She began her modeling career. Before entering Bollywood, she competed in a fashion show, which she won. Following that, she began receiving calls from modeling agencies and the film industry. In 1994, she made her acting debut with the film “Aag.” She was only 19 years old at the time.
Despite the fact that this film was a flop, Sonali rose to fame thanks to her superhit Bollywood films such as “Naaraaz” (1994), “Diljale” (1996), “Sarfarosh” (1999), “Zakham” (1998), “Hum Sath Sath Hai” (1999), “Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai” (2000), “Kal Ho Na Ho” (2003), and many more.
Also Sonali has appeared in films in Tamil, Kannada, Telegu, and Marathi. She has been a great host, judge, and performer in a number of TV shows, including “Kya Masti Kya Dhoom,” “Mr. and Mrs. Television,” “Indian Idol,” “India’s Got Talent,” “Hindustan Ke Hunarbaaz,” and “India’s Best Dramebaaz.”
Sonali took a 10-year hiatus from the film industry beginning in 2004. Sonali made a comeback in 2013 with the film “Once Upon a Time in Mumbai Dobara,” in which she played a minor role. This is her final film as an actress.
