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Actress Sonal Khilwani: Banaras' Spiritual Call Amidst Fame
26 Sep
Summary
- Actress Sonal Khilwani pursued acting despite academic challenges.
- She left Varanasi and later appreciated its spiritual peace.
- Khilwani misses her hometown's food and spiritual atmosphere.
Varanasi-born actress Sonal Khilwani followed her lifelong dream of acting, eschewing conventional paths. She pursued her passion after moving to Mumbai in 2019, initially taking on odd jobs like a BPO employee to make ends meet. Khilwani found early industry experience working as a junior artist and body double.
One of her significant breaks came during a segment on The Kapil Sharma Show, where she impressed a director with her presence and conversation with Tiger Shroff. This led to her appearance on the show, where Shroff famously sang for her.
Khilwani's initial television roles included lead parts in Bindiya Sarkar and Shabani, followed by significant appearances in Anupama and Bade Ghar Ki Choti Bahu. Although her career has progressed, her parents initially had reservations about her chosen profession.
Reflecting on her hometown, Khilwani now cherishes the peaceful and spiritual essence of Varanasi, which she missed while living away. She particularly recalls the Kashi Vishwanath and Sankat Mochan Mandirs, and the distinct taste of local street food like tomato chaat and poori-sabzi.
