Actor Sonam, Of Tridev Fame, Gears Up For A Comeback

Bollywood actor Sonam, who gained fame from the 1989 film Tridev, is making a comeback in the acting world. She says that she is not delusional in only pursuing leading roles and does not hold a grudge against male actors from her era who are only going for the main parts.

In 1988, Sonam was introduced to Bollywood by Yash Chopra with a multi-starrer action film called Vijay. She gained popularity with Tridev, primarily due to the song Oye Oye. After that, she worked on various projects such as Aakhri Adalat, Ajooba, and Police Wala, and her last film was Insaniyat in 1994. Sonam is currently exploring projects in the OTT space. She says, "OTT is the reason I thought I should make a comeback. It is a totally different scene. Age and gender don’t matter." Recalling her journey in acting, Sonam talks about the stereotypes that existed during her time. She explains, "There were a lot of stereotypes at that time. Like, I wore a bikini for one of my movies, then everybody wanted me to wear a bikini. Once you got a tag, you were stuck to it. Today, in the OTT world, you can rule the roost even if you play somebody’s sister." The 50-year-old actor, who stayed in the UK, US, and Pondicherry during her time away, wants to do something that has substance and is sensitive, considering her age. She does not have any delusions and does not want to play the leading lady or run around trees. She wants to play characters that are suitable for her age. Although Sonam is not pursuing leading roles, the age gap between male leads compared to their female counterparts remains a topic of discussion. When asked about it, she says, "If the actors from my era are playing leading roles, good for them. Don’t forget that they have also introduced a lot of new talent along with them. They also bring a lot of richness to the industry. The OTT world is different from the film world. It is not only here, but all over the world. So, male counterparts play a very important role. Look at any superstar of my time, who is still a superstar, and what sort of richness and talent they brought to the culture. They promoted so many people. Why can’t people see that side of them? One must look at everything positively."