Once body shamed now a stunning actress, here are some unknown facts about Sonam Kapoor

Lucknow: Bollywood's diva and fashion icon Sonam Kapoor has turned 31 today as the Raanjhana actress celebrates her birthday on 9th June. Bollywood veteran actor Anil Kapoor's daughter Sonam is now itself a well-known name in the industry.

This birthday has already become special for her as the actress got special mention national award for her marvellous performance in 2016 released movie Neerja.

Here are some lesser known facts about this stunning actress and diva of Bollywood.

1. Even though she's a star kid, Sonam had her own share of struggles with pocket money. The actor had ZERO inhibitions and worked as a waitress for some time to supplement her monthly income.

2. Sonam's a style icon, and it's a no brainer that she keeps herself updated about the latest trends in fashion industry. But not everyone knows that Sonam is a voracious reader, and pretty aware about current affairs and national politics

3. Sonam started her Bollywood career as an Assistant Director in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's movie Black. In fact, the director convinced her for 1.5 years (can you beat that!) to debut as an actor in the industry.

4. Sonam Kapoor is extremely fit now. However, there was a time when she was not fit. Her ex-boyfriend made some unpleasant comments about her weight and she had to call off her relationship.

5. Before facing the camera for her first film Saawariya, Sonam lost around 30 kilos to get that hot bod she has today. Whoa!

6. We all know Arjun Kapoor is her first cousin and the duo is pretty close to each other. But did you know, Ranveer Singh is also her cousin, from her mother's side.

7. Sonam's very particular about perfumes, and her favourite fragrances include Chanel No. 5, Jean Paul Gaultier Classique and ​Michael by Michael Kors. ​

8. It is hard for Sonam to resist the impulse of delicious food. She eats all the time but she doesn’t overlook her fitness. She manages it.

9. Sonam Kapoor never wanted to be an actress but it was Sanjay Leela Bhansali who pressured and suggested Sonam to be an actress.

10. Apart from fashion and acting, what Sonam Kapoor enjoys the most is dancing. The actress loved dancing so much that she got herself enrolled in dancing class where they taught Indian classical dance. Sonam, today, is a trained classical dancer.