Quick Info
| Profession | Actress, Designer, Journalist, Columnist, Philanthropist |
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| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Date of Birth | 25/03/1976 |
| Age | 50 years |
| Birthplace | Karachi, Pakistan |
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Bio/Wiki
| Other Name | Sumy Ali |
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| Nationality Details | Pakistani-American |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 6" |
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| Weight | 60 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Light Brown |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Convent of Jesus and Mary, Karachi, Pakistan |
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| College/University | University of Miami, New York Film Academy |
| Bachelor's | Film and Television Majoring in Psychology |
| Masters | Broadcast Journalism |
| Film Academy | New York Film Academy - Film Making, Direction, Screenwriting and Editing |
Personal Life
| Religion | Islam |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Not Known |
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| Affairs/Boyfriends | Salman Khan (Actor, 1991-1999) |
Family
| Father | Madan |
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| Mother | Tehmina (Iraqi) |
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Career
| Debut | Anth (1994) |
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| Bollywood Career | 1991-1998 (appeared in ten Hindi films as leading lady) |
| Filmmaking | Documentary filmmaker focusing on social issues including abortion, domestic violence, teenage suicide, and human trafficking |
| Recent Work | Discovery+ Original: Fight or Flight (Lead, 2021) |
| Other | Modeling assignments, fashion designer (So-Me Designs), writer |
Favourites
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| Travel Destination | Spain |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Somy Ali is of Pakistani descent with Iraqi and Pakistani roots. | |
| 2. She experienced sexual assault at the tender age of 5. | |
| 3. At 12, she relocated to Florida alongside her mother and brother. | |
| 4. Her interest in acting blossomed due to her admiration for Salman Khan during her youth. | |
| 5. Aside from acting, she has delved into journalism and produced documentaries focusing on societal problems. | |
| 6. The non-profit organization 'No More Tears' was established by her to combat human trafficking. | |
| 7. She has been honored for her charitable endeavors by prominent personalities such as George H. W. Bush and Barack Obama. | |
| 8. She appeared in ten Bollywood films between 1991 and 1998 as a leading lady opposite top actors. | |
| 9. She runs No More Tears, a non-profit organization founded in 2007 to fight human trafficking. | |
| 10. She is also a filmmaker who has worked on documentaries addressing social issues like domestic violence and human trafficking. | |
| 11. At age 14, she was raped in a park by a 17-year-old man. | |
| 12. She moved to Mumbai at age 16 to pursue her Bollywood career. | |
| 13. She was in a relationship with Salman Khan for eight years from 1991 to 1999. | |
| 14. In December 1999, she returned to South Florida to continue her studies. | |
| 15. She grew up in a home affected by domestic violence. |