Quick Info
| Profession | Actor, Model, Producer, Fitness Promoter, Businessman |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 04/11/1965 |
| Age | 60 years |
| Birthplace | Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
Latest News about Milind Soman
01/05/2026
Milind Soman completed a 15 km open-water swim across the Strait of Gibraltar from Tarifa in Spain to the coast of Morocco in approximately 4.5 hours. He was part of a four-member Indian team that included Shreyas Hosur, Deepika Rana, and Tanvi Deore, successfully crossing from Europe to Africa despite unpredictable currents and weather conditions.
01/01/2026
Milind Soman and his wife Ankita Konwar welcomed 2026 by running across three countries—Austria, Slovakia, and Hungary—covering a total distance of 125 km in just 48 hours. This endurance feat highlighted their shared passion for running and fitness as they marked the start of the new year.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Milind Usha Soman |
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| Nickname(s) | Ironman, Marathon Man of Bollywood |
| School | Dr. Antonio Da Silva High School, Mumbai |
| College | Saboo Siddik Engineering College, Mumbai |
| Educational Qualification | Diploma in Electrical Engineering |
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| Religion | Hinduism |
| Caste | Brahmin |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
| Address | 91 Dwaarkanath, Dadar, Mumbai |
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| Award | 1975 - Silver Medal at the National Swimming Championship |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 180 cm (5’ 11” ) | ||||||
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| Weight | 75 kg (165 lbs) | ||||||
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| Eye Color | Brown | ||||||
| Hair Color | Salt & Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Diploma | Diploma in Electrical Engineering |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Father | Late Prabhakar Soman (Scientist) |
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| Mother | Usha Soman (Teacher) |
| Siblings | Anupama Soman (Younger), Netra Soman (Elder), Medha Soman (Elder) |
| Spouse | Ankita Konwar (m. 2018-present) |
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Favourites
| Food | Starbucks’s Red Velvet Cake, Sushi, Sashimi, Belgian Chocolate | ||||
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| Author | Bill Bryson | ||||
| Restaurant(s) | Indigo, Wasabi, Mumbai; Oh! Calcutta!, Mumbai | ||||
| Fashion Designer(s) | Rohit Bal, Suneet Verma, Manish Arora, Sabyasachi Mukherjee | ||||
| Destination(s) | Goa, Europe, Africa |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Milind Soman does not smoke; he has quit. | |
| 2. Milind Soman drinks alcohol. | |
| 3. He was born in Scotland into a middle-class Marathi family of scholars. | |
| 4. Milind lived in London until he was 7, then returned to Mumbai. | |
| 5. His first crush was on his Scottish classmate, Ann. | |
| 6. Milind started swimming at the age of 10. | |
| 7. He won the national swimming championship for five years in the “breaststroke” category. | |
| 8. He was heartbroken not to represent India in the 1986 Asian Games. | |
| 9. Milind Soman began modelling by chance. | |
| 10. His modelling breakthrough came in 1989 with ‘Thackersey fabrics.' | |
| 11. He is known as India's first male supermodel. | |
| 12. Milind was in a live-in relationship with model Madhu Sapre in the 1990s. | |
| 13. He appeared shirtless in Alisha Chinai’s hit song “Made in India” in 1995. | |
| 14. Milind played superhero “Captain Vyom” in a 1998 TV show. | |
| 15. He discovered his passion for running in 2004. | |
| 16. Milind participated in ‘Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 3,’ getting eliminated first. | |
| 17. Milind Soman completed the ‘Ironman Triathlon’ in 2015. | |
| 18. He ran 1500 km in 30 days for the Greenathon in 2012. | |
| 19. Milind quit smoking due to a 30-cigarette-a-day habit. | |
| 20. He gave up drinking excessive sugary tea. | |
| 21. Milind now runs without shoes. | |
| 22. Arunima Roy is his best friend and producer. | |
| 23. Milind loves wildlife and owns snakes, lizards, cats, dogs, rats, rabbits, and pigeons. | |
| 24. He co-founded ‘Pinkathon’, India’s Biggest Women’s Run. | |
| 25. Milind aims to organize the world’s biggest triathlon. | |
| 26. He co-owns fitness club ‘Breathe’ in Delhi with Rahul Dev. | |
| 27. Milind has an event company and TV production house. | |
| 28. He judged ‘India’s Next Top Model’ in 2017 with Malaika Arora. | |
| 29. Milind refuses to model for liquor and tobacco companies. | |
| 30. He campaigned for the first made in India ‘Jeep Compass.’ | |
| 31. Milind's relationship with Ankita Konwar, 26 years his junior, created buzz. | |
| 32. Milind exercises for 10-15 minutes daily without gym equipment. |
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