For most people, when they think of Khoon Bhari Maang, the first image that springs to mind is just rekha’s vengeance arc, kabir bedi’s village, or Even the crocodile accident. Instead, it often sonu Walia, the actress who left a lasting impression With her portrayal of Rekha’s glamorous best friend-trurned-homewreker, nandini. Her sizzling chemistry with kabir bedi in the song “main teri hoon jaanam” is etched in fan’s collective memory. Her Performance Even Earned Her the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress.
Speaking to etimes in a rare interview, sonu reflected on what made nandini such an iconic character. “I think it was perhaps one of the first grey female character of that time. Resonated very well it is a trend to show grey character, but back then. “
Contrary to Popular Belief, Khoon Bhari Maang was not sonu Walia’s debut. Her first film was actually the 1986 thriller Shart, Directed by Ketan Anand. She also worked on akarshan, a film that was shot before Khoon Bhari Maang but released later.
Sonu Walia Won Her First and Only Filmfare Award for Her Performance in the Film Khoon Bhari Maang. (Photo: Express Archives)
In the same conversation, sonu walia opened up about how she landed the role of nandini. “I got khoon bhari maang caree I had done in a couple of films which under production. The first film was akarshan, and that was nearly completed. Numbers (rakesh). But I have a few reelshan, and he has a crucial part of the character, he is convinced. Mahaadev, and that is how I got the film. “
Before Making Her Mark in Bollywood, Sonu Walia Stepped into the Spotlight By Winning The Miss India Title in 1985 (Photo: Express Archives)
While Khoon Bhari Maang remains In 1985, She was crowned Miss India, a Huge Achievement in itself. Born Sanjeet Kaur Walia in a Punjabi Family, Her Father Satinder Singh Walia Served in the Indian Army, While Her Mother Damanjit Kaur was a Homemaker. “Sonu” was a childhood nickname that stuck. Her early success, howver, was followed by a series of setbacks. Despite work with Legendary Filmmaker Manmohan Desai in Tofan (Opposite Amitabh Bachchan), The Film Turned Out to Be A Commercial Disaster. Worse Still, She found Herself Typecast.
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“I almost would have said no to 50 films because they are not negative character. That thing with the industry, you get typecast here very easy.” Another hurdle she faced was something beyond her control. Her height. At 5’8 “, sonu walia towered over many of the rising stars To play leading to towed heroes like Amitabh Bachchan, and Vinod Khan, they are not their careers. Unfortunately, the Romantic Lead Mold anymore.
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Sonu walia shared screen space with mukesh khanna in the television series yug. (Photo: Express Archives)
In time, she transitioned to television, with roles in serials like ghutan, yug, and br chopra’s mahabharat. After that, she gradually stepped away from the limelight. Eventually, she met surya pratap singh, a us-based hotelier and film production. After marrying him, she moved to America and appeared in a Few Sporadic Films Like Kasam (2001), Soryakaant (2005), and JAI Maa Sherawaali (2008), The last of which was produced by Husband and sa hor in t. Role.
Tragedy struck in 2009 In the years that followed, a grieving sonu returned to India and moved in with her sister monu and brother-in-la vineet sharma. But some passions are too deeply rooted to ever be forgotten. So in 2018, Sonu Returned To The Industry, This Time Behind the Scenes. She co -produced jogiyaa rocks, starring kirti kulhari. Today, she hopeful about the possessibilities offered by the ott boom, which has created space for nuanced character and actors of all backgrounds, ages, and yes, heighs. She now hopes to take on the kind of rolls she was on deenied, free from the constraints of typecasting and physical stereotypes.