Sonya Jehan

Sonya Jehan
Born (1980-04-24) 24 April 1980 (age 44)
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
CitizenshipFrench[1]
Alma materSaint Martins College of Art
OccupationActress
Years active2005–present
Spouse
Vivek Narain
​
(m. 2005)​
Children2
RelativesJehan-Rizvi family

Sonya Rizvi (Urdu: سونیا جہاں; born 24 April 1980), better known by her stage name Sonya Jehan, is a Pakistani film actress who predominantly works in Urdu and Hindi-language films. She is the granddaughter of legendary singer Noor Jehan and filmmaker Shaukat Hussain Rizvi. Jehan is known for portraying supporting roles in several critically acclaimed films, including the Indian drama My Name Is Khan (2010), the English-language political thriller The Reluctant Fundamentalist (2012) and the coming-of-age musical drama Pakistani film Ho Mann Jahaan (2015). Her role in the last of these earned her a Nigar Award for Best Supporting Actress nomination.[2][1] 

In addition to acting in films, she has judged a cooking show and is the owner of Karachi's French restaurant, Cafe Flo.

  1. ^ a b "No work permit for Sonia Jehan". Archived from the original on 11 August 2011. Retrieved 5 January 2018.
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