When Sonal Chauhan's then-boyfriend slapped her in public

Sonal Chauhan shot to fame with her Bollywood debut Jannat in 2008 alongside Emraan Hashmi. Recently, the 37-year-old actress has been making waves—not on the big screen, but in the stands at Mumbai Indians matches. Her appearances at Wankhede Stadium have gone viral on social media. But long before this renewed buzz, Sonal had made headlines for a very different reason—one that had nothing to do with cricket or cinema.
Public Altercation with Sahil Zaroo
Sonal was once in a relationship that ended up making headlines for an unfortunate reason. Her boyfriend allegedly slapped her at the airport in front of everyone, which left her fans shocked and concerned.

The actress was reportedly in a relationship with Sahil Zaroo, who was also an accused in the

Rahul Mahajan drug case

. He allegedly slapped Sonal at the airport and smashed her phone, leading to a public scene. Following the incident, Zaroo was arrested by the Santacruz Airport police.
What Led to the Incident
The incident took place when she was on her way to catch a flight to Hyderabad for a shoot. Reports revealed that she had known Sahil Zaroo for a while but had been distancing herself from him. In response, Zaroo had allegedly been sending her inappropriate messages. After the airport altercation, he was arrested under multiple sections of the Indian Penal Code, including those related to causing hurt, trespassing, damaging property, and insulting the modesty of a woman.

Her Career Graph
Despite a strong debut, Sonal couldn’t establish a lasting foothold in Bollywood. Reports suggest she received many offers post-Jannat, but chose to prioritise her studies. Over the years, she appeared in a few films like Bbuddah Hoga Terra Baap, 3G, and The Power, but remained mostly away from the limelight.
Speaking Out on Nepotism and Favoritism
In a past interview, Sonal opened up about losing many roles due to the favoritism in Bollywood. She acknowledged that nepotism is present in the film industry, just like in other professions. The actress emphasized the importance of patience and persistence, believing that with consistent effort, good opportunities will eventually come.