ↑ "Sonali Raut: Happy to be out of Bigg Boss at the right time". India Today. 5 January 2015. Retrieved 17 July 2016. Sonali Raut, who was evicted from the house recently, is happy to step out after her stint on the show for 105 days.
  17. ↑ "My image in the real world is important to me: Sonali Raut". Hindustan Times. 6 January 2015. Retrieved 14 March 2020.
  18. ↑ "Sonali Raut gives Hate Story 3 a miss". The Times of India. 2 September 2014. Retrieved 18 March 2020.
  19. ↑ Shweta Parande (14 July 2016). "Great Grand Masti song Lipstick Laga Ke: Sonali Raut is HOT in this peppy number!". India.com. Retrieved 16 July 2016.
  20. ↑ "Bipasha Basu teams up with husband Karan Singh Grover for web project Dangerous, see pic". Hindustan Times. 6 August 2020.
  21. ↑ "Shaan and Sonali Raut snapped during 'Sniper' song shoot". Bollywood Hungama. 2 November 2020. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
  22. ↑ "Did Sonali Raut slap Zoya Afroz on Kapil Sharma's show?". India Today. 6 May 2014. Retrieved 23 March 2020.
  23. ↑ "Bigg Boss 8: Is Salman Khan protecting Sonali Raut from eviction?". India.com. 30 December 2014. Retrieved 23 March 2020.
  24. ↑ ""I Did Bigg Boss For Salman Khan": Sonali Raut". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 23 March 2020.
  25. ↑ "When Salman Khan compared Sonali Raut to Katrina Kaif on Bigg Boss 8!". Dna India. 20 October 2014. Retrieved 23 March 2020.
  26. ↑ "200 Actors, 10 Teams, and 1 Winner... Let The Game Begin". India.com. Retrieved 4 March 2016.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.