Milind Soman is an Indian model, actor, producer, and businessman. In the year 1989, he modelled for ‘Thackersey Fabrics’ and earned his first salary of Rs 50,000. In 1998, Milind Soman played the role of a superhero in the science fiction TV show ‘Captain Vyom.’
Milind Soman is an Indian model, actor, producer, and businessman. He was born on 4 November 1965 in Scotland, United Kingdom. His sun sign is Scorpio. He did his schooling from Dr Antonio Da Silva High School, Mumbai. He earned a diploma in Electrical Engineering from Sabu Siddiq Engineering College, Mumbai.
His father, Prabhakar Soman was a scientist. His mother, Usha Soman used to work as a teacher. He has three sisters, Anupama Soman, Netra Soman, and Medha Soman.
He is married to Ankita Konwar.
Milind Soman’s favourites
His hobbies include swimming, running, travelling and kickboxing.
He likes to eat red velvet cake, sushi, sashimi, and Belgian chocolate.
His favourite films are Sholay, Kung Fu Panda, On Golden Pond, and The Godfather.
His favourite fashion designers are Rohit Bahl, Suneet Verma, Manish Arora, and Sabyasachi Mukherjee.
His favourite travelling destinations are Goa, Europe, and Africa.
Interesting facts about Milind Soman
Milind Soman spent his early years in Scotland and London. His family moved back to India when he was 7 years old.
He was a national swimmer, he represented Maharashtra in the National Swimming Championship. He was a national champion for five consecutive years from 1984 to 1989.
Milind Soman’s modelling career
Milind Soman started his career as a model. He auditioned for his first modelling assignment for ‘Graviera Suitings’ but was not offered the opportunity as he was still young.
In the year 1989, he modelled for ‘Thackersey Fabrics’ and earned his first salary of Rs 50,000.
Milind Soman featured in Alisha Chinai’s 1995 song ‘Made In India.’ He gained recognition with the success of the song.
Milind Soman as a superhero
In 1998, Milind Soman played the role of a superhero in the science fiction TV show ‘Captain Vyom.’
Milind Soman participated in his first marathon run in Mumbai in the year 2004.
Milind Soman in Khatron Ke Khiladi
He participated as a contestant on the popular reality TV show ‘Khatron Ke Khiladi Season 3’ in the year 2010.
In 2015, at the age of 49, he successfully completed the Ironman Triathlon (swim 3.8 km, run 180.2 km, cycle 42.2 km) held in Zurich.
Milind Soman’s Limca Book of Records
Milind Soman has his name registered in the Limca Book of Records for covering 1500 km in the 30-day long Greenathon run.
He is also a wildlife lover; he owns pets like snakes, lizards, cats, dogs, rats, rabbits, and pigeons.
Milind Soman is the co-founder of Pinkathon, India’s largest women run.
Milind Soman’s marriage
Milind Soman made the headlines for dating Ankita Konwar, who is 26 years younger than him.
On 21 April 2018, he married Ankita in Alibag, Maharashtra.
Milind Soman’s film projects
Some of the films that Milind Soman has worked in are Jurm (2005), Paiyaa (2010), 16th December (2002), Jodi Breakers (2012), Bhram (2008), Valley of Flowers (2006), Bheja Fry (2007), Agni Varsha (2002), Nagrik (2014), Lakadbaggha (2023), and One Friday Night (2023).
Read Exclusive COVID-19 Coronavirus News updates, at MyNation.