From Neerja to Raanjhanaa: 7 Best Sonam Kapoor Films to Watch on Her 40th Birthday

In Saawariya (2007), Sonam Kapoor made her Bollywood debut as Sakina, a shy and melancholic girl waiting for her lost love. With her ethereal beauty and graceful presence, she brought innocence and longing to the screen in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s visually poetic romance. The film is currently available to stream on ZEE5.

In Delhi-6 (2009), Sonam Kapoor plays Bittu, a spirited young woman from Old Delhi who dreams of breaking free from societal expectations to become a singer. Her performance adds charm and freshness to this soulful drama directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, with Abhishek Bachchan in the lead. Featuring A.R. Rahman’s iconic soundtrack—including the hit song Masakali—the film beautifully captures the essence of Old Delhi. Delhi-6 is currently streaming on Netflix India.

In Neerja (2016), Sonam Kapoor plays Neerja Bhanot, the brave flight attendant who sacrificed her life to save passengers during a hijacking. Her powerful and emotional performance earned critical acclaim and several awards. The film is currently streaming on JioCinema and Vi Movies & TV in India.

In Raanjhanaa (2013), Sonam Kapoor plays Zoya, a strong-willed and idealistic young woman whose life becomes entangled in love and politics. Her layered performance opposite Dhanush adds emotional depth to this romantic drama. The film is currently streaming on JioCinema, ZEE5, and Eros Now in India.

In I Hate Luv Storys (2010), Sonam Kapoor plays Simran, a romantic and dreamy girl who believes in fairy-tale love. Her world turns upside down when she meets Jay (Imran Khan), a cynic who doesn't believe in love. Sonam brings charm and warmth to this breezy romantic comedy. The film is currently streaming on Netflix India.

In Mausam (2011), Sonam Kapoor plays Aayat, a gentle Kashmiri woman whose love story with an air force officer (Shahid Kapoor) unfolds over years of separation and turmoil. Her graceful performance adds depth to this visually rich romance. The film is available on Amazon Prime Video and on rent or buy on Apple TV in India.

In Khoobsurat (2014), Sonam Kapoor plays Dr. Milli Chakravarty, a lively and unconventional physiotherapist who shakes up a royal household with her free-spirited charm. Her quirky energy clashes with the strict royal decorum, especially that of Prince Vikram (Fawad Khan), leading to a heartwarming and humorous romance. Sonam’s vibrant performance brings freshness to this modern fairy tale. The Hindi film Khoobsurat is available to stream on several OTT platforms, including Netflix, Prime Video, and Airtel Xstream.