Sophie Choudry Explained

Sophie Choudry
Birth Date:1982 2, df=yes
Birth Place:Manchester, England
Othername:Sophia, Sophiya, Sophie
Occupation:Actress, singer, TV presenter
Alma Mater:London School of Economics, Sciences Po, Paris and London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art
Yearsactive:1999–present

Sophie Choudry (born 8 February 1982)[1] [2] is a British singer and actress based in India.[3] She has been active primarily in Hindi-language films and is also a former MTV India VJ and occasional model, and television presenter.

Early life

Sophie Choudry was born in Manchester and brought up in London.[4] Her father was a major fan of Sophia Loren and hence her birthname is "Sophia", however she now goes by the name "Sophie". She has an elder brother.[2]

Choudry studied at London School of Economics, graduating in European politics and French[2] [4] and is also a gold medalist from the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art.[5] Furthermore, she studied for nearly two years at the "Sciences Po" in Paris, France.[6] BollySpice reports, that while still studying, Choudry became a VJ for Zee UK.[7] [2] [8]

She took a few classes in Indian classical dance as Bharatnatyam, which she learnt in London for four years as well as Western dances like salsa.[7] She is also well trained in Western classical music, which she learnt for three years in the UK from Helena Shenel,[9] as well as in Indian classical music, which she learnt from Pandit Ashkaran Sharma.[5]

Career

Music

Choudry began her singing career. When she was 12 years old,[10] her talent was discovered by noted music director Biddu, who launched her musical career.[5] [7] She, at first, lent her voice as a backup singer to playback singers like Shweta Shetty and Alisha Chinai.[2]

In 2000, Choudry started her career as a pop singer with her all-female band "Sansara" with a song which Choudry herself wrote ("Yeh Dil Sun Raha Hai"). After their second hit “Habibi” the band separated and Choudry started her solo singing career, donning the videos "Habibi" and "Le Le Mera Dil" in 2002.[5] Her latest single 'Aaj Naiyo Sauna'

Choudry then moved to Mumbai in 2003, becoming a VJ for MTV India and hosting the popular show MTV Loveline,[5] which eventually gained her popularity.[11] Less than one year on, Sophie returned with her newest offering, “Sophie and Dr Love”. Her version of the song “Mera Babu Chail Chabila” became a chartbuster. She followed it up with what went on to become her biggest hit album “Babylove”. According to Choudry, she listened to over 400 songs to come up with her perfect 12.[5] Songs on this album include "Ek Pardesi Mera Dil Le Gaya", "Jadugar Saiyaan", "Zuby Zuby", "Dil Ke Armaan", "Ghar Aaya Mera Pardesi", and "Bachke Rehna Re Baba".

In December 2009, Choudry launched her album Sound of Sophie, which had no remixes, but only original numbers. The launch of this album marked her association with the Indian fashion brand MADAME, who hired her as their first brand ambassador.[12] She worked with well-known music composers such as Rishi Rich, Bappi Lahiri, Biddu and Gaurav Das Gupta in the album.[7] [13] Choudry has also participated in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa, Season 7.[14]

Films

Sophie made her film debut with David Dhawan's Shaadi No. 1 in 2005.[15] Her next release was Pyaar Ke Side Effects (2006).[16] In 2013, she appeared in an extended cameo in Once Upon ay Time in Mumbai Dobaara! and in a dance number in Shootout at Wadala.[17] In 2014, she appeared in another dance number in Telugu-language film .[18]

Other ventures

In December 2017, she launched a wellness company called Lifetox with her partners. They developed a fitness ayurvedic tea called Fittox and more products including Lifetox vitamins since then.

Filmography

Year Film Role Notes
2005 Shaadi No. 1 Dimple Kothari credited as Sophie
Pyaar Ke Side Effects Tanya
I See You Dilnaaz Bagga
2007 Heyy Babyy Herself Special appearance
Aggar Nisha Raval
Speed Monica Monteiro
2008 Money Hai Toh Honey Hai Herself Special appearance
Kidnap Herself Special appearance
2009 Aa Dekhen Zara Bindiya Avasti
Daddy Cool Ayesha
Chintuji Menka
Alibaug Nisha
2011 Vedi Herself Tamil film; special appearance
2013 Shootout at Wadala Herself Special appearance in the song
Once Upon ay Time in Mumbai Dobaara! Mrs. Dixit
2014 Telugu film; special appearance in the song "London Babu"
2024Love Sex Aur Dhokha 2HerselfSpecial appearance

TV appearances

Discography

Awards

2019, fit and fab icon

2023 Most stylish pop diva of the year, Bollywood Hungama

2024 Most stylish pop diva, pinkvilla

2024 Most stylish pop sensation of the year, bollywood Hungama

Notes and References

  1. News: Yuvraj Singh, Neha Dhupia, Ekta Kapoor at Sophie Choudry's birthday party . Indian Express . 9 February 2014 . Bollywood beauty Sophie Choudry celebrated her 32nd birthday with her B-town friends in Mumbai's popular Olive Bar on Saturday (February 8). . 6 August 2017 . 9 November 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170806140324/http://indianexpress.com/photos/entertainment-gallery/yuvraj-singh-neha-dhupia-ekta-kapoor-at-sophie-choudrys-birthday-party/ . live .
  2. Web site: VJ Sophie: Profile . https://web.archive.org/web/20090216191221/http://mtvindia.com/vjs/sophie.html . 16 February 2009 . MTV INDIA . 6 March 2009.
  3. Web site: Sophie Choudry's pictures. photogallery.indiatimes.com.
  4. Web site: 'I'm single and loving it' . . 4 September 2009 . 5 September 2009 . https://web.archive.org/web/20090905232218/http://movies.rediff.com/slide-show/2009/sep/04/slide-show-1-sophie-chowdry-gets-candid-with-fans-on-rediff-chat.htm . live .
  5. News: Sophia with love... . https://web.archive.org/web/20050509191529/http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/mp/2004/12/16/stories/2004121600290200.htm . dead . 9 May 2005 . . 4 September 2009 . Chennai, India . 16 December 2004.
  6. Web site: Sophie Chaudhary excited about Aa Dekhen Zara . bollyspice.com . 5 September 2009.
  7. Web site: "Shaadi No. 1 is something I will never regret!" – Sophie Choudry . bollyspice.com . 4 September 2009.
  8. News: Sophia with love... . https://web.archive.org/web/20050509191529/http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/mp/2004/12/16/stories/2004121600290200.htm . dead . 9 May 2005 . . 5 September 2009 . Chennai, India . 16 December 2004.
  9. News: The versatile veejay . https://web.archive.org/web/20040302190552/http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/mp/2002/12/09/stories/2002120901620200.htm . dead . 2 March 2004 . . 5 September 2009 . Chennai, India . 9 December 2002.
  10. Web site: Interviews – Sophie Chaudhary . Mahiram.com . 22 December 2010 . 24 July 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230724103641/http://www.mahiram.com/2010/02/17/sophie-choudry/ . live .
  11. Web site: I'm India's Goldie Hawn: Sophie Choudhry . https://web.archive.org/web/20090201044207/http://buzz18.in.com/interviews/movies/im-indias-goldie-hawn-sophie-choudhry/107111/0 . dead . 1 February 2009 . buzz18.in.com . 4 September 2009.
  12. Web site: Sophie at Madame store . Times of India . 22 December 2010 . 9 October 2010.
  13. Web site: 'Mumbai has given me so much' . . 4 September 2009 . 5 September 2009 . https://web.archive.org/web/20090905232218/http://movies.rediff.com/slide-show/2009/sep/04/slide-show-1-sophie-chowdry-gets-candid-with-fans-on-rediff-chat.htm . live .
  14. News: Sophie Chaudhary in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa season 7 Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis . 2 June 2014 . dna . 10 January 2018 . en-US . 11 January 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180111173408/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-sophie-chaudhary-in-jhalak-dikhhla-jaa-season-7-1992920 . live .
  15. Dangor . Kimi . 12 September 2005 . Chanel Switch . . New Delhi . . 19 January 2025 . subscription.
  16. Choudry . Sophie . 12 August 2009 . 'My curves are the sexiest part of me' . Mumbai . . 19 January 2025.
  17. News: . 22 July 2013 . Sophie Choudry misses out on dance number with Akshay Kumar . . Mumbai . . 19 January 2025 . subscription . 13 August 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140813145926/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/sophie-choudry-misses-out-on-dance-number-with-akshay-kumar/ . live .
  18. Web site: Sophie Chaudhary sizzles with item song. 14 January 2014. The Economic Times - The Times of India.
  19. Web site: Harry Anand - Sweet Honey Mix . . 20 December 2018.
  20. Web site: Aap Jaisa Koi Meri Zindagi Mein Aaye [Full Song] Sweet Honey Mix ]. https://web.archive.org/web/20190208103110/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JJLRykmFBE . 8 February 2019 . dead . . . 20 December 2018.
  21. Web site: Omar Explores Sophia Choudry . desiclub.com . 5 September 2009 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110709015006/http://www.desiclub.com/desimusic/desimusic_features/printlisting.cfm?id=56 . 9 July 2011 .
  22. Web site: Sophie Chaudhary . ganaga.com . 5 September 2009 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20081023162805/http://ganaga.com/itemgirls/Bollywood_Item_Girl_sophie_chaudhary.asp . 23 October 2008 .
  23. Web site: The Lycra MTV Style Awards – Winners . . 5 September 2009 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20090306234045/http://www.mtvindia.com/styleawards/pastawards.html . 6 March 2009 .

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