Sonam Bajwa, born as Sonampreet Kaur Bajwa on August 16, 1989, hails from Nanakmatta, Rudrapur, Uttarakhand, India. She was born into a Sikh family, with both her parents working as teachers. She has a twin brother named Jaideep Bajwa.

Sonam's journey into the world of glamour began when she participated in the Femina Miss India beauty pageant in 2012. Although she didn't win the title, she was one of the finalists, which opened doors for her in the film industry.

She made her acting debut in the Punjabi film "Best of Luck" in 2013, playing the role of 'Simran'. She then made her Tamil film debut with "Kappal" in 2014. Her Telugu film debut came in 2016 with "Aatadukundam Raa". She has worked in many popular Punjabi films like "Nikka Zaildar," "Manje Bistre," "Carry on Jatta 2," "Guddiyan Patole," and "Muklawa". In 2019, she made her Bollywood debut with the film "Bala" by making a special appearance in the song 'Naah Goriye'.

Sonam Bajwa is known for her fashion sense and styling. She seamlessly blends traditional elegance with contemporary flair thanks to her inherent sense of style and sharp eye for fashion. Her style sensibilities have often been a lesson in doing the "dress it up" game right. She has also been seen sporting various styles ranging from traditional Indian wear to Western wear.

Sonam Bajwa is currently unmarried. She was rumoured to have been dating the Indian cricketer, KL Rahul. However, there are also reports suggesting that she might be secretly married to Rakshit Agnihotri, a Delhi-based pilot.

Sonam Bajwa's portrayal in "Ardab Mutiyaran" earned her the PTC Punjabi Film Award for Best Actress. She has also received two Filmfare Awards Punjabi - Best Actress nominations for "Manje Bistre" and "Nikka Zaildar 2".