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Soma Rathod Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 14, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth11 May 1982

Age41 Years

BirthplaceRaipur, Chhattisgarh, India

ProfessionActress

NationalityIndian

Marital statusDivorced

FamilyBrother - Sandip Rathod

Soma Rathod Biography

Soma Rathod is an Indian television actress known for comic supporting roles. She rose to wider recognition with her portrayal of Ramkali (Ammaji) on the &

Early life and background

Soma Rathod was born on 11 May 1982 in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, and spent parts of her upbringing in Assam and Nepal. She is Indian by nationality and follows Hinduism. Her family includes a brother, Sandip Rathod. Rathod’s zodiac sign is Taurus.

Career

Rathod began her on-screen career after working as a model in her early twenties. Her television debut came in 2009 with the Sony SAB sitcom Lapataganj, in which she played Mircha, the wife of Sutti Lal. Over the years she became known for comic character parts on Hindi television.

A turning point in Rathod’s career arrived in 2015 when she gained notice for her role as Ramkali (often referred to as Ammaji) on the popular sitcom Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai! Her work in family and comedy dramas continued with a notable part in the 2016 Sony SAB series May I Come in Madam? where she played Ramvati, Sajan’s mother-in-law. Subsequent television credits include appearances in Jijaji Chhat Par Hai (2018), Surrogacy (2021), and Saavi Ki Savaari (2022).

In addition to television, Rathod appeared in the 2022 Hindi comedy-drama film Pyar Mein Thoda Twist, playing the role of Dhaniram’s wife. She has described a period in her career when changing her body shape affected the casting opportunities she received, and she later participated in the Mrs. India Universe contest for plus-size models, where she was crowned Queen of Comedy.

Public profile

Rathod is known for portraying humorous, larger-than-life characters and for being outspoken about the way her appearance influenced her professional trajectory. She has said that after gaining weight she began to receive more acting offers, a shift that helped her secure steady work in the television comedy circuit.

Off-screen, Rathod enjoys cooking, gardening, travel, and food. She is an animal lover who keeps several pets, including dogs and two ducks, and is often seen caring for stray animals. Rathod has also spoken about lifestyle choices such as starting her day with an herbal drink instead of tea or coffee.

Personal life

Rathod was married for ten years before the marriage ended in divorce; she is currently listed as divorced. She has described meeting her ex-husband via social media. Physical details noted publicly include a height of approximately 163 cm (5'4") and black hair and eyes. Her listed weight is approximately 85 kg (187 lbs).

Online presence and media

In 2020 Rathod launched a YouTube channel under her name where she posts daily vlogs and behind-the-scenes footage from her television work. The channel had grown to over 24,000 subscribers.

Latest updates

Most recently, Rathod appeared on-screen in the 2022 film Pyar Mein Thoda Twist and continued to take roles in television comedies through 2022. She remains active on social media and through her YouTube channel, sharing aspects of her personal life and professional work.
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Recent Work

Pyar Mein Thoda Twist

Played the supporting role of Dhaniram's wife in the 2022 Hindi comedy-drama film.

2022
Saavi Ki Savaari

Television appearance in the 2022 series.

2022
Surrogacy

Television appearance in the 2021 series.

2021
Jijaji Chhat Par Hai

Television appearance in the 2018 series.

2018
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Career Highlights

  1. Television debut in Lapataganj (2009) as Mircha
  2. Recognition for Ramkali (Ammaji) on Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai! (2015)
  3. Played Ramvati in May I Come in Madam? (2016)
  4. Crowned Queen of Comedy at the Mrs. India Universe plus-size contest
  5. Supporting role in the film Pyar Mein Thoda Twist (2022)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Soma Rathod born?

11 May 1982

What is Soma Rathod known for?

Actress

What is Soma Rathod’s marital status?

Divorced