Sona Heiden, also spelled Sona Hayden in some sources, is a South Indian actress, producer, and former glamour model. She has worked mainly in Tamil cinema, with appearances in Telugu and Kannada films as well.
She entered the film industry in the early 2000s. Over the years, she became known for supporting roles and special song appearances. Some of her notable films include Ko and Maari, in which she appeared in brief but prominent roles.
In addition to acting, she has been involved in film production. Her screen image has often leaned toward glamorous, bold characters, shaping her public identity in the industry.
Beyond cinema, she has frequently drawn media attention for outspoken interviews, personal life revelations, and controversies. Periodically, she has announced comebacks or new projects, keeping her presence alive in entertainment news cycles.
Her career reflects a mix of film appearances, public debates, and attempts to reinvent her position within South Indian cinema.
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Sona Heiden was born on June 1, 1979, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. Her father is Anglo Indian, while her mother is Tamil.
She attended the Lusarus Road catholic school in Chennai. She received her bachelor’s degree in business from Annamalai University. She later earned an Advanced Diploma in Fashion & Design Marketing from Madurai Kamaraj University.
She has two siblings, and both are younger than her. She has a production company in Colombia and numerous UNIQ fashion boutiques across the world. In 2010, she was named “The Best Entrepreneur.”
Interesting Facts and Controversies about Sona Hayden
- Sona Hayden accused the Indian filmmaker Venkat Prabhu of failing to repay the money she had loaned him to direct a film.
- During a party at the farmhouse, Sona Hayden openly accused the popular playback singer’s son of insulting her modesty.
- In 2012, the ‘Association for the Protection of Men’ MAL Law Firm filed a complaint against her in a city court after she stated in an interview that ‘Men are like tissue paper for me.’ I don’t believe in marriage because it’s stupid to live with men.’
- Is Sona Heiden a smoker? : It is unknown.
- Is Sona Heiden an alcoholic? : It is unknown.
- Sona was born to a father of Portuguese and French ancestry and a mother of Sri Lankan Tamil ancestry.
- She began her acting career in 2001, playing Anitha in the Tamil film ‘Poovellam Un Vaasam.’
- She also performed item numbers in several Kannada films.
- Sona has worked in several languages, including Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada.
- She was crowned ‘Miss South India’ in 2002.
- She founded ‘UNIQ Productions,’ a film production company, and made her production debut in 2010 with the Tamil film ‘Kanimozhi.’
- In 2008, she launched ‘UNIQ,’ a women’s accessories and clothing store.
- She loves pets and especially dogs.
| Real Name | Sona Hayden/ Sonia Haiden |
| Nickname | Sona Aunty |
| Famous Role | Bold Roles |
| Height | in centimeters- 168 cm |
| in meters- 1.68 m | |
| in feet inches- 5’ 6” | |
| Weight | in kilograms- 65 kg |
| in pounds- 143 lbs | |
| Figure Measurements | 36-30-36 |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Date of Birth | 01-Jun-79 |
| Age | 46 |
| Place of Birth | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Education Qualifications | Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) |
| Advanced Diploma In Fashion Marketing | |
| Religion | Christian |
| Boyfriend | Not Known |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Husband | N/A |
| Children | N/A |
| College | Annamalai University, Chennai |
| Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, Tamil Nadu | |
| Debut | Tamil Film: Poovellam Un Vaasam (2001) |
| Telugu Film: Villain (2003) | |
| Malayalam Film: Roudram (2008) | |
| Kannada Film: Nam Yejamanru (2009) |
Directorial Debut: Sona Heiden is making her directorial debut with the web series #SmokeWebSeries (produced under her banner or in collaboration with Uniq Productions and Shortflix India). Shooting began recently (late 2025 or early 2026), with posts from her official accounts confirming the start with a pooja/ritual ceremony. She described it as a “long-run dream coming true” with “hope and positive vibes.” This marks her transition from acting to direction after a period of reduced on-screen work.
Past Controversy Resurfacing (March 2025): In interviews around March 2025, she made headlines by stating she would “rather beg” than work with Tamil comedian Vadivelu again, citing unresolved conflicts from their collaboration on Kuselan (2008). She claimed she rejected 16 film offers involving him due to these issues. This sparked discussions in Kollywood media about trust and industry dynamics, though no new fallout has been reported since.