Sonia Sanwalka (born b/w 1976-1986) is an Indian famous personality, author, and entrepreneur from Chandigarh, India. She is well-known in the country as the daughter of ‘Milkha Singh’. As the world knows, that Milkha Singh was a famous Indian athlete, track and field sprinter.
Milkha Singh is also popular with the name ‘The Flying Sikh’. As per the sources, Milkha became the first athlete after winning the gold at the 400 meters Commonwealth Games and Asian Games. Not only this, but he was also awarded Padma Shri.
On the other side, if we talk about his daughter then, Sonia Sanwalka is a famous author and entrepreneur. She is well-known for co-authored the autobiography of her father titled The Race of My Life.
According to the sources, the sports legend, Milkha Singh passed away at the age of 91 due to Covid-19. He breathed his last at PGIMER hospital in Chandigarh. The sudden death of Milkha Singh gave a huge shock to the country. Scroll down to know more information regarding Sonia Sanwalka’s life story.
Sonia Sanwalka’s Biography
The talented author, Sonia Sanwalka was born to her parents between the years 1976-1986 in Chandigarh, India. She was born into a Punjabi Sikh family and follows the Sikhism religion.
The exact date of birth of Sonia Sanwalka is not available. According to a guess, her age is around 35-45 years old (as of 2021). She is famous for being the daughter of Milkha Singh.
According to the sources, Sonia completed her education at a local private school in Chandigarh. After that, she began focusing on her career. At present, Sonia Sanwalka is a popular author and entrepreneur.
Wiki / Trivia
| Full Real Name | Sonia Sanwalka. |
| Known as | The daughter of Milkhs Singh. |
| Age (as of 2021) | B/w 35-45 years old. |
| Profession | Author, Famous Personality, and Entrepreneur. |
| Date of Birth | B/W 1976-1986. |
| Place of Birth | Chandigarh, India. |
| Education | Graduate. |
| Alma mater | Local Private School. |
| Net worth | INR 4-5 Crore (approx.). |
| Height (approx.) | In Feet Inches: 5′ 7″. In Meters: 1.7 m. In Centimetres: 170 cm. |
| Weight (approx.) | In Kilograms: 60 kg. In Pounds: 132 lbs. |
| Eye Color | Black. |
| Hair Color | Black. |
| Nationality | Indian. |
| Religion | Sikhism. |
Family & Caste
Sonia Sanwalka Wikipedia – According to the reports, Sonia Sanwalka belongs to the Punjabi Sikh caste and also follows the Sikhism religion.
Parents & Siblings
Talking about her family details then Sonia Sanwalka is a part of a famous sports family in India. Her father ‘Milkha Singh’ was a famous Indian athlete and Padma Shri holder. On the other hand, her mother ‘Nirmal Saini’ was also a sportsperson and known for serving as the captain Indian women’s volleyball team in Ceylon.
| Parents | Father: Milkha Singh (1932-2021). Mother: Nirmal Saini (1938-2021). |
| Siblings | Brother: Jeev Milkha Singh. Sister: Mona and Aleeza. |
| Relatives | Uncle: Malkhan Singh. Aunt: Ishvar Singh. |
If we talk about her siblings then, she has 4 siblings in her family including her. Sonia has two sisters and one brother. Let me tell you that, her brother Jeev Milkha Singh is a professional Indian golfer.
The names of her sisters are Mona and Aleeza. As per Wikipedia, her parents adopted a 7-year-old son in the year 1999, whose father Havildar Bikram Singh died in the Battle of Tiger Hill.
Milkha Singh & Nirmal Saini’s Death
According to the sources, Sonia Sanwalka lost her parents in the same month of June 2021. As per the latest reports, on 13 June 2021, her mother ‘Nirmal Saini’ passed away due to coronavirus.
She has died at the age of 82 in Mohali, India. After 6 days of her mother’s death, the shocking news of her father’s demise came. According to the reports, Milkha Singh was also died because of COVID-19.
He was admitted to the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) hospital and breathed his last on Saturday, 19 June 2021. So many famous celebrities, politicians, and other famous personalities also shared their grief and paid tribute to Milkha Singh through their social media handles.
The Race of My Life
According to Wikipedia, Sonia Sanwalka came to the spotlight after co-authored the autobiography of her dad Milkha Singh. The title of this book is The Race of My Life.
Let me tell you that, this book was published in the year 2013 by Rupa Publications under ISBN ‘8129129108’. This book is based on the life story and achievements of Milkha Singh. Apart from this, Sonia Sanwalka also works as an entrepreneur.
8 Facts You Didn’t Know About Sonia Sanwalka
- Being an author, Sonia Sanwalka has also written various articles.
- She has also appeared in various live chat shows including ‘Get Inspired, Baatcheet’ by Kiran Bedi.
- As per an estimate, Sonia Sanwalka made a net worth of INR 4-5 Crore (approx.) from her career.
- There is very rare information is available about Sonia Sanwalka on the internet, it seems that she does not like to be a part of the media face.
- However, she does not share any information regarding her personal life and marital status.
- She also shared her memories with her dad to the co-stars of Milkha Singh’s biopic film ‘Bhaag Milkha Bhaag’.
- Famous Bollywood actor, Farhan Akhtar played the lead role of Sonia’s dad ‘Milkha Singh’ in this biopic movie.
- Sonia Sanwalka’s co-authored book The Race of My Life also helped the star cast of Bhaag Milkha Bhaag to know more about Milkha Singh’s life story.
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