Quick Info
| Profession | Actor, Model, Director |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 29/09/1968 |
| Age | 58 years |
| Birthplace | London, United Kingdom |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
Latest News about Samir Soni
Samir Soni publicly stated that he would rather quit acting than keep accepting supporting roles after more than two decades in the industry. He posted on social media that it was now his time to play the lead, and the statement drew wide attention in Bollywood coverage.
Samir Soni publicly criticized Orry over behavior at Vaishno Devi, saying such conduct was inappropriate and reflected poorly on the generation. The remarks were reported after a controversy involving alleged non-vegetarian eating and drinking at the pilgrimage site.
Samir Soni discussed the aftermath of Baghban's success and said he received no work offers for a period after the film. In interviews published in March 2025, he described the emotional impact of the career slowdown and how he coped with it.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Samir Soni |
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| Religion | Hinduism |
| Caste | Vaishya (Sonar) |
| Hobbies | Reading, Writing, Watching Movies, Travelling |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 175 cm |
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| Weight | 75 kg |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Chest | 40 inches |
| Waist | 34 inches |
| Biceps | 14 inches |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | St. Xavier's School, Delhi |
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| College/University | University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor's degree cum laude in Business Economics |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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Relationships & More
| Marriage Date | 24/01/2011 (with Neelam Kothari) |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends |
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Family
| Wife/Spouse |
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| Children | Ahaana Soni |
| Parents | Names Not Known |
| Siblings | One elder brother |
Career
| Debut |
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| Notable Works | Baghban (2003), Basti (2003), Kahan Ho Tum (2003), Vivah (2006), Fashion (2008), I Hate Luv Storys (2010), Big Boss 4 (2010), Student Of The Year 2 (2019), My Birthday Song (2018), Mumbai Saga (2021), The Big Bull (2021), Mithya: The Darker Chapter (2024), Jab Khuli Kitab (2026) | ||||
| Achievements | Voted Sexiest Man in India twice, appeared in web series on Amazon Prime and Netflix, authored book My Experiments with Silence: Diary of an Introvert, Indian Telly Award and ITA Award for Best Actor in Parichay (2012) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Samir Soni discovered his passion for acting at the age of 8. | |
| 2. Initially, he began his career with the movie Samandar (1995) and later appeared in various cameo and supporting roles. | |
| 3. His breakthrough role came in 2003 when he played Amitabh Bachchan's son in Baghban. | |
| 4. In 2010, Samir Soni entered the reality show Bigg Boss 4. | |
| 5. For his outstanding performance in the TV series 'Parichay' (2012), he earned the 'Indian Telly Award' and ITA Award for Best Actor. | |
| 6. He is an alumnus of UCLA, graduating in 1990. | |
| 7. He trained theatrically under Barry John and completed acting workshops in New York and Los Angeles. | |
| 8. He was a popular contestant on Big Boss 4 and shared screen space with Pamela Anderson during her cameo appearance. | |
| 9. My Birthday Song, which he wrote and directed, is described as India's first psychological thriller and is available on Netflix. | |
| 10. He has worked with renowned filmmakers and actors including Karan Johar, Amitabh Bachchan, Priyanka Chopra, Anushka Shankar, Sonam Kapoor, and Madhuri Dixit. |
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