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Height: 5′ 6″
Hometown: Karachi, Pakistan
Age: 46 Years
| Bio | |
|---|---|
| Other Name | Sumy Ali |
| Profession | Actress, Designer, Journalist, Columnist, Philanthropist |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters– 168 cm in meters– 1.68 m in feet inches– 5’ 6” |
| Weight (approx.) | in kilograms– 60 kg in pounds– 132 lbs |
| Figure Measurements (approx.) | 34-32-34 |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Light Brown |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 25 March 1976 |
| Age (as of 2022) | 46 Years |
| Birthplace | Karachi, Pakistan |
| Zodiac sign | Aries |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Hometown | Karachi, Pakistan |
| School | Convent of Jesus and Mary, Karachi, Pakistan |
| College/University | Nova Southeastern University, Broward County, Florida The University of Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor of Film and Television Majoring in Psychology Masters in Broadcast Journalism |
| Debut | Film: Anth (1993) |
| Family | Father– Madan Mother– Tehmina Brother– Mohammed Ali Sisters– Hina Ali, Huma Ali |
| Religion | Islam |
| Hobbies | Dancing, Travelling, Writing |
| Controversy | In March 2022, she shared a post on social media in which she termed Salman Khan as the ‘Harvey Weinstein of Bollywood.’ [1]The Tribune In the post, Somy wrote, “The Harvey Weinstein of Bollywood! You will be exposed. The women you abused will come out one day and share their truth. Just like Aishwarya Rai Bachchan.” |
| Favourites | |
| Food | Mutton, Biryani |
| Travel Destination | Spain |
| Boys, Affairs and More | |
| Marital Status | Not Known |
| Affairs/Boyfriends | Salman Khan (Actor) |
| Husband/Spouse | Not Known |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Somy Ali
- Does Somy Ali smoke?: Not Known
- Does Somy Ali drink alcohol?: Not Known
- Somy Ali is a Pakistani born former Bollywood actress, model, designer, writer and journalist.
- She is born to an Iraqi mother and Pakistani father with 3 more siblings.
- She was sexually assaulted when she was hardly 5 years old.
- At the age just 12, she shifted to Florida along with her mother and brother.
- She was supported by her brother to choose modelling as her career.
- She started doing modelling and acting since the age of 16 from the movie ‘Anth’.
- She was not interested in acting and her only aim to come in Bollywood was to meet her teenage crush, Salman Khan, she was even in a relationship with him for eight years.
- She has appeared in the movies like ‘Krishan Avtaar’, ‘Yaar Gaddar’, ‘Aao Pyaar Karen’, ‘Andolan’, ‘Mafia’, etc.
- In December 1999, she came to Mumbai from Florida to continue her studies.
- Apart from modelling and acting, she also worked as a journalist.
- She also made documentary films on social awareness related to rape, abortion, domestic violence, and teenage suicide.
- Being a philanthropist, she also helped and fought for the women’s rights issues in South Asia.
- She has written articles about rape victims namely Shazia Khalid, Sonia Naz and Mukhtaran Mai.
- She runs a non-profit organization for ending human trafficking namely ‘No More Tears’.
- In 2006, she established her own clothing brand ‘So-Me Designs’ and donates to ‘No More Tears’.
- In 2011, she was acclaimed with the ‘American Heritage Award’ from the American Immigration Council for her work with ‘No More Tears’.
- In 2015, she was honored with ‘The Daily Point of Light Award’ by former President George H. W. Bush and presidential proclamation for National Domestic Violence awareness by former President Barack Obama for her work with ‘No More Tears’.
