Soha Ali Khan

Actress

Indian New Delhi, India Libra 159 cm

Quick Info

ProfessionActress
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth04/10/1978
Age48 years
BirthplaceNew Delhi, India
Zodiac SignLibra

Latest News about Soha Ali Khan

16/02/2026

Soha Ali Khan, serving as a UNFPA India Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights advocate, delivered a keynote address at the AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi. She called for ethical, gender-responsive artificial intelligence to make digital spaces safer for women and girls. The session was organised by the United Nations Population Fund.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameSoha Ali Khan Pataudi
Born4 October 1978, New Delhi, India
Known ForActing in Hindi, Bengali and English films
ParentsMansoor Ali Khan Pataudi and Sharmila Tagore
SiblingSaif Ali Khan (actor)
Film DebutDil Maange More (2004)
Recent ActivityAdvocate for UNFPA India on sexual and reproductive health and rights; speaks on women's safety and representation

Physical Stats & More

Height159 cm
Weight50 Kg
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorBlack
Figure Measurements33-26-33

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolThe British School, New Delhi
CollegeBalliol College, University of Oxford, England, London School of Economics, London
QualificationsHistory graduate, Master in International Relations

Personal Life

ReligionIslam
AddressA flat at Sunder Villa near Linking Road, Khar, Mumbai
Hobbies
  • Reading
  • Playing tennis
  • Painting

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/Boyfriends
Husband/SpouseKunal Khemu (Actor, m.2015-present)
Marriage Date25/01/2015
Children1

Family

FatherMansoor Ali Khan Pataudi (Former Indian Cricketer)
MotherSharmila Tagore (Actress)
Siblings
SpouseKunal Khemu
Children1 (born in 2017)

Career

Debut
Film
  • Dil Maange More (2004, Bollywood)
  • Iti Srikanta (2004, Bengali)
  • Chaurahen (2007, English)
Notable Works
  • Rang De Basanti (2006) - dual roles of college student and Durgawati Devi
  • Ahista Ahista (2006)
  • Midnight's Children
  • Antar Mahal (2005, Bengali)
  • Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster Returns (opposite Jimmy Sheirgill)
  • Ghayal: Once Again (opposite Sunny Deol)
Awards
  • IIFA Award for Best Supporting Actress - Rang De Basanti (2006)
  • GIFA Award for Best Supporting Actress - Rang De Basanti (2006)
  • Crossword Book Award (2018) - for The Perils of Being Moderately Famous
  • Filmfare Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress - Rang De Basanti (2006)
ProductionProducer under Renegade Films

Favourites

Food
  • Chocolates
  • Tandoori chicken
  • Grilled chicken
ActorSaif Ali Khan
ActressSharmila Tagore
Destinations
  • Kerala
  • London
  • Mauritius
Colors
  • Red
  • Blue
  • White

Social Media

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/sakpataudi/
Twitterhttps://x.com/sakpataudi

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Soha has Afghan ancestry from her father's side and Bengali Tagore ancestry from her mother's side.
2. Her father, Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, was a former captain of the Indian cricket team and the Nawab of Pataudi from 1952 to 1971.
3. She received IIFA and GIFA awards for Best Supporting Actress in 'Rang De Basanti' (2006).
4. She hosted a game show named 'Godrej Khelo Jeeto Jiyo.'
5. Although her sister, Saba, is a jewelry designer, Soha does not enjoy wearing jewelry.
6. She is the cousin of the late model Nafisa Joseph, known for committing suicide in 2004.
7. Soha first met her husband, Kunal, on the set of 'Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge' (2009) and they initially believed they would never become friends. However, working on '99' in the same year brought them closer.
8. Her mother gifted a flat worth INR 9 crore to Soha and Kunal as a wedding present.
9. In 2017, she authored a book titled 'The Perils of Being Moderately Famous' that won the Crossword Book Award in 2018.
10. She has recently turned producer and plans to produce her first biopic under Renegade Films.
11. Before entering the film industry, she worked with Citibank and an NGO.
12. She is known for her involvement in social causes and activism.
13. Soha first met her husband, Kunal, on the set of 'Dhoondte Re Jaaoge' (2009) and they initially believed they would never become friends. However, working on '99' in the same year brought them closer.

Also born on 4 October

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