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Soni Razdan
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Born25 October 1956
FromSmall Heath, Birmingham, England
Known forRaazi, Saaransh, 36 Chowringhee Lane, The Verdict: State vs Nanavati, Out of Love
Soni Razdan is a British actress and director born in Birmingham to a German mother and Kashmiri Pandit father, bringing multicultural fluency to her Hindi film career. She debuted in 36 Chowringhee Lane (1981) and built a solid resume with Mandi, Saaransh, and Trikal before largely stepping back from acting after marrying director Mahesh Bhatt.
Her hiatus paradoxically positioned her as the parent most recognizable to younger audiences, not for her own work but as Alia Bhatt’s mother. A 2010s comeback via OTT platforms proved she hadn’t lost her craft, appearing in The Verdict and Out of Love with the composure of someone who’d been quietly watching the industry evolve.
Her recent film work, including the acclaimed Raazi, confirms what her earlier roles promised: technical precision and emotional depth. Razdan represents a particular Bollywood archetype, the English-speaking cosmopolitan woman navigating Hindi cinema’s gender dynamics and domestic expectations with wry acceptance.
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Who is Soni Razdan?
Soni Razdan is an Indian actress and film director from Small Heath, Birmingham, England, known for Raazi, Saaransh, 36 Chowringhee Lane.
How old is Soni Razdan?
Soni Razdan is 69 years old, born on 25 October 1956.
Where is Soni Razdan from?
Soni Razdan was born in Small Heath, Birmingham, England.
What is Soni Razdan known for?
Soni Razdan is best known for Raazi, Saaransh, 36 Chowringhee Lane, The Verdict: State vs Nanavati, Out of Love.
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The most recent Soni Razdan update on GaraMasalaFM is "Soni Razdan, Anshuman Jha and Ayesha Kapur Raghubir Yadav Attends the Music Launch of Om Ka Hari An", published 8 September 2026. Their latest photos and video are on this page.