Sonam Kapoor is celebrating a major milestone as two of her popular songs, "Prem Ratan Dhan Payo" and "Abhi Toh Party Shuru Hui Hai," have each surpassed 1 billion views on YouTube. The actress shared her excitement and reminisced about the impact these songs had on her career and the audience.
"Prem Ratan Dhan Payo," the title track from the 2015 film starring Salman Khan and Sonam Kapoor, became a viral sensation upon its release. Sonam Kapoor recalled the frenzy surrounding the song, "I still remember when the Prem Ratan Dhan Payo title track was released—what a time it was! The Dubsmash videos were everywhere. It totally broke the internet." The song's catchy tune and simple choreography made it a favorite for Dubsmash videos, contributing to its widespread popularity. The film follows the story of Prem, who steps in for Prince Yuvraj Vijay Singh, leading to unexpected romantic entanglements with Princess Maithili, originally engaged to Vijay. Reflecting on the experience of filming the song, Sonam said, "It honestly feels like it happened just yesterday. I'm so touched that people still love the song... it really means a lot!"
"Abhi Toh Party Shuru Hui Hai," from the 2014 film "Khoobsurat," is another track that has resonated with audiences. The song, featuring rapper Badshah, remains a popular party anthem even years after its release. Sonam expressed her fondness for the song, saying, "This has always been one of my favourite songs from my career—and it still makes it to my dance playlist!" She reminisced about the fun she had while shooting the music video, "I remember letting my hair down and just having the best time shooting the music video. It brings me so much joy to see that the song continues to be a popular party anthem even today." In "Khoobsurat," Sonam played Milli, a quirky physiotherapist who shakes up the lives of a royal family. "Abhi Toh Party Shuru Hui Hai" is a promotional song in the movie, composed by Badshah, who also wrote the lyrics and sang the song with Aastha Gill.
Sonam Kapoor, daughter of actor Anil Kapoor, began her Bollywood journey as an assistant director before making her acting debut in 2007. While she has delivered critically acclaimed performances in films like "Neerja," for which she won a National Film Award – Special Mention and a Filmfare Award for Best Actress (Critics), and "Raanjhanaa," commercial success has also been a significant part of her career. Films like "Prem Ratan Dhan Payo," "Bhaag Milkha Bhaag," and "Sanju" have been major box office hits.
Beyond her acting career, Sonam is known for her outspoken personality and her keen sense of fashion. She has often used fashion as a form of self-expression and as a political tool.
