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{{short description|Indian actress and model}}
{{Short description|Indian actress and model (b. 1982)}}
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| name              = Sonia Agarwal
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| years_active      = 2002{{endash}}2009<br>2011{{endash}}present
| years_active      = 2002{{endash}}2009<br>2011{{endash}}present
| spouse            = {{Marriage|[[Selvaraghavan]]|2006|2010|end=divorced}}
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'''Sonia Agarwal''' (born 28 March 1982) is an Indian film actress known for her works predominantly in [[Tamil cinema]] and a few [[Telugu cinema|Telugu]], [[Malayalam cinema|Malayalam]] and [[Kannada cinema|Kannada]] films. She is best known for her performances in the films such as ''[[Kaadhal Kondein]]'' (2003), ''[[7G Rainbow Colony]]'' (2004) and ''[[Pudhupettai]]'' (2006), all directed by [[Selvaraghavan]].<ref name="thehindu.com">{{cite web |url=http://www.thehindu.com/lf/2005/05/19/stories/2005051914340200.htm |work=[[The Hindu]] |date=2005-05-19 |title=Life Chennai : Success for Sonia Agarwal }}{{dead link|date=April 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref><ref name="thehindu.com1">{{cite web |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-nxg/sonia-agarwal-actor/article1566252.ece |title=Sonia Agarwal, actor |work=The Hindu}}</ref>
'''Sonia Agarwal''' (born 28 March 1982) is an Indian film actress known for her works predominantly in [[Tamil cinema]] and a few [[Telugu cinema|Telugu]], [[Malayalam cinema|Malayalam]] and [[Kannada cinema|Kannada]] films. She is best known for her performances in the films such as ''[[Kaadhal Kondein]]'' (2003), ''[[7G Rainbow Colony]]'' (2004) and ''[[Pudhupettai]]'' (2006), all directed by her husband, [[Selvaraghavan]].<ref name="thehindu.com">{{cite web |url=http://www.thehindu.com/lf/2005/05/19/stories/2005051914340200.htm |work=[[The Hindu]] |date=2005-05-19 |title=Life Chennai : Success for Sonia Agarwal }}{{dead link|date=April 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref><ref name="thehindu.com1">{{cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-nxg/sonia-agarwal-actor/article1566252.ece |title=Sonia Agarwal, actor |work=The Hindu|date=24 March 2011 }}</ref>


Featuring her former brother-in-law [[Dhanush]], ''Kaadhal Kondein'' became a huge success and she was widely appreciated for her performance as ''Divya'' in the film, which brought her into the limelight and fetched her the [[ITFA Best New Actress Award]] at  [[International Tamil Film Awards]] in 2004.<ref>[https://archive.today/20130102213400/http://www.bollywoodsargam.com/bollywood_news.php?newsstory=31139767--0-latest-Suryah__Jothika_say_no_to_ITFA_awards_bollywood_news.html]</ref> She acted alongside [[Silambarasan]] and [[Joseph Vijay|Vijay]] in the films ''[[Kovil (film)|Kovil]]'' and ''[[Madhurey]]'', respectively. After appearing in the films ''[[Oru Kalluriyin Kathai]]'' and ''[[Oru Naal Oru Kanavu]]'' in 2005, both of which failing to perform at the box office, she got roles in the films ''[[Thiruttu Payale]]'' and ''[[Pudhupettai]]''. The former was, directed by [[Susi Ganesan]], became a highly successful film, whilst the latter, another Selvaraghavan film, received universal critical acclaim.<ref name="deccanchronicle.com">{{cite web |url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/150613/entertainment-kollywood/article/it%E2%80%99s-tough-stop-laughing-when-vivekh-around-sonia-agarwal |title=It's tough to stop laughing when Vivekh is around: Sonia Agarwal |work=Deccan Chronicle}}</ref><ref name="deccanchronicle.com1">{{cite web |url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/150624/entertainment-kollywood/article/i-took-dr-kalam%E2%80%99s-advice-and-returned-part-time-cinema-vivekh |title=I took Dr Kalam's advice and returned part-time to cinema: Vivekh |work=Deccan Chronicle}}</ref>
Featuring her former brother-in-law [[Dhanush]], ''[[Kaadhal Kondein]]'' became a huge success and she was widely appreciated for her performance as ''Divya'' in the film, which brought her into the limelight and fetched her the [[ITFA Best New Actress Award]] at  [[International Tamil Film Awards]] in 2004.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://archive.today/20130102213400/http://www.bollywoodsargam.com/bollywood_news.php?newsstory=31139767--0-latest-Suryah__Jothika_say_no_to_ITFA_awards_bollywood_news.html|title = Suryah jothika say no to itfa awards - Bollywood News}}</ref> She acted alongside [[Silambarasan]] and [[Joseph Vijay|Vijay]] in the films ''[[Kovil (film)|Kovil]]'' and ''[[Madhurey]]'', respectively. After appearing in the films ''[[Oru Kalluriyin Kathai]]'' and ''[[Oru Naal Oru Kanavu]]'' in 2005, both of which failing to perform at the box office, she got roles in the films ''[[Thiruttu Payale]]'' and ''[[Pudhupettai]]''. The former was, directed by [[Susi Ganesan]], became a highly successful film, whilst the latter, another Selvaraghavan film, received universal critical acclaim.<ref name="deccanchronicle.com">{{cite web |url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/150613/entertainment-kollywood/article/it%E2%80%99s-tough-stop-laughing-when-vivekh-around-sonia-agarwal |title=It's tough to stop laughing when Vivekh is around: Sonia Agarwal |work=Deccan Chronicle}}</ref><ref name="deccanchronicle.com1">{{cite web |url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/150624/entertainment-kollywood/article/i-took-dr-kalam%E2%80%99s-advice-and-returned-part-time-cinema-vivekh |title=I took Dr Kalam's advice and returned part-time to cinema: Vivekh |work=Deccan Chronicle}}</ref>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
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During her school days, Sonia got an offer to act in a serial on [[Zee TV]]. She then made her film debut with the 2002 [[Cinema of Andhra Pradesh|Telugu film]] ''[[Nee Premakai]]'', in which she did a small role, after which she acted in a [[Cinema of Karnataka|Kannada film]] ''[[Chandu (2002 film)|Chandu]]'' opposite [[Sudeep]].<ref name="deccanchronicle.com"/><ref name="deccanchronicle.com1"/>
During her school days, Sonia got an offer to act in a serial on [[Zee TV]]. She then made her film debut with the 2002 [[Cinema of Andhra Pradesh|Telugu film]] ''[[Nee Premakai]]'', in which she did a small role, after which she acted in a [[Cinema of Karnataka|Kannada film]] ''[[Chandu (2002 film)|Chandu]]'' opposite [[Sudeep]].<ref name="deccanchronicle.com"/><ref name="deccanchronicle.com1"/>


After getting divorced, she made a re-entry, playing a supporting role in the multi-starrer ''[[Vaanam]]'', following which she signed up for four projects, three in Tamil and one in Malayalam, in quick succession.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/sonia-aggarwal-signs-another-film-news-tamil-lhlkiQhaedd.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110714050657/http://www.sify.com/movies/sonia-aggarwal-signs-another-film-news-tamil-lhlkiQhaedd.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=2011-07-14 |title=Sonia Aggarwal signs another film! |publisher=Sify.com |date=2011-07-12 |access-date=2013-08-16}}</ref> Her next releases were ''[[Sadhurangam (2011 film)|Sadhurangam]]'', opposite Srikanth once again, in 2011 and ''Oru Nadigayin Vakku Moolam'' in early 2012. Her films include ''Poi Sollathedi'' and ''Achchamenn''did not do well in box office. In 2018, she has signed four [[Malayalam]] films.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/220416/gayathri-replaces-meenakshi-in-villangam.html |title=Gayathri replaces Meenakshi in Villangam |work=Deccan Chronicle}}</ref><ref name="deccanchronicle.com"/><ref name="deccanchronicle.com1"/>
After getting divorced, she made a re-entry, playing a supporting role in the multi-starrer ''[[Vaanam]]'', following which she signed up for four projects, three in Tamil and one in Malayalam, in quick succession.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/sonia-aggarwal-signs-another-film-news-tamil-lhlkiQhaedd.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110714050657/http://www.sify.com/movies/sonia-aggarwal-signs-another-film-news-tamil-lhlkiQhaedd.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=2011-07-14 |title=Sonia Aggarwal signs another film! |publisher=Sify.com |date=2011-07-12 |access-date=2013-08-16}}</ref> Her next releases were ''[[Sadhurangam (2011 film)|Sadhurangam]]'', opposite Srikanth once again, in 2011 and ''Oru Nadigayin Vakku Moolam'' in early 2012. Her films include ''Poi Sollathedi'' and ''Achchamenn''did not do well in box office. In 2018, she has signed four [[Malayalam]] films.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/220416/gayathri-replaces-meenakshi-in-villangam.html |title=Gayathri replaces Meenakshi in Villangam |work=Deccan Chronicle|date=22 April 2016 }}</ref><ref name="deccanchronicle.com"/><ref name="deccanchronicle.com1"/>


== Filmography ==
== Filmography ==
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== Awards==
== Awards==
*2004: '''Variety''' Cinema Directory Best Debut Award—''[[Kaadhal Kondein]]''
*2004: Variety Cinema Directory Best Debut Award—''[[Kaadhal Kondein]]''


==References==
==References==
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Revision as of 12:45, 4 July 2021


Sonia Agarwal
Agarwal in 2015
Born (1982-03-28) 28 March 1982 (age 44)
Chandigarh, India
Occupation
  • Actor
  • Model
Years active2002–2009
2011–present
Spouse(s)
​
(
m. 2006; div. 2010)

Sonia Agarwal (born 28 March 1982) is an Indian film actress known for her works predominantly in Tamil cinema and a few Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada films. She is best known for her performances in the films such as Kaadhal Kondein (2003), 7G Rainbow Colony (2004) and Pudhupettai (2006), all directed by her husband, Selvaraghavan.[1][2]

Featuring her former brother-in-law Dhanush, Kaadhal Kondein became a huge success and she was widely appreciated for her performance as Divya in the film, which brought her into the limelight and fetched her the ITFA Best New Actress Award at International Tamil Film Awards in 2004.[3] She acted alongside Silambarasan and Vijay in the films Kovil and Madhurey, respectively. After appearing in the films Oru Kalluriyin Kathai and Oru Naal Oru Kanavu in 2005, both of which failing to perform at the box office, she got roles in the films Thiruttu Payale and Pudhupettai. The former was, directed by Susi Ganesan, became a highly successful film, whilst the latter, another Selvaraghavan film, received universal critical acclaim.[4][5]

Personal life

Born in Chandigarh, Sonia's mother tongue is Punjabi. Sonia married Selvaraghavan, a director in Tamil cinema, in December 2006. She gave up acting after her marriage. The couple divorced in 2010.[6] She has since returned to performing.

Early career

During her school days, Sonia got an offer to act in a serial on Zee TV. She then made her film debut with the 2002 Telugu film Nee Premakai, in which she did a small role, after which she acted in a Kannada film Chandu opposite Sudeep.[4][5]

After getting divorced, she made a re-entry, playing a supporting role in the multi-starrer Vaanam, following which she signed up for four projects, three in Tamil and one in Malayalam, in quick succession.[7] Her next releases were Sadhurangam, opposite Srikanth once again, in 2011 and Oru Nadigayin Vakku Moolam in early 2012. Her films include Poi Sollathedi and Achchamenndid not do well in box office. In 2018, she has signed four Malayalam films.[8][4][5]

Filmography

Year Film Role Language Notes
2002 Nee Premakai Raaji Telugu
Chandu Vidya Kannada
2003 Kaadhal Kondein Divya Tamil Won ITFA Best New Actress Award
Ooh La La Kannada
Dham Pooja Telugu
Success Swetha Tamil
2004 Kovil Angel Devi Soosai
Madhurey Susheela
7G Rainbow Colony Anitha Nominated - Filmfare Award for Best Tamil Actress
2005 Oru Kalluriyin Kathai Jothi
Oru Naal Oru Kanavu Maya Devi
2006 Thiruttu Payale Rosy / Saranya
Pudhupettai Selvi
2011 Vaanam Zara
Sadhurangam Sandhya
2012 Oru Nadigaiyin Vaakkumoolam Anjali
Gruhanathan Anitha Malayalam
2014 Amma Nanna Oorelithe Telugu Special appearance
2015 Temper Doctor
Palakkattu Madhavan Lakshmi Tamil
Jamna Pyari Dancer Malayalam Cameo appearance in "Murugappa"
Ranna Dancer Kannada Special appearance in "What Do What Not To Do"
2017 Saaya Tamil
Winner Mahendra Reddy's wife Telugu
Yevanavan Police officer Tamil
2018 Theetta Rappai Kochuthresia Malayalam
2019 Thadam Lakshmi Tamil
Thanimai Yazhini
Ayogya Doctor
Dasharatha Kousalya Kannada
Queen Renganayagi Tamil MX Player Web Series
2020 Cochin Shadhi at Chennai 03 Malayalam
Vanmurai Tamil
Miya
2021 Red Bharathi Telugu
Adukkalayil Paniyundu dagger
TBA
Malayalam Post-production[9]
Bagheera dagger
TBA
rowspan=4|Tamil Filming[10]
Ward 126 dagger
TBA
Post Production
Kadhalai Thedi Nithya Nandhadagger
TBA
Filming[11]
Sshhh dagger Professor Kalyani Filming[12][13]
2022 Grandma Malayalam Pre production

Television

Sonia Agarwal began acting in Television serials with Naanal, directed by Kushboo Sundar on Kalaignar TV.

Year Title Role Channel
2008–2009 Naanal Radhika Kalaignar TV
2013–2014 Malli Vinothini Puthuyugam TV
2016 Achcham Thavir Contestant STAR Vijay

Awards

References

  1. ↑ "Life Chennai : Success for Sonia Agarwal". The Hindu. 19 May 2005.[dead link]
  2. ↑ "Sonia Agarwal, actor". The Hindu. 24 March 2011.
  3. ↑ "Suryah jothika say no to itfa awards - Bollywood News".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 "It's tough to stop laughing when Vivekh is around: Sonia Agarwal". Deccan Chronicle.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 "I took Dr Kalam's advice and returned part-time to cinema: Vivekh". Deccan Chronicle.
  6. ↑ "Selva-Sonia granted divorce". IndiaGlitz. 12 March 2010. Retrieved 12 March 2010.
  7. ↑ "Sonia Aggarwal signs another film!". Sify.com. 12 July 2011. Archived from the original on 14 July 2011. Retrieved 16 August 2013.
  8. ↑ "Gayathri replaces Meenakshi in Villangam". Deccan Chronicle. 22 April 2016.
  9. ↑ "Adukkalayil Paniyundu wrapped up".
  10. ↑ "Teaser of Prabhudheva-starrer Bagheera is here".
  11. ↑ "'Directors want me to play the mother of a 35-year-old hero'".
  12. ↑ "Tamil anthology 'SSHHH…' wraps up shooting - Times of India". The Times of India.
  13. ↑ "A new Tamil anthology titled SSHHH".

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