Sonal Singh Chauhan, an Indian fashion model and actress, hailing from a Rajput family originally from the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. Born to a Police Inspector father, she has one elder brother and two younger sisters. She received her education at Delhi Public School, Noida, and later pursued a Philosophy honors degree at Gargi College in New Delhi.
This talented individual's illustrious career began when she was crowned Miss World Tourism 2005 at Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia, making her the first Indian to claim this prestigious title. Prior to this, she was a notable former Miss India contestant. With her extensive modeling experience, she has appeared in numerous advertisement campaigns in both print and electronic media, solidifying her reputation as a popular model in Delhi.
Sonal's foray into the Bollywood film industry is marked by her debut movie "Jannat", directed by Mukesh Bhatt, scheduled for release in mid 2008. Following her success in beauty contests, she went on to feature alongside Emraan Hashmi in the movie "Jannat".