Samir Soni is an Indian film and television actor, director and former fashion model.

Career

Soni made his debut in the Hindi serial '' Samandar.'' In 1996, he appeared as Ashok Mathur in

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''. He made his film debut in '' China Gate'' (1998), which was followed by cameo appearances. In 2003, Soni appeared in the film ''

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'' and played lead roles in ''Basti'' and '' Kahan Ho Tum''. Also that year, Soni also worked in the television series '' Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin''. In 2004, he worked in '' Saaksshi''. Soni featured as a contestant in the reality television show '' Bigg Boss 4'' in 2010. Soni played the lead role in

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'' Parichay - Nayee Zindagi Kay Sapno Ka'' (2013), which earned him the Indian Telly Award for Best Actor, and ITA Award for Best Actor - Drama (Popular) in 2012. In 2018, he debuted as a film director with '' My Birthday Song'', starring

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Personal life

Through modeling, he met Rajlakshmi Khanvilkar. The two were married for six months before they divorced. He was in a relationship with Nafisa Joseph and got engaged to her. The engagement lasted two years before they broke up. On 24 January 2011, he married former actress

Neelam Kothari Neelam Kothari Soni (née Kothari; born 9 November 1969), known mononymously as Neelam, is an Indian actress who worked in Hindi films. She made her acting debut with '' Jawaani'' (1984), followed it in various films opposite Govinda such as '' ...

. Together they adopted a daughter.

Filmography

As Actor

As Director

Television

Web series

Accolades

References

External links

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