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Sonal Handa (Actor) Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 15, 2026 • 2 min read

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BirthplacePhagwara, Punjab, India

ProfessionActor

NationalityIndian

Marital statusUnmarried

FamilyFather - Sanjiv Handa; Mother - Neelam Handa (writer); Brother - Nitish Handa

Sonal Handa (Actor) Biography

Sonal Handa is an Indian television actor known for his role as Saurabh Kabra in Balika Vadhu. Born in Phagwara, Punjab, he has appeared in several HindiTV

Early life and background

Sonal Handa was born and raised in Phagwara, Punjab, India. He comes from a family with literary connections: his mother, Neelam Handa, is a writer who has contributed to regional newspapers. His father is Sanjiv Handa, and he has a brother named Nitish Handa. Details about his date of birth and age have not been publicly disclosed.

Handa is Indian by nationality and follows Hinduism. He has described personal interests that include travelling and regular gym workouts. He is a dog lover and maintains a strong fitness regimen. He is also a devotee of Lord Shiva and Sai Baba.

Physical profile

Handa is notably tall, listed at approximately 183 cm (6 feet). His weight is given as about 85 kg (187 lbs). Approximate body measurements provided include a 42-inch chest, 34-inch waist and 16-inch biceps. He has dark brown eyes and black hair. He also has a tattoo on his neck that reads "Maa" in Hindi.

Career

Sonal Handa made his television debut in the serial Balika Vadhu, where he portrayed the character Saurabh Kabra. Since then he has been active on Indian television and has appeared in a number of series, including Sadda Haq, Arjun, Savdhaan India and Shakti - Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki. Beyond serials, he has also featured in television commercials, including an advertisement for Snickers that included actress Sonam Kapoor.

Handa has at times been credited or associated with the name Vikrant. In 2015 he adopted the name Vikrant on the suggestion of friends who felt the name Sonal sounded feminine and did not suit his personality.

Public profile

Handa’s personal life is presented as private in some respects. He is unmarried and has been linked publicly with actress Sonam Lamba. His food preferences are listed as non-vegetarian; favourite dishes include chicken, palak paneer, chana chawal and parathas. He drinks wine as an alcoholic preference and also drinks Diet Coke as a non-alcoholic choice. According to available information he does not smoke.

Latest updates

Recent publicly available details note his continued presence in television dramas and commercials, and his ongoing commitment to fitness and travel. Specific recent projects beyond his earlier television work and the mentioned commercial are not detailed in the available information.

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Recent Work

Balika Vadhu

Portrayed Saurabh Kabra in the television serial; marked his TV debut.

Sadda Haq, Arjun, Savdhaan India, Shakti - Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki

Appeared in various Indian television series across drama and crime genres.

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Career Highlights

  1. TV debut as Saurabh Kabra in Balika Vadhu
  2. Appeared in Sadda Haq, Arjun, Savdhaan India and Shakti - Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki
  3. Featured in a Snickers commercial alongside Sonam Kapoor
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