Sonakshi Sinha was born on 2 June 1987, to actor-turned-politician Shatrughan Sinha and Poonam Sinha. She has two brothers, Luv and Kush Sinha. Sonakshi Sinha walked the ramp at the Lakme Fashion Week 2008 and 2009. She commenced her career in Bollywood by debuting in the mega blockbuster, Dabangg (2010). The tremendous success of Dabangg has made many a director sit up and take notice of this unconventional beauty. She was signed up for a number of projects by established production houses post Dabangg. She has number of films set to release in 2012: Rowdy Rathore, Joker, Lootera, Son Of Sardar, Race 2.
When the media commented on her resemblance to her father's former co-star Reena Roy, she and Reena have stated that there is no resemblance and that Sonakshi looks like her mother Poonam Sinha.
Cousin of actress Bhavna and Pooja Ruparel ( Their maternal grandmothers are sister's).
Sister of Luv and Kush Sinha.
Niece of producer Dr. Lakhan Sinha.
Niece of Pahlaj Nihalani ( Mother's cousin).
She was born while Shatrughan Sinha was shooting for Maha Yatra with a full on beard.
Cousin Preeta Sinha is Co-founder at One Green Planet in New York, She is the daughter of Lakhan Sinha and is married to a boy named Neil.
Niece of director Loksen Lalvani. Loksen is married to Sonakshi's mother's sister.
She is the daughter of legendary Indian actor Shatrughan Sinha and Poonam Sinha and sister to Luv Sinha and Kussh Sinha. She started her career as a model and walked the ramp in the Lakme Fashion week in 2008. She got her break in movies after being signed up by Salman Khan for his thriller Dabangg (2010)
Cousin of actress Bhavna and Pooja Ruparel ( Their maternal grandmothers are sister's).
Sister of Luv and Kush Sinha.
Niece of producer Dr. Lakhan Sinha.
Niece of Pahlaj Nihalani ( Mother's cousin).
She was born while Shatrughan Sinha was shooting for Maha Yatra with a full on beard.
Cousin Preeta Sinha is Co-founder at One Green Planet in New York, She is the daughter of Lakhan Sinha and is married to a boy named Neil.
Niece of director Loksen Lalvani. Loksen is married to Sonakshi's mother's sister.