Sophie Choudry

Sophie Choudry (born 8 February 1982) is a British singer and actress based in India. She has been active primarily in Hindi-language films and is also a former MTV India VJ and occasional model, and television presenter. 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. Furthermore, she studied for nearly two years at the "Sciences Po" in Paris, France. BollySpice reports, that while still studying, Choudry became a VJ for Zee UK.

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. as well as in Indian classical music, which she learnt from Pandit Ashkaran Sharma. her talent was discovered by noted music director Biddu, who launched her musical career.

Choudry then moved to Mumbai in 2003, becoming a VJ for MTV India and hosting the popular show MTV Loveline, 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. She worked with well-known music composers such as Rishi Rich, Bappi Lahiri, Biddu and Gaurav Das Gupta in the album. Choudry has also participated in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa, Season 7.

Films Sophie made her film debut with David Dhawan's Shaadi No. 1 in 2005. Her next release was Pyaar Ke Side Effects (2006). 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. In 2014, she appeared in another dance number in Telugu-language film 1: Nenokkadine.

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

All films are in Hindi unless otherwise noted.

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 2009 Aa Dekhen Zara Bindiya Avasti Daddy Cool Ayesha Chintuji Menka Alibaug Nisha 2011 Vedi Herself Tamil film; special appearance 2013 Shootout at Wadala Special appearance in the song Once Upon ay Time in Mumbai Dobaara! Mrs. Dixit 2014 1: Nenokkadine Herself Telugu film; special appearance in the song "London Babu"2024Love Sex Aur Dhokha 2Special appearance

TV appearances

Discography "Yeh Dil Sun Raha Hai" (2000) as part of Sansara "Habibi" (2000) "Le Le Mera Dil" (2002) "Sophie & Dr. Love" (2003) "Baby Love - Sophie" (2004) "Aap Jaisa Koi" in Sweet Honey Mix (2004) "Sound of Sophie" (2009) "Hungama Ho Gaya" (2012) digital single "Hungama Ho Gaya" (2013) compilation album "Do You Know Baby" (2015) "Aaj Naiyo Sauna" (2019) “Gori Hai” (2022) “Aaj main Nachna” (2022) “Lips” (2024)

Awards 2001: UK Asian Pop Award for Best Female Newcomer 2004: Lycra MTV Style Award for Most Stylish Female in Music 2005: Bollywood Music Award for Best Female Pop Artist 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