Sonya Jehan
Sonya Jehan | |
|---|---|
| Born | 24 April 1980 |
| Citizenship | Pakistani, French |
| Alma mater | Saint Martins College of Art |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Spouse |
Vivek Narain (m. 2005) |
| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | Jehan-Rizvi family |
Sonya Rizvi (Urdu: سونیا جہاں; born 24 April 1980), better known by her stage name Sonya Jehan, is a Pakistani and French 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 Pakistani musical drama film Ho Mann Jahaan (2015). Her role in the last of these earned her nomination for Nigar Award for Best Supporting Actress.
In addition to acting in films, she has judged a cooking show and is the owner of Cafe Flo, a French restaurant in Karachi.