In the glamorous world of showbiz many actors come to Mumbai every day. But there are only a few rare gems that earn stardom and carve a niche for themselves in the pool so many other actors. One such similar tale is of an actress who managed to create a lasting impression audience in a very short period. At a time when most actresses played it safe this individual sparked headlines breaking stereotypes with her bold move on screen. Who is Sonam Khan? The actress we are talking about is none other than Sonam Khan. She was born as Sonam Bakhthavar Khan. She came into the industry when actresses like Madhuri Dixit Juhi Chawla and Sridevi were dominating the industry. She ventured into the film industry at the age of 16. Her glamorous and daring on-screen presence made heads turn and created a stir. She made headlines for wearing a bikini and became one of the most talked-about actresses. In the film ‘Mitti Aur Sona turned her into an overnight sensation. What Made Sonam Khan an Overnight Sensation? Besides that she also appeared in the film ‘Ajuba’. She also did a lip-lock scene with Rishi Kapoor which was also quite rare at that time. She even featured with many celebrated actors like Jackie Shroff Sunny Deol Govinda and Chunky Pandey proving her versatility and growing popularity. Even though Sonam garnered a lot of love and attention her career was short-lived. At just the age of 20 she got pregnant and decided to settle abroad with her husband. She married the director of the film ‘Tridev’ whose song ‘Oye Oye’ made her a household name. Her sudden disappearance from the industry left people stunned but even her brief stint made her unforgettable.