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Sonam Kapoor: What makes the actress bold and beautiful

Last updated on - Aug 29, 2018, 12:36 IST
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Sonam Kapoor stuns in stripped red and white dress

New bride Sonam Kapoor headed straight to Cannes post her wedding and is now putting up one after the other stunning appearances at the French Rivera. The diva who donned a semi-casual shirt and denims during the day changed to a dramatic stripped white and red dress for her next appearance. Looking every bit glamourous in the casual Emilia Wickstead dress complemented with pearls and shades with her hair tied at the back, Sonam soaked the French sun at leisure while posing for the cameras.
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Watch: Sonam Kapoor flaunts her curvaceous body by the pool in Phuket

‘Veere Di Wedding’ had piqued fans’ curiosity ever since the star cast was revealed. With Kareena Kapoor Khan set to make her comeback onscreen after embracing motherhood, the curiosity is bound to increase.
While we know Bebo has been hitting the gym hard to shed the extra pounds, it looks like she is not the only one. Sonam Kapoor wowed fans with her curvaceous bikini body. The ‘Neerja’ actress was seen flaunting her toned body while relaxing by the pool with co-stars Swara Bhaskar, Shikha Talsania and sister Rhea Kapoor.
Sonam is seen clad in a black bikini that boasts of her washboard abs and trim waistline. The ladies are currently in Phuket to shoot for a song sequence for their film.
Helmed by Shashanka Ghosh, the movie stars Sumeet Vyas opposite Kareena, apart from the lovely ladies.
The movie marks Rhea Kapoor’s second attempt to ace the chick flick genre in Bollywood. It is slated to release on May 28, 2018.

Watch the video here:
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Sonam Kapoor and Beyonce in Coldplay's new single

Bollywood actress cum fashion diva, Sonam Kapoor has been garnering a lot of praises for the trailer of her upcoming flick, ‘Neerja’. Now we hear, that the 'Prem Ratan Dhan Payo' actress has bagged her first English single in collaboration with the British band, Coldplay for their new single, 'Hymn for the weekend'. The video also features American pop diva Beyonce, who has also lent her vocals to the track. When Mumbai Mirror contacted the actress, she said, "I love Coldplay's music and so does the world. It was a huge honour to be a part of the video. It's a great concept and I had a lot of fun shooting for it." The 30-year-old actress plays a mystical muse in the video directed by Ben Mor. Sonam's sister, Rhea Kapoor, who often styles her looks conceptualised her look for this video too. A source in the report was quoted saying, "They zeroed in on a desi look with Sonam in a ghagra choli and wearing the traditional mang tika and a nose ring."

While Sonam Kapoor is happy to share screen space with a big name like Beyonce, all is not well for her. Find out why she's being abused by some B-Town actresses...
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Sonam Kapoor: Actresses abuse me for my fashion sense

Sonam Kapoor is truly the fashionista of Bollywood. The actress has pulled off even the most bizarre outfits with finesse. Time and again, she has set trends in the competitive world of fashion. On the cover launch of Filmfare Glamour and Style Awards, Sonam told reporters that she was once abused by a ‘big actress’ for her fashion sense. She said, “A lot of actresses are abusing me for it. I remember a very big actress telling me ‘Sonam, why did you do this. You know how much money I am paying my stylist right now’. “I was like I don’t pay my stylist, it’s my sister or I just style myself. You just have to be yourself.” While we are not so surprised by Sonam’s confession, we wonder who is this ‘big actress’ Sonam was talking about.

Read on to find out what Sonam had to say on gender bias in Bollywood...
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Sonam: I have been fending for myself since I was 18

Sonam voiced her opinion against the gender bias in Bollywood, at a recent panel discussion, as reported on Hindustan Times. She went on to highlight the unequal pay system for female actors in the industry. She said that she has refused to work with directors who pay female actors less than their male counterparts. She further added that she has been fending for herself since she was 18 and that although saying to no money is hard for her, she will continue to refuse lower pay since it's not morally right.

On a different note, let's take a look at why Sonam Kapoor doesn't want to go public about her relationships...

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Sonam Kapoor: What makes the actress bold and beautiful

<strong>Sonam Kapoor doesn&rsquo;t want to go public about her relationships</strong><br /> <br /> <br /> According to an IANS report, Sonam Kapoor says she is &ldquo;completely against&rdquo; the idea of opening up about her personal life as it takes the focus away from her work. Sonam Kapoor said: &ldquo;I will never talk about my relationships in print. I don&rsquo;t think that&rsquo;s appropriate, so I never will. I am not hesitant, but I am completely against talking about my relationships to the press because I think it takes away the focus from your work and the focus changes.&rdquo; Read on to know what Anil Kapoor said about Sonam Kapoor&#39;s career...
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Anil Kapoor talks about Sonam Kapoor’s career graph

Sonam Kapoor might be dominating the scene at fashion shows, but papa Anil Kapoor feels that she is still short of a blockbuster. Talking about the tall and stylish Sonam, Anil Kapoor said that he cannot imagine Sonam doing anything but Aisha and Khoobsurat as such films are usually done by actors when they have established their careers but Sonam had done them early on in her career, as reported on HindustanTimes.com. The proud father said that her debut film had not worked and that he likes it that she has learnt things the hard way. He added that the best phase of her career was about to begin, considering the kind of films that she was working on currently.

However, the successful actress is still single but happy. Know what she had to say about it…
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'I am happy to be single'

Actress Sonam Kapoor has no plans of tying the knot anytime soon, reports PTI. The 30-year-old Bollywood fashionista, who walked the ramp as a Varanasi bride for designer duo Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla, said she is enjoying her singlehood. “Why everyone is asking about my marriage? I am happy to be single,” Sonam said when asked about her marriage plans.

Click further to see the outfit in which Sonam scorched the ramp at IIJW 2015...
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PIC: Sonam Kapoor sizzles in green at IIJW 2015

Actress Sonam Kapoor attended the inauguration of India International Jewellery Week 2015. The fashionista looked stunning in an emerald green coloured Michael Costello gown. The flowy gown had sheer detailing on the neckline with some embellishments on it. Sonam was clicked while fastening an emerald earring at the do. Styled by sister Rhea Kapoor and Namrata Soni, Sonam looked ravishing on the ramp.

Read on to know about Sonam's special appearance in her brother's film Mirziya...
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Sonam Kapoor's special appearance in brother's film 'Mirziya'?

Recently, it was reported that Sonam Kapoor had gone on a digital detox tour. However, according to a report on Bollywoodlife.com, the actress was in Hunder to shoot for Mirziya. The film will mark the Bollywood debut her brother Harshvardhan. Seems like the doting sister is doing her bit for the film directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra. Further to the report, Sonam's role in the film will be a special appearance.

Read on to know what was reported about her Ladakh getaway...
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Sonam's Ladakh getaway

Sonam Kapoor loves travelling but thanks to her hectic schedule, couldn't make time for a vacation. However, as soon as she had the chance, Sonam packed her bags and took off for a backpacking trip to Ladakh. She also decided to go on a digital detox and travelled to the beautiful locale sans her phone. A source close to the actress has been quoted in a Pinkvilla report as saying that Sonam wanted to unwind and backpack across Ladakh as that's something she wanted to do for the longest time and so as soon as she found an open window she packed her bags and headed up north. The source also added that the actress decided to go on a digital detox and kept herself away from all kinds of technology including her iPad and phone.Revealing her plans, the source says that the next trip on the actress' to-do list is Cambodia.

So while Sonam's digital detox is making news, read on to know her diet secrets for that svelte frame...
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Sonam Kapoor: What makes the actress bold and beautiful

While Kareena Kapoor had introduced the concept of 'size zero' in Bollywood, Sonam Kapoor is not lagging far behind. Sonam will introduce a specialised diet called ‘The protein sparing modified fast’ in India. The diet has been followed by many famous personalities including the likes of Kate Middleton, Gisele Bundchan and Jennifer Lopez but Sonam will be the first one to introduce it in India, reports Bollywoodlife.com. Sonam is on this diet for her upcoming films - Prem Ratan Dhan Payo and Battle for Bittora, the report further states.

Just like her dad, Sonam also plans to venture into Hollywood soon. Read on to know more about the roles that she has auditioned for, in Hollywood...
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Sonam Kapoor: What makes the actress bold and beautiful

Following in the footsteps of her father, Anil Kapoor, Sonam Kapoor is all set to go the Hollywood way, claims a report on Bollywoodlife.com. The actress has been quoted in a report as saying that she is auditioning for some international projects and would talk about them only when she is finalised for a role. The actress has further said that, though she was born with a silver spoon, she has worked really hard to get her career going.

While Sonam’s looking forward to work in Hollywood projects, she was a naughty child during her school days. Read on to know more…
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Though Sonam Kapoor is enjoying her Bollywood journey, the actress misses her childhood days. According to a report on Bollywoodlife.com, Sonam Kapoor, who was a naughty kid, use to bully boys and beat them up. Yes, you read it correct! The Raanjhanaa actress was indeed a dabangg kid. Quoting Sonam Kapoor, the report stated that she has fond childhood memories, especially that of playing on swings and bullying boys. She use to love slides as a game and also loved to bully boys, push them from the slides and beat them up. The report further stated that she misses her childhood days as they were carefree.

Sonam Kapoor is currently busy shooting for her next, Neerja, a biopic on late Indian airhostess. While she is busy, click on the next slide to know as to why did Sonam Kapoor took a 10 day leave from the shoot...
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Sonam Kapoor: What makes the actress bold and beautiful

Fashionista Sonam Kapoor turned 30 on June 9, 2015. According to sources, the diva, who will be seen as Neerja in the biopic of the late airhostess Neerja Bhanot, has taken a 10-day off from work to ring in her big day with her close buddies in London. Sister Rhea Kapoor is likely to join the celebration. Sonam is likely to visit Florence, Italy, Amsterdam and Netherlands before resuming work.

Getting nostalgic on her birthday, the Saawariya girl also shared a childhood picture of hers on the occasion. Click further to have a look...
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Sonam Kapoor: What makes the actress bold and beautiful

Today, she is called the fashionista of Bollywood. But there was a time when Sonam Kapoor was a disarmingly innocent little girl, far away from the world of lights, camera and action. The picture above tells that the actress has indeed come a long way in her life. From the look of it, the picture seems to be at least 15 years old wherein Sonam’s ageless father Anil Kapoor holds her with an arm around her as she sports a cute smile. Dressed in a light blue top, Sonam’s younger sister Rhea Kapoor also adds to the cuteness of picture.

Read further to find out how Sonam reacted to memes about her and her father Anil Kapoor…
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Sonam Kapoor thinks that memes comparing her with Anil Kapoor are hilarious

Sonam Kapoor's dramatic feather outfit at Cannes 2015 red carpet inspired many funny memes with one even comparing the outfit to Anil Kapoor, according to the reports. However, the actress, who is known for her bold attitude, took the entire episode with a pinch of salt and shared it on her social networking site and wrote, "This is hilarious. I felt like a princess just so you know!" [sic] Way to go girl! The report further stated that in the past too, her style of saying 'you know what I mean' inspired a spoof, which went viral. Even then, the actress had sportingly shared it on her blog.

Read on to know why Aamir Khan had recently dropped on the sets of Sonam Kapoor's upcoming film Neerja...
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Aamir Khan dropped by on the sets of Sonam Kapoor's upcoming film, Neerja, a biopic based on the life of Pan Am flight attendant, Neerja Bhanot, reports PTI. The film went on the floors last month, and several celebrities including Vidya Balan, Boman Irani, Anil Kapoor and Raju Hirani have visited the sets of the film. "I knew that getting Aamir Khan, Boman Irani, Vidya Balan, Raju Hirani and Anil Kapoor to speak to the 220 cast would help instill dedication and effort that this film would require," director Ram Madhvani said in a statement. "I'm also very touched that Aamir Khan gave the mahurat shot of our film," he added.

While Sonam is now busy shooting for Neerja, find out what she had revealed before heading to Cannes...
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Before flying off to Cannes for her annual appearance at the festival, Sonam Kapoor, in an interview with DNA.com, had revealed that she will never wear something which is not herself. Sonam had also shared that she usually gets very nervous before setting foot on the red carpet, the report added. However, Sonam's sister, who is her stylist, knows her too well and selects only the clothes that she knows her sister would be comfortable wearing. Quoting Sonam, the report stated that, there is big team of assistants, make-up artists and hairstylists that help one to get ready but when you walk on that red carpet you just have to be confident and always be yourself. As soon as you wear something that you feel awkward in, you’re going to look awkward wearing it, Sonam signed off in the report.


Click on to know how Sonam Kapoor has prepped up for her appearance on the red carpet...
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Sonam Kapoor: What makes the actress bold and beautiful

After Katrina Kaif, fashionista Sonam Kapoor is all set to make her red carpet appearance at the 68th Cannes Film Festival. Sonam, who is a regular at Cannes, seemed to be very excited about the event. Keeping her fans updated on her trip, she took to micro-blogging site Twitter to post updates. Sonam seemed to go casual before her big moment on the Cannes red carpet. The Khoobsurat actress posted a picture of herself lying down in a pair of comfortable pyjamas. Her Twitter post read, "Winding down after an exhausting and exciting day in my very comfy @dandeliondreams.co pjs" [sic]
While we expect Sonam to make a smashing appearance as always at the prestigious event, read on to know why the actress feels nervous before an apperance on the Cannes red carpet...

Image Courtesy: Instagram
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Before flying off to Cannes for her annual appearance at the festival, Sonam Kapoor, in an interview with DNA.com, has revealed that she will never wear something which is not herself. Sonam Kapoor has also shared that she usually gets very nervous before setting foot on the red carpet, the report added. However, Sonam's sister, who is her stylist, knows Sonam too well and selects only the clothes that she knows her sister would be comfortable wearing. Quoting Sonam, the report stated that, "there is big team of assistants, make-up artists and hairstylists that help one to get ready but when you walk on that red carpet you just have to be confident and always be yourself. As soon as you wear something that you feel awkward in, you’re going to look awkward wearing it," Sonam signed off in the report.

Click on to know how Sonam Kapoor has prepped up for her appearance on the red carpet...
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Bollywood's fashionista Sonam Kapoor, who is a regular at the Cannes International Film Festival since 2011, is preparing to make a stellar appearance on the red carpet. This will be her fifth outing at the festival. The actress is making sure everything is in place before she heads to the French Riviera on May 15. While the fans are waiting to watch what she will wear for each of her red carpet appearances, Sonam is also ensuring that she exercises well, eats right and gets adequate rest. She has been apparently taking time out from her busy schedule to follow her skin care and beauty regime. She is also pumping iron at the gym, and then digging into a healthy meal, state reports. (Image courtesy: @raghuvendras Twitter account)

Click further to check Sonam Kapoor's look in Neerja Bhanot biopic...
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Sonam Kapoor: What makes the actress bold and beautiful

Fashionista Sonam Kapoor is all set to begin work on what can be the most important role of her life. The actress will be playing the role of the late Neerja Bhanot, who was killed by the terrorists, while she was trying to save the lives of the passengers on a hijacked Pan Am flight. In the latest picture, Sonam completely resembles the late Ashok Chakra recipient. She is seen with shoulder length hair and a formal dress in the picture. Sonam shared the picture on Instagram and wrote, “Hello everyone! This is me as Neerja! in our tribute to Neerja Bhanot. This is my most special film..thank you @foxstarhindi @blinglive.” [sic]

Read on to know more about the film on Neerja Bhanot and Sonam’s role in it…
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Sonam Kapoor: What makes the actress bold and beautiful

Sonam Kapoor is all set to take up the challenge of portraying the character of Pan Am flight attendant, Neerja Bhanot in her biopic. The excited actress recently shared an image from the sets on her Twitter account tagging it as "#Neerja #PanAm #flight73 #takingoff" [sic] Sonam will portray the braveheart Neerja, who had saved several passengers from the hijacked flight. The film is reportedly titled, Neerja, and is directed by Ram Madhvani.

Read on to know more about Sonam Kapoor's fashion advice to Salman Khan...
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Sonam Kapoor: What makes the actress bold and beautiful

Sonam Kapoor is known to be the ultimate fashionista of Bollywood and now that she is working with Salman Khan, the actress has been imparting some fashion tips there too. Apparently, Sonam volunteered to shop for Salman Khan when he travels to Dubai next time, stated a report on Missmalini.com. The report also stated that Salman is not too keen about the idea, but it seems like nothing is stopping the fahionista's passion for styling her co-star.

Read on to know what Sonam Kapoor had to say about Deepika Padukone's 'My Choice' video...
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In an interview with Mumbai Mirror, Sonam Kapoor has shared her strong opinions on feminism. Recently the My Choice video directed by filmmaker Homi Adajania, starring Deepika Padukone, went viral online. When asked what she thought about its portrayal of feminism, Sonam retorts, "Elitist women have always had wrong ideas about feminism. They think male-bashing... hating men...makes you a true feminist. I don't have to make a video to voice my opinions. My actions have always spoken louder than my words. I'm proud to be a woman and I respect my independence. I'm never afraid to give my opinion on any matter. That's what feminism is about."

The actress has always been vocal about her thoughts and doesn't shy away from calling a spade, a spade. Read on to find out what she had to gift her mother dearest...
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According to a report on Bollywooddhamaka.com, the style icon Sonam Kapoor is all set to gift her first Rheson collection to mother Sunita Kapoor. Reportedly, along with her sister Rhea Kapoor, Sonam recently announced Rheson, their high street fashion brand in association with a retail store. Sonam has already started work on the designs, with a few outfits soon going in for production. But before it hits the market, Sonam has decided to gift the first creation, a kurta-trouser look, to mother Sunita Kapoor, the report concluded.

Read further to know about Sonam Kapoor's boldest picture that she shared on Instagram recently...
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Style icon Sonam Kapoor has taken her boldness quotient a notch higher with a recent picture which she shared on her social media accounts Twitter and Instagram. In what looks like a photo shoot, Sonam is dressed in a white pantsuit with only an unbuttoned blazer to cover her modesty. The actress looks stunning, but she received mixed response from her fans. (Image courtesy: Sonam Kapoor's Instagram account)

While Sonam has gone bold with this picture, read further to know about her connect with Disney's fairytale Cinderella...
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According to a report on Hindustantimes.com, Sonam Kapoor has a close connect with the Disney fairy tale Cinderella. The report quoted Sonam saying that as a child, she used to act out the character of Cinderella with her friends. And with the recent release of a film based on the fairy tale, the actress asked the makers to have a special screening for her, stated the report. Further to the report, the story of Cinderella makes Sonam Kapoor nostalgic and takes her back to her growing up years.

Read on to know how Sonam Kapoor is coping up with work after recuperating from swine flu.
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According to a Mumbai Mirror report, Sonam Kapoor, who was on a sick leave with a bout of swine flu, is trying to catch up with the shoot of Sooraj Barjatya's family drama Prem Ratan Dhan Payo. The actress, who spent a week recuperating at the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani hospital after testing positive for swine flu in Rajkot, was spotted at a Mumbai airport on Tuesday (March 17, 2015) boarding a flight to Udaipur, the report stated. The 29-year-old actress, who looked frail after her sick leave, has joined the film's unit for a two-week schedule in Rajasthan. "Sonam will be shooting a song sequence at Kumbalgarh Fort where Salman Khan and Anupam Kher were filming portions last week. She will be shooting alone," the report quoted a source from the sets. (Image courtesy: @JerseyNo27 Twitter account)

While Sonam is back to work, read further to know what happened when Jacqueline Fernandez visited Sonam Kapoor at the hospital...
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Roy actress Jacqueline Fernandez visited a swine-flu stricken Sonam Kapoor in hospital, and seems like the good friends had some fun in the hospital too. Jacqueline even clicked a selfie with Sonam and tweeted, “With my @sonamakapoor she's feeling much better!!!” [sic] Ever since Sonam Kapoor was diagnosed with swine flu, her friends and well-wishers have been worried about her health. (Image courtesy: Jacqueline Fernandez's Twitter account)

Read on to know what Sonam Kapoor had tweeted about her health from the hospital bed...
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Actress Sonam Kapoor who was fast-recovering from swine flu took to micro-blogging site, Twitter, to inform her fans that the she was not getting discharged on March 5. While there were reports of Sonam getting discharged, her tweet had made it clear that she might have to wait a little more to be back home. “Unfortunately not getting discharged today.. Thank you all for the love...,” [sic] Sonam tweeted on March 5.

Read on to know how cousin Arjun Kapoor assured the actress' fans that she was recovering...
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Arjun Kapoor tweeted about cousin Sonam Kapoor's health assuring that the actress was recuperating. Sonam was diagnosed with swine flu on February 27 and her fans had been worried about her health. To allay their fears, Arjun Kapoor took to Twitter and wrote, "So all of u guys asking about @sonamakapoor she s getting better slowly...but thank u all for the concern..." [sic]

Read on to know what dad Anil Kapoor did to ensure that Sonam bounces back to health...
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According to a report on Pinkvilla.com, Anil Kapoor had told the media that his ailing daughter Sonam Kapoor was doing much better and was expected to recover in a week's time. Sonam was diagnosed with swine flu on February 27, 2015. The actress, who was shooting for Sooraj Barjatya’s Prem Ratan Dhan Payo in Gondal, Gujarat, was flown to Mumbai in an air-ambulance, the report stated. Anil Kapoor informed that while Sonam was not well at night, she was feeling better by the next morning. He was also quoted as saying that he would be with Sonam for the whole day.

Here's how she was diagnosed with the flu...
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Bollywood actor Sonam Kapoor was, on Friday (February 27, 2015), tested H1N1 virus positive after she was admitted into Sterling Hospital on 150 ft Ring Road in Rajkot. Sonam, who was in Gondal town of Rajkot district, some 30 km away from Rajkot, for the shooting of the film Prem Ratan Dhan Payo which also features Salman Khan, was rushed to hospital on Friday morning after she complained of viral fever. "She was admitted to hospital with complaint of viral fever and we sent her samples for various tests including swine flu. She has been tested swine flu positive," Dr Chirag Matravadia, Head, Critical Care Unit at Sterling Hospital, had told TOI. “She is under observation in isolation ward at the hospital. Primarily it seems that she got infection from Mumbai as her trainer is also infected with swine flu and is under treatment in Mumbai," Dr Matravadia added.

Read further to know what Sonam had said about equal wages for men and women...
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According to a report on Ndtv.com, actress Sonam Kapoor spoke about wage equality at the Femina Awards. While Oscar winning actress Patricia Arquette spoke about wage equality at the 87th Academy Awards, thus becoming a mouthpiece of sorts for women from the entertainment industry, Sonam explained why it was all about mathematic sense for her. As reported on Ndtv.com, Sonam said at the press conference that the wages between men and women would never be the same unless and until actresses pulled in the same kind of crowd as hero based films did and also that it was all about market price and mathematics. She also cited the example of actor Ranbir Kapoor where she said that while his films have an opening of Rs 10 crore on a Friday, her films open significantly low. Hence, a producer should make the money he invested.

While Sonam is not new to praising her co-actors, she's also vocal about who she admires. Read on to find out whom Sonam Kapoor finds hot!
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According to a report on Pinkvilla.com, cricketer Virat Kohli has a fan in Sonam Kapoor. The actress apparently said that she finds him hot, states the report. Sonam, who attended Farah Khan's 50th birthday bash, was asked about about her favourite cricketer at press interaction, to which she replied saying that Virat Kohli is hot.

Sonam Kapoor is one Bollywood diva who is known for being honest and doesn't believe in being diplomatic. Her positive attitude and confidence makes her one of the boldest and most beautiful actresses in B-Town. People love her for being herself and her family is also proud of her.
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In an exclusive conversation with The Times Of India, Sonam's sister Rhea said that she loves her honesty. "I think it's important to be who you are. There are many actors who think about their image and pretend. However, when actors do that, they either get exposed or they lose themselves," said Rhea. Being honest and upfront comes naturally to Sonam's sister as well. She added, "I am very happy the way Sonam is. She is always honest towards her fans. Everyone makes mistakes, but when you are honest about it, you get victory. I don't want her to change as people have enjoyed Sonam even on-screen because she is true and honest."

Read further to know what makes the actress bold and beautiful...
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Bold with fashion: She is a true fashionista but when it comes to taking inspiration, Sonam Kapoor looks up to veterans like Waheeda Rehman and Rekha. When asked about being a fashion diva, the actress claimed, "It's not a responsibility to be a fashion diva. I enjoy it and also enjoy getting up in morning and putting on make-up, getting ready. I don't think there is any girl, who does not like to not look good and wear good clothes."
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Confident to face the camera: Sonam has always been very camera friendly. The actress always makes her presence felt at events and parties. However, she claims that she is very simple when it comes to her personal choices. The actress has portrayed different roles and gets into the skin of her character when it comes to films. Sonam's simplicity has charmed one and all. Even her fans don't want her to change and love her for her upfront attitude.
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Bold statements: Sonam Kapoor has always been honest and candid during her public interactions. The actress also spoke openly about her relationships. In an interview, she said, "I have no baggage with my relationships and everything I have done is with all heart. Even if something doesn't work out, I am friends with all of them. There is nothing dirty about the break-up. Also, if it doesn't end on a negative, it's easy to be friends with your exes. It's not tough but the closure is important." When asked about her real life expectations, Sonam said, "I like potential in people. If I find someone, who has lot of potential and can do something with life then I don't see bank balance, which family he comes from, or his religion. I am extremely idealistic and extremely impractical in life which is not the best thing on this planet but it has held me in good position till now."
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Choice of films: Sonam Kapoor has made some bold choices when it comes to her films. After being termed as glam diva, the actress did not hesitate to do de-glam roles in films like Bhaag Milkha Bhaag. Sonam was also confident when she took up a challenging role like Raanjhanaa. Dhanush and Sonam thrilled one and all with their on-screen camaraderie. In the past, when asked about her opinion on banning item numbers in films or requesting girls to dress in a certain way to reduce crime, Sonam had said, "I think it's so stupid to think about banning songs. So what if we wear certain type of clothes or do certain things? We are not doing anything wrong. Men have to look at us differently."
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Bikini: Sonam Kapoor wore a bikini in Bewakoofiyaan for the first time in her Bollywood career. The actress worked on her body and made sure that she took everyone by surprise. She looked her glam best and managed to grab attention. In an interview, Sonam had said, "I am trying to be a girl who is real and has an opinion. Might say stupid things but not scared of men and for me that's important."
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International presence: Sonam Kapoor is not only famous in India, but has made a special place for herself internationally too. The actress is also known for her red carpet appearances at the Cannes Film Festival. In an interview with IANS, Tommy Hilfiger praised Sonam. When asked if he follows any particular actor or actress in the tinsel town, he was quick to name Sonam. "Sonam Kapoor is amazing. She is beautiful, smart and incredible," said Tommy Hilfiger, who has spent 30 years in the fashion industry creating new trends.
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Independence: Sonam is a Kapoor girl, but she is independent and confident. In an interview with TOI, Sonam said, "I have only worked for the past few years. I don't do too many things at the same time. I do very classy things as opposes to 'mass-y' things in life. For the last nine years, I am working and haven't take a rupee from my father. To maintain my lifestyle I couldn't take holidays in the last few years. For the first time I made enough money to take a holiday and have saved for a vacation," added the Kapoor daughter. She further revealed that her father Anil Kapoor gives more importance to her career than her relationships. "My dad is cool and chilled out. He doesn't think it's important to marry early. For my dad it's about my career as he knows how important it is for me. He wants me to be a better actor and a better person and make great films. That's his ambition for me. When it comes to relationships it's all secondary. He doesn't pay much importance to it which is how I think parents in India should be. Parents should think about your growth as professional career rather than who are you going to get married to," said the actress.
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Intelligent and well read: Sonam Kapoor is intelligent and also well read. She is known to speak her heart out about issues and expresses her views on many actresses in Bollywood who try to be diplomatic. She claims that it is not the right way to inspire the youth. On being asked about the changing situation of women in the industry, Sonam said, "I hope the condition of women changes in India. Bollywood is different. For me films are the reflection of what society is. The society needs to change and then films will change. Films and art don't dictate society, they reflect society. I am trying very hard in terms of small things, the way I conduct myself and talk to people. There are lot of heroines, who are prim and proper and are diplomatic. They don't want to give opinions and don't want to speak about anyone. In many ways, we are setting a wrong example for the girls and that's not a cool thing to do. The society should change," added Sonam.
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In demand among directors and Bollywood loves her: Sonam is the favourite among many Bollywood directors and actors. Her Ranjhanaa co-star, Swara in a conversation with TOI had said, "Sonam is a very nice girl. She is a very warm person and I have not seen someone as secure as Sonam Kapoor." During Raanjhanaa too, Dhanush was all praise for the Kapoor daughter. He had said, "She is a great person. She was very supportive throughout the film. Sonam didn't laugh at me or my Hindi."

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