The discussion has started regarding the possible contestants of Bigg Boss 17. The names of many potential contestants are going viral on social media. This time it is rumored that actress Somy Ali can also be a part of Bigg Boss 17.
Somy Ali is a Pakistani-American actress, writer, film producer, model, and activist who has worked in Bollywood films. She runs a non-profit organization called No More Tears.
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Somy Ali was born in a wealthy family on 25 March 1976 in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. His mother Tehmina was Iraqi and his father Madan was Pakistani. After studying at the Convent of Jesus and Mary, Karachi till the age of 11, she moved to South Florida in the United States with her mother and brother.
During an interview, Ali revealed that she was sexually abused by her house staff at the age of 5 and 9 while living in Karachi and when she shifted to Florida, she was bullied in school and bullied at 14. She was raped by a neighbor’s boy at the age of. His mother was also a victim of domestic violence in Pakistan.
She became addicted to drugs after dropping out of school. Ali later persuaded her father to allow her to relocate to Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, the home of Bollywood. She got involved in modeling projects because of the inspiration of Bollywood actor Salman Khan.
While living in Mumbai, he also worked in Hindi films. Between 1991 and 1998 she made ten appearances in Bollywood films as a leading lady opposite top Bollywood actors. ] She was in a relationship with Bollywood superstar Salman Khan for eight years from 1991 to 1999. In December 1999, she returned to South Florida to continue her studies.
When she moved back to Florida, Ali earned her GED and then attended Nova Southeastern University in Davie, Florida, where she majored in psychology, earning her bachelor’s degree in two years. He was also very interested in journalism and decided to attend the University of Miami to obtain a master’s degree in broadcast journalism.
She later dropped out of graduate school and went on to attend the New York Film Academy where she graduated with a degree in film production, directing, screenwriting, and editing. Her early projects included short films on abortion, domestic violence, and teen suicide. She later attended the Connecticut School of Broadcasting in Florida and received certification in broadcast journalism in 2004.
Ali became involved with women’s rights issues in South Asia. She works towards publicizing the plight of rape and domestic violence victims. Ali has written articles on rape victims Shazia Khalid, Sonia Naz, and Mukhtaran Mai. Ali says, “My goal is to help all these women and make sure that every girl/woman in my country is able to get an education and have basic human rights.” Proceeds from her clothing line, So-Me Designs, are donated to her non-profit organization No More Tears, which was founded in 2006.
In 2011, Ali was awarded the American Heritage Award from the American Immigration Council for her work with No More Tears, The Daily Point of Light Award by President George H. W. Bush, and The National Domestic Violence Month “A Proclamation” on April 15, 2015, was awarded. In 2022, Ali and his non-profit organization No More Tears were featured in the Discovery+ documentary Fight or Flight.
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