Bollywood actress Soha Ali Khan turns 41 today and we are here to take a look at the lesser-known facts of the 'Nawabi Bookworm'. The pretty looking actress has fewer films to her name but there is a lot more to know about Saif Ali Khan's sister. Born on 1978, Soha is the youngest daughter of actress Sharmila Tagore and of Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, the 9th Nawab of Pataudi. Soha has some recognizable films she acted in and she was last seen in Tigmanshu Dhulia's 2018 film Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster 3. Soha Ali Khan Shares the Cutest Pictures of Inaaya Celebrating Independence Day and Raksha Bandhan with Taimur.
She has worked in films like Ghayal Once Again, Go Goa Gone, 99 (in which she starred alongside husband Kunal Khemu), Tum Mile, Mumbai Meri Jaan to name a few. Soha Ali Khan and beau Kunal Khemu got engaged on July 2014 in Paris. They tied a knot to each other in Mumbai on 25 January 2015. On 29 September 2017, she welcomed her cute-little baby girl and named her Inaaya Naum as she was born on the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami. Let us take a look at the lesser-known facts of the birthday girl. Soha Ali Khan Shares an Adorable Picture With Her Sweet ‘Babycino’ Inaaya Naumi Kemmu and We Love the Little One’s Expressions in It.
Beauty with Brains
Soha has been great in studies and is undoubtedly one of the most educated Bollywood actresses. She attended The British School in New Delhi and studied modern history at Balliol College, Oxford. The 41-year old has also earned a Masters degree in International Relations from the London School of Economics and Political Science. Which is why we call her a 'Nawabi Bookworm' to be precise.
Before Starting her Bollywood Career
We know Soha Ali Khan from her films but do you know what was her profession before entering the Film Industry? After finishing her further studies overseas, Soha worked full-time in a bank. Yes, herd it right! She has worked in Ford Foundation and Citibank before giving a shot in acting.
Soha Ali Khan's acting debut
Everyone knows Soha Ali Khan's Bollywood debut came when she starred opposite Shahid Kapoor in Dil Maange More in 2004. However, her first-ever film was a Bengali film titled Iti Srikanta which also released in 2004. The film also starred Adil Hussain and Reema Sen in supporting role. She has also acted in another Bengali film titled Antar Mahal that released in 2005.
Author Soha Ali Khan
Soha is a published author. She has written a book which is a collection of humorous anecdotes about her life as a royal princess. The book has been aptly titled The Perils of Being Moderately Famous. Her book has been shortlisted for the Atta Galatta- Bangalore Literature Fest Book Prize 2018 in the Popular Choice category.
Soha Ali Khan's Television Career
Soha had anchored the game show Godrej Khelo Jeeto Jiyo which aired on Star Plus. She has also hosted Spell Bee-India Spells on Discovery Channel. Soha also did What Not To Wear with designer Aki Narula for TLC.
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