Quick Info
| Profession | Theatre Artist |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 01/01/2001 |
| Age | 25 years |
| Birthplace | Belpahar, Jharsuguda, Odisha, India |
Latest News about Sonia Behera
25/06/2026
Sonia Behera, a 25-year-old theatre artist from Belpahar in Jharsuguda district, became the first woman from Odisha to secure admission to the three-year Diploma in Dramatics at the National School of Drama (NSD) in New Delhi. She ranked eighth in the All-India merit list with an impressive 80.05 percentile after excelling in NSD's highly competitive multi-stage selection process.
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Bio/Wiki
| Known for | Being the first woman from Odisha, India, to get admission to the National School of Drama (NSD) in New Delhi in June 2026. |
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| Full Name | Sonia Behera |
Physical Stats & More
| Eye Colour | Black |
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| Hair Colour | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| NSD Admission | 25 June 2026, ranked eighth in All India merit list with 80.05 percentile |
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| Diploma in Dramatics | 2026–2029, National School of Drama, New Delhi |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Babula Behera |
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| Mother | Mamata Behera |
| Siblings | 4 |
Career
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| Notable Achievement | Played lead role in Kaenjuri, a play that performed for 49 hours, 48 minutes, and 12 seconds. |
| First Woman from Odisha at NSD | June 2026 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Attended a school function in 2015 that motivated her to join the Mirror Theatre Group. | |
| 2. Stated her mother encouraged her to continue working in theatre despite its uncertainty. |