"Sunny Leone: From Adult Star to Bollywood Icon"
Sunny Leone is a Canadian-born actress, model, and former adult film star who transitioned into mainstream Bollywood cinema. Here are some key details about her life and career:
Early Life
- **Real Name**: Karenjit Kaur Vohra
- **Born**: May 13, 1981, in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada
- **Ethnicity**: Of Indian descent, her family hails from the Punjab region of India. She was raised in a Sikh family in Canada.
- **Early Interests**: Growing up, she had an interest in sports and was a competitive skier. She attended high school in Ontario and later went on to college, where she studied health and fitness.
### Career in the Adult Film Industry
- **Entry into Adult Films**: Sunny Leone entered the adult film industry in 2001 under the stage name "Sunny Leone." She initially worked as a model and later signed a contract with Vivid Entertainment, a well-known adult film studio.
- **Recognition**: Leone became one of the most popular stars in the adult industry and won several awards for her performances. She also appeared in numerous adult films, gaining a significant fan following.
- **Switch to Mainstream**: In 2011, Sunny made a significant career shift by participating in the Indian reality TV show *Bigg Boss* (season 5), hosted by Salman Khan. This appearance led her to mainstream success in India and introduced her to Bollywood.