Inside Sonal Chauhan's oomphy Jannat
She is chic, chilled out and classy. But trust me (or better, trust the oomphy photos in this spread), this babe is like a simmering volcano -- she can erupt in molten appeal when she decides to.
Has life changed for you after Jannat?
Yes. For the better, I believe. I get paid more as an actor than I did as a model. I enjoy acting and am trying to make a place for myself. I hope people appreciate my future films as much as they did Jannat.
'Normal girl' is an understatement when you have been the face of Ponds and have won the international Miss Tourism title.
Being a model is different. Only few people recognise you whereas an actor has mass appeal. As a model, life is good but as an actor you live a larger than life experience and it is better. Since my first film released on my birthday I believe it was the best birthday gift I could get.
What else in a man turns you on?
I like men who smell good, and have good breath. They should respect women. I would like to date someone who is secure and confident -- a man like Saif Ali Khan.
Saif is a very dignified human being. He is comfortable in his own space and respects his girlfriend, Kareena. He lets her be, is not insecure about her and the best part is that he is not scared to admit to the world that he is madly in love with her. That is great. I would want to have a man like that.
You don't have one in your life right now?
[Chuckles] I am single.
I believe in soul mates. For months now I have been reading books on the subject; so maybe, it's a sign from God. If there is something like soul mates I would like to find mine. They say if you look into a person's eyes you know if it is him.
What kind of men do you like?
I find men in uniform -- navy or army -- very attractive. They have this aura about them. I respect these men who put their lives at stake for us. Playing with their lives, saving the country. My father is in the police.
When anything goes wrong in the country we blame the police force but when things are going well no one praises them. Even during the 26/11 terrorist attacks in Mumbai, we were scared even to step out of our homes. At times like this, these men show no fear. Imagine what their families go through. When one of them dies in in the line of duty, we give their families some money. Is that enough? Everyone needs to think about this and do something.
After the terrorist attacks, when I went for the peace march at the Gateway of India, I was so moved. When we saluted them, the commandos waved at us. That respect meant a lot to them. I had goose bumps all over my body and tears in my eyes.
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Favourite Designer: Roberto Cavalli
At home we would find you in: Track/linen pants or shorts and a T-shirt
Bags: Gucci
Shoes: Jimmy Choo, Gucci, Ferragamo, Prada, Fendi
Shades: Gucci, LV, Prada
Hangout: Zenzi and Aurus
Music: A R Rahman's music
Favourite authors: Paulo Coelho, Brian Weiss
Favourite dish: Anything with chicken in it
Cook? Bake cakes
Pets: Love puppies. Direct way to my heart!
Weakness: Shopping. It's actually therapy for me when I am tired or in a bad mood. It helps me to get back into the groove.
