In the golden era of Bollywood many stars came and went. While some earned massive stardom others faded quietly. But amongst the many stars there was one actress whose story stood out not just for the work she did but also for the choices she made in her personal life. This actress ventured into the world of showbiz at a very young age tasting major success and fame. She even gave tough competition to actresses like Sridevi and Madhuri Dixit and worked with legendary actors like Amitabh Bachchan Rishi Kapoor and Naseeruddin Shah. However even after quickly rising to fame and becoming a household name in no time her one decision changed her entire life. Who is Sonam Khan? The actress that we are talking about is none other than Sonam Khan. Sonam started her career at the age of 14 with her debut film Vijay which was released in the year 1988. Later she appeared in many superhit films ike Tridev and Ajooba and her hit number Oye Oye… Tirchi Topi Wale turned her into a sensation overnight. However while she was at the peak of her career she made a decision that turned her life around and also shocked the entire fraternity. Why did Sonam Khan leave the film industry and convert to Hinduism? At just the age of 18 she tied the knot with the director Rajiv Rai who was twice her age. Her father-in-law Gulshan Rai was also a famous producer in the industry who made films like Deewar and Mohra. After her marriage she changed her religion and converted to Hinduism and also stepped away from the world of limelight. She even rejected the film Baaghi with Salman Khan and also many big films. Despite gaining major success and fame she kept her marriage and personal life above her career. At 20 she embraced motherhood and distanced herself from films entirely and moved abroad with her husband. However later her life took a dramatic turn and her marriage became shaky. As per reports her husband Rajiv was linked to underworld connections particularly Abu Salem which was also the reason they left Mumbai and shifted abroad. However Sonam was unwilling to settle abroad and therefore she decided to stay back in Mumbai with her son Gaurav. Eventually their marriage collapsed and she raised her son as a single mother. Sonam Khans second marriage Fast forward to 2017 Sonam gave love another chance and found companionship again and remarried Murali. That time her son Guarav was 25 and was a part of their second wedding. Interestingly Sonam Khan revealed her second marriage 8 years later through a social media post. Despite all the ups and downs Sonam has stood strong with all that life has thrown at her and today she continues to be remembered by her fans for the charisma she brought onscreen and the unforgettable songs that defined an era. Besides this she also shares a special connection with the well-known Bollywood villain Raza Murad who is her maternal uncle. Story Highlights: Sonam Khan ventured into the film world when she was only 14. Sonam Khan got married at 18 and left the industry. Sonam Khan became a sensation with her hit numbers like Oye Oye… Tirchi Topi Wale. Sonam Khan got divorced after 6 years from Rajiv Rai. Sonam Khan got remarried in 2017 to Murali.