She is Sonakshi Sinha, who sought to overnight fame with her debut film, Dabanng. (Image: Instagram)

The actress recently revealed that she had absolutely no plans of ever joining the family trade and that she actually wanted to do something related to the world of fashion. (Image: Instagram)

Appearing on Ranveer Allahbadia’s podcast, the actress said, “I studied fashion designing, and I wanted to do something in that sphere, maybe fashion journalism or styling. I wasn’t sure at that point in time, but by some chance, I became an actor.” (Image: Instagram)

“I was never fully inclined towards it, but Salim Saab and my father (Shatrunghan Sinha) were very good friends, and that is how I also knew Salman, Arbaaz and Sohail,” she added. (Image: Instagram)

The actress recalled that Salman Khan had been telling her to get into films since the age of 16. “I was overweight at the time, and he used to say. ‘what is this fashion designing? Don’t waste your time. You should become an actor.’ I was like, No! Can you not see me? I told him that I was not even close to thinking about becoming an actor.” (Image: Instagram)

However, the Khan family persisted and got her for Dabangg before she could even understand what was going on. (Image: Instagram)

She narrated, “The Khan family saw me at Amrita Arora’s wedding. Arbaaz came to me and said, ‘I have written a film, and you are perfect for the role. We need an Indian face.’ I didn’t take him seriously at that point. Then, Arbaaz along with the director and writer of Dabangg, has come to my house. They narrated the film to me and my parents. Nobody asked me whether I wanted to do this film, and the next thing I know is that I am on the set.” (Image: Instagram)

Sonakshi Sinha worked in films like Rowdy Rathore, Son of Sardaar, Kalank, Lootera and Heeramandi. She will be next seen in Jatadhara. (Image: Instagram)