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{{Short description|Indian actress}}
{{Infobox person
| image = Sonal Madhushankar at Mami 2025.jpg
| caption = Sonal Madhushankar at Mumbai Mami 2025
| other_names = Sonal Sogare
| alma_mater = Rajiv Gandhi College of Engineering, Research and Technology, Chandrapur
| occupation = actress
}}
'''Sonal Madhushankar''' (also credited as '''Sonal Sagore''') is an Indian actress known for her work in films, web series, and theatre. She gained recognition for her roles in ''[[Gangubai Kathiawadi]]'' (2022) and the festival-acclaimed film ''[[Humans in the Loop (film)|Humans in the Loop]]'' (2024).

== Early life and education ==
Sonal hails from [[Chandrapur|Chandrapur, Maharashtra]]. She pursued a Bachelor of Engineering in electronics from RCERT, Chandrapur.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Rajiv Gandhi College of Engineering, Research & Technology, Chandrapur |url=https://www.rcert.ac.in/ |access-date=2025-04-10 |website=www.rcert.ac.in}}</ref> Her passion for the performing arts led her to obtain a postgraduate degree in acting from the Drama School of Mumbai (DSM).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Drama School Mumbai {{!}} Premier Theatre Acting Courses in India |url=https://dramaschoolmumbai.in/ |access-date=2025-04-10 |website=Drama School Mumbai |language=en-US}}</ref>

== Career ==

=== Film and television ===
Sonal made her feature film debut in 2022 with [[Sanjay Leela Bhansali|Sanjay Leela Bhansali's]] ''[[Gangubai Kathiawadi]]'', portraying the character "Banno."<ref>Gangubai Kathiawadi</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Mathur |first=Surabhi |date=2023-10-15 |title=Sonal Sagore of Gangubai Kathiawadi fame, revvs up for her new play — The Last Audience |url=https://medium.com/thefilmprofileblog/sonal-sagore-of-gangubai-kathiawadi-fame-revvs-up-for-her-new-play-the-last-audience-a6efcb85e30b |access-date=2025-04-10 |website=TheFilmProfileBlog |language=en}}</ref>

In 2024, she starred as "Nehma" in the [[Hindi]]-[[Kurukh language|Kurukh]] film ''[[Humans in the Loop (film)|Humans in the Loop]]'', directed by Aranya Sahay. The film follows an [[Adivasi]] woman from [[Jharkhand]] who unexpectedly finds herself interacting with [[artificial intelligence]], unraveling its hidden biases and ethical dilemmas.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Oommen |first=Nainu |date=2024-12-20 |title=IFFK 2024: 'Humans in the Loop' cautions against Artificial Intelligence driven by dominant narratives |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/iffk-2024-humans-in-the-loop-movie-about-artificial-intelligence-biases/article69007960.ece |access-date=2025-04-10 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Humans in the Loop |url=https://indianfilmfestival.org/films/humans-in-the-loop/ |access-date=2025-04-10 |website=IFFLA |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Kodur |first=Swaroop |date=2025-03-06 |title=Humans in the Loop review: A lyrical take on AI and humanity |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/flix/humans-in-the-loop-review-a-lyrical-take-on-ai-and-humanity |access-date=2025-04-10 |website=The News Minute |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title='Humans in the Loop' Movie Review: A Profound Take on Artificial Intelligence and Natural Order |url=https://www.hollywoodreporterindia.com/reviews/theatrical/humans-in-the-loop-movie-review-a-profound-take-on-artificial-intelligence-and-natural-order |access-date=2025-04-10 |website=The Hollywood Reporter India |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title={{!}} MAMI Mumbai Film Festival |url=https://mami.mumbaifilmfestival.com/media/becoming-our-beliefs-a-contemplation/ |access-date=2025-04-10 |website=mami.mumbaifilmfestival.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Humans in the Loop {{!}} Film Critics Guild |url=https://filmcriticsguild.com/mreviews/humans-in-the-loop/ |access-date=2025-04-10 |website=filmcriticsguild.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-11-08 |title=Becoming Our Beliefs: A Contemplation On Humans In The Loop |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/art-entertainment/becoming-our-beliefs-a-contemplation-on-humans-in-the-loop |access-date=2025-04-10 |website=Outlook India |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Sarkar |first=Dipankar |date=2025-03-15 |title='Humans in the Loop' Review: AI, Identity, and the Burden of Bias |url=https://talkingfilms.net/humans-in-the-loop-review-ai-identity-and-the-burden-of-bias/ |access-date=2025-04-10 |website=Talking Films |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Joshi |first=Namrata |date=2025-03-01 |title=AI in cinema: Balancing innovation, authenticity at Academy Awards |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinions/2025/Mar/01/ai-in-cinema-balancing-innovation-authenticity-at-academy-awards |access-date=2025-04-10 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2025-01-02 |title=Film on AI and Adivasi culture screened at IIM-Calcutta and Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/film-on-ai-and-adivasi-culture-screened-at-iim-calcutta-and-satyajit-ray-film-and-television-institute/articleshow/116882255.cms |access-date=2025-04-10 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=BIFFes |url=https://biffes.org/filmdetails/537 |access-date=2025-04-10 |website=biffes.org}}</ref>{{Excessive citations inline|date=April 2025}}

Her web series credits include roles such as Rosy Telkar in ''[[Duranga]]'' (2023), Rashmi in ''[[Delhi Crime]]'' Season 2 (2022), Akka in ''Die Trying'' (2018), and Ragini in ''Kalamanch'' (2023).

=== Theatre ===
Sonal has an extensive background in theatre with more than 10 years of experience, having performed with various groups across [[India]]. She played the lead role of "Seema" in the Hindi play ''The Last Audience'',<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sinha |first=Deepak |date=2024-07-24 |title=RAD PREVIEW: The Last Audience play from Mumbai depicts kindness and cruelty for children amidst four walls of home! |url=https://www.rasaaurdrama.com/post/rad-preview-the-last-audience-play-from-mumbai-reverberates-safety-and-kindness-for-children-amids |access-date=2025-04-10 |website=RAD TIMES MEDIA |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=editorial |first=M. T. G. |date=2023-10-06 |title=THE LAST AUDIENCE Hindi Play/Drama directed by Rahul Patil starring Sidhanta Nayak, Sonal Sagore, Nilesh Mamgain, Vidhi Dubey, Shibani Phulewale written by Rahul Patil. |url=https://www.mumbaitheatreguide.com/dramas/hindi/the-last-audience-hindi-play-preview.asp# |access-date=2025-04-10 |website=MumbaiTheatreGuide.com |language=en}}</ref> and has also acted in other plays such as ''The Last Laugh'', ''[[:hi:ध्रुवस्वामिनी (नाटक)|Dhruvswamini]]'', ''[[Badal Sircar|Baaki Itihas]]'', ''Ande Ke Chilke'', ''Aaina'', and ''Andhon Ka Hathi''.

=== Other work ===
Outside of acting, Sonal is trained in [[Chhau dance]], [[clowning]], and [[pistol shooting]]. She also served as the casting lead at [[Yash Raj Films]] for two years, contributing to films like ''[[Mardaani 2]]'' and ''[[Bunty Aur Babli 2]]''.

== Filmography ==

=== Films ===

* ''[[Gangubai Kathiawadi]]'' (2022) – as Banno
* ''[[Humans in the Loop (film)|Humans in the Loop]]'' (2024) – as Nehma
* ''Danga'' (2024) – as Shanti

=== Web Series ===

* ''[[Duranga]]'' (2023) – as Rosy Telkar
* ''[[Delhi Crime|Delhi Crime: Season 2]]'' (2022) – as Rashmi
* ''Die Trying'' (2018) – as Akka
* ''Kalamanch'' (2023) – as Ragini
* ''[[Black, White & Gray - Love Kills|Black White and Grey]]'' (2025)

== References ==
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== External links ==

* {{IMDb name|9657096}}
* [https://www.instagram.com/sonal_madhushankar/ Instagram]
* [https://www.youtube.com/@gussailkhana YouTube]
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