Soniya Mehra is an Emirati actress, video jockey and yoga instructor. She is the daughter of Indian actor Vinod Mehra.
Wiki/Biography
Soniya Mehra was born on Saturday, December 2, 1989, in Mumbai (age 33; as of 2022). Her zodiac sign is Sagittarius. When Sonia was two years old, her father died. Later, Sonia and her family moved to Mombasa, Kenya, where Sonia’s maternal grandparents raised her and Rohan (Sonia’s younger brother). At the age of seventeen, she moved from Kenya to Mumbai and attended Anupam Kher’s acting school Actors Prep for three months. She attended Mombasa College in Mombasa, Kenya and completed her studies in London. She began studying acting at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art at the age of 9, and won an honorary gold medal in the acting examination.
Soniya Mehra childhood photos (right)
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′6″
Weight (approximately): 55kg
Hair color: black
Eye color: dark brown
Body measurements (approximately): 32-28-32
tattoo
- Back of arm: Unalome
Unalome Tattoo by Soniya Mehra
- Left arm and right thigh: the word “breath” and a lotus flower (respectively)
Sonia Mehra’s tattoos
- Left arm: sunburst/ray of light
Sonia Mehra’s sunburst tattoo
- Right arm: Hamsa hand
Hamsa hand tattoo by Soniya Mehra
- Right arm: butterfly, feather, arrow, moon
Sonia Mehra’s tattoo on her right arm
- Left wrist: arrows and leaves
Sonia Mehra’s tattoo on her left wrist
- Back of neck: dream catcher
Sonia Mehra’s tattoo on the back of her neck
- On her left waist: Fairy (Note: She had a tattoo of an elf on her waist, which she later had removed and had a new tattoo carved in the same spot).
Sonia Mehra waist tattoo before and after comparison
- Right foot: flowers
Sonia Mehra foot tattoo
family
She comes from a Khatri family.
Parents and siblings
Her father Vinod Mehra (February 13, 1945 – October 30, 1990) was a famous Bollywood actor. In 1988, Vinod married Kiran Mehra. They raised two children together (daughter Soniya Mehra and son Rohan Mehra) and the relationship lasted for two years until Vinod passed away on October 30, 1990 He died of a heart attack. Sonia’s brother Rohan Mehra is an actor.
Photos of Sonia Mehra’s parents
Sonia Mehra and her brother Rohan Vinod Mehra
fiancé
Soniya Mehra and Kunal Singh, an agent in the luxury real estate industry, made their relationship public through an Instagram post in which they mentioned that they have been dating since 2012. In 2019, she got engaged to Kunal Singh. In an interview, when asked when the two got married, Sonia said:
I believe in the institution of marriage. This will take our relationship to another level. But I personally don’t think that two people who truly love each other must get married. Marriage is only a small part of love. There is no need for a man and woman who have been married for seven years to be more in love than when Kunal and I were not married. “
Sonia Mehra and Kunal Singh
Profession
actor
In 2000, she made her debut in the Tamil film Karuvelam Pookkal, directed by Poomani. In this film, she plays the role of Dhanalakshmi. She made her Bollywood debut in 2007 with the movie Victoria 203, where she played the role of Sara. In the film, she shared screen space with actors Anupam Kher and Johnny Lever. After the film was released, Sonia took a three-year break from her acting career.
Movie “Victoria 203” poster (2007)
In 2009, she played the role of Priya S. Shankar in the film Shadow directed by Rohit Nayyar. In 2012, she played the role of Anusha in the film Ek Main Aur Ek Tu, starring Kareena Kapoor and Imran Khan. In 2014, Sonia played the role of Tanya in the horror thriller Ragini MMS 2.
Soniya Mehra as Tanya in a still from the movie Ragini MMS 2 (2014)
video jockey
Mehra has also worked as a VJ for MTV India and participated in various shows aired on MTV India, including MTV Grind, MTV News and MTV Style Check. In addition to acting, Sonia works as a yoga instructor in Dubai.
yoga instructor
Sonia is spiritually inclined and regularly engages in Reiki healing and other related activities. In November 2010, Sonya found validation in her Reiki practice, which she credits with changing her life, perception, and lifestyle. Soniya is certified in Reiki 1 and 2, Crystal Healing Therapy 1 and 2, Tibetan Bowl Sound Healing 1 and 2, and Breathwork Facilitator. She is trained in guided meditation and is an avid essential oil enthusiast. In 2011, she completed 200 hours of RYT Hatha and Vinyasa Flow in Goa, India. In November 2011, she started working as a therapist and life coach at Reiki & Crystal & Sound Healing at Shivashakti Flow Yoga. In June 2015, she completed an advanced course in Reiki healing. She earned her 100-hour Blissology RYT yoga certificate from Blissology Yoga founder Eoin Finn.
Reiki Healing Certificate by Soniya Mehra
Facts/Trivia
- Her full name is Sonia Vinod Mehra.
- She spent her childhood living in London and Kenya.
- When Sonia was five years old, she began studying ballet. She specializes in a variety of dance styles including jazz, hip-hop, belly dance and kathak.
- Sonia’s biological mother Kiran Mehra is the third wife of famous actor Vinod Mehra. Vinod Mehra was previously in a brief relationship with legendary actress Rekha, but their marriage eventually broke down. Vinod later fell in love with former actress Bindiya Goswami, whom they married in 1980. Their wedding was called off in 1984. Vinod married Kiran Mehra in 1988; their marriage lasted for two years until Vinod Mehra passed away due to a heart attack in October 1990.
Rekha and Vinod Mehra
- She was barely two years old when her father Vinod Mehra died.
- Sonia loves to wear jewelry such as earrings.
- She follows a non-vegetarian diet.
- Sonia has suffered from mental health issues since she was a child. In an Instagram video, she shared how yoga has helped her manage long-term mental health issues.
- She is a fitness enthusiast and often shares her fitness regimen on social media; her hobbies include dancing, Pilates and aerobics.
Sonia Mehra during workout
- Sonia is a pet lover and has a dog named Buzz Lightyear.
Sonia Mehra and her dog Buzz Lightyear
- She occasionally drinks alcoholic beverages.
Sonia Mehra and her mother holding wine glasses
- In 2021, Sonia was featured in a magazine called Friday Lite.
Soniya Mehra in magazine
Categories: Biography
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