Sonampreet Bajwa (born 16 August 1989) is an Indian actress who predominantly works in Punjabi and Hindi films. One of the highest paid and most popular actresses of Punjabi cinema, Bajwa is a recipient of two PTC Punjabi Film Awards along with nominations for four Filmfare Awards Punjabi.
After participating in the 2012 Femina Miss India contest, Bajwa made her acting debut with the Punjabi film Best Of Luck (2013) and made her Tamil film debut with Kappal. Bajwa established herself as a leading actor in Punjabi films with successful films such as Punjab 1984 (2014), Sardaar Ji 2 (2016), Nikka Zaildar (2016), Manje Bistre (2017), Nikka Zaildar 2 (2017), Carry on Jatta 2 (2018), Guddiyan Patole (2019), Ardab Mutiyaran (2019), and Honsla Rakh (2021). She made her Telugu film debut with Aatadukundam Raa (2016).. In 2025, she expanded into Hindi cinema appearing in the films Housefull 5 and Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat. Bajwa won the PTC Punjabi Film Award for Best Actress for her performance in Ardab Mutiyaran. She has also received two Filmfare Awards Punjabi – Best Actress nomination for Manje Bistre and Nikka Zaildar 2.
Early life Sonam Bajwa was born on 16 August 1989 in Nainital, Uttar Pradesh (now in Uttarakhand) in a Punjabi Sikh family. She completed her graduation at Delhi University. In 2012, she moved to Mumbai and participated in the Femina Miss India contest. Bajwa then became an air hostess, but later quit it to pursue a career in acting.
Career Debut and established actress in Punjabi films (2013–2024) Bajwa made her acting debut with Best Of Luck in 2013 alongside Gippy Grewal and Jazzy B. In 2014, she worked in Punjab 1984 opposite Diljit Dosanjh. She made her Tamil film debut with Kappal opposite Vaibhav the same year.
Bajwa had four films in 2016 - Sardaar Ji 2 opposite Diljit Dosanjh, Nikka Zaildar opposite Ammy Virk, Born to Be King opposite Ateesh Randev and her Telugu debut Aatadukundam Raa opposite Sushanth. In 2017, she appeared opposite Gippy Grewal in Manje Bistre, opposite Dosanjh Super Singh and opposite Ammy Virk in Nikka Zaildar 2. In 2018, she appeared in Carry on Jatta 2, opposite Grewal.
Bajwa worked in five films in 2019. She worked in Guddiyan Patole opposite Gurnam Bhullar, Muklawa opposite Virk, Singham opposite Parmish Verma, Ardab Mutiyaran opposite Ajay Sarkaria and Bala opposite Ayushmann Khurrana. She won the PTC Punjabi Film Award for Best Actress for Ardab Mutiyaran. In 2020, she appeared in Jinde Meriye opposite Parmish Verma. In 2021, she appeared opposite Virk in Puaada and opposite Dosanjh in Honsla Rakh.
In 2022, she played the lead opposite Gurnam Bhullar in Mai Vyah Nahi Karona Tere Naal, opposite Virk in Sher Bagga, opposite Ajay Sarkaria in Jind Mahi and opposite Vaibhav in Kaatteri. In 2023, she played a lead role in Godday Godday Chaa and Carry On Jatta 3. In 2024, she played the lead opposite Virk in Kudi Haryane Val Di.
Expansion to Hindi films (2025–present) In 2025, Bajwa made her debut in Hindi films with Housefull 5 opposite Riteish Deshmukh. The film was released in two versions, titled Housefull 5A and Housefull 5B, each featuring a different climax and murderer. Devesh Sharma stated that she adds to the "glamour quotient", but has nothing to do in the film. A commercial success, it emerged as one of the highest grossing film of the year. Following this, she played a bar dancer in Baaghi 4 opposite Tiger Shroff. Shachi Chaturvedi stated, "Sonam enters with some promise, but her character never gets the space to grow. Despite this limitation, she delivers a decent performance. The film, however, underperformed at the box office and emerged as a commercial failure."
In the same year, Bajwa starred opposite Harshvardhan Rane in Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat a romantic drama film that received positive audience feedback for its emotional storytelling and intense chemistry between the lead pair. Critics appreciated Bajwa’s heartfelt portrayal, calling it one of her most expressive performances to date..
In the media
Bajwa is considered one of the highest-paid and prominent actresses of Punjabi cinema. She is also known for her fashion sense and styling. In the film Guddiyan Patole, Bajwa was the highest paid actor, receiving more than her male counterparts. Bajwa became the Chandigarh Times Most Desirable Woman thrice in 2016, 2017 and 2019. She also ranked 2nd in 2018 and 4th in 2020 in the same list. In the Times 50 Most Desirable Woman list, Bajwa ranked 44th in 2019. She is the celebrity endorser for brands including Moofarm and Americana biscuits.
Personal life Although born in a Punjabi Sikh family, in 2017, Bajwa announced on social media that she follows Jesus, but is not a religious Christian. She stated "I follow Jesus but I am not a religious Christian."
Filmography
Films
Year Title Role Language Notes Ref. 2013 Best Of Luck SimranPunjabi2014 Punjab 1984 Jeeti Kappal Deepika Tamil 2015 Sardaar Ji HerselfPunjabi Special appearance in song "Veervaar"2016 Sardaar Ji 2 Diljyot Babu Bangaram HerselfTelugu Special appearance in song "Dhandame Ettukuntam" Aatadukundam Raa Shruthi Nikka Zaildar Manraaj KaurPunjabi Born to Be King Preet2017 Manje Bistre Rano Super Singh Twinkle Nikka Zaildar 2 Roop Kaur 2018 Carry on Jatta 2 Meet 2019 Guddiyan Patole Kashmeer "Kash" Kaur Muklawa Taaro Shadaa Herself Special appearance in song, "Tommy" Singham Dr. Nikki Ardab Mutiyaran Babbu Bains Bansal Bala Swasti Hindi 2020 Jinde Meriye Rehmat Punjabi Street Dancer 3D Pammi Kaur Chaddha Hindi Cameo2021 Puaada RaunakPunjabi Honsla Rakh Jasmine 2022 Mai Vyah Nahi Karona Tere Naal Mannat Sher Bagga Gulaab Kaur Jind Mahi Lakhwinder "Laddo" Kaur Kaatteri Shwetha Tamil 2023 Godday Godday Chaa RaniPunjabi Carry on Jatta 3 Meet2024 Kudi Haryane Val Di Neelam Dahiya 2025 Housefull 5 Zara Akhtar Hindi Baaghi 4 Olivia/Prathistha Nikka Zaildar 4 Angel Punjabi Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat Adaa Randhawa Hindi 2026 Border 2 Manjit Kaur Sekhon Pitt Siyapa Nimmi Punjabi2027TBAPunjabi
Television
Year Title Role Language Notes2021Dil Diyan GallanHostPunjabi2024Laughter Chefs – Unlimited EntertainmentHerself Hindi Guest appearance
Music video appearances
YearSongArtistDirectorLabel2020"Jatti Jeoni Morh Wargi"Sidhu Moose WalaAgam MannWhite Hill Music2020"Surma"Diljit DosanjhArvindr KhairaSony Music India 2021"Brown Shortie"Sidhu Moose WalaSukh SangheraSidhu Moose Wala2025"Naah Goriye"JaaniAniket ParpillewarSony Music India
Awards and nominations Year Award Category Film Result Ref. 2014 4th PTC Punjabi Film Awards Best Female Debut Best of Luck 2017 7th PTC Punjabi Film Awards Best Supporting Actress Sardaar Ji 2 1st Filmfare Awards PunjabiBest Actress Nikka Zaildar 20182nd Filmfare Awards Punjabi Manje Bistre Nikka Zaildar 2 Best Actress – Critics 8th PTC Punjabi Film AwardsBest Actress Super Singh 2019 9th PTC Punjabi Film Awards Carry On Jatta 2 2020 10th PTC Punjabi Film Awards Ardab Mutiyaran 202211th PTC Punjabi Film AwardsMai Vyah Nahi Karona Tere Naal Popular Jodi of the Year (with Gurnam Bhullar) Popular Jodi of the Year (with Diljit Dosanjh) Honsla Rakh
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