Sunny Leone Biography

Sunny Leone Biography – Karenjit Kaur Vohra, professionally known as Sunny Leone, is an Indian-Canadian actress and model, who previously worked in the adult film industry. In 2003, she earned the title of Penthouse Pet of the Year and was listed among Maxim magazine’s top 12 adult film stars in 2010. She has made appearances in various mainstream media events and productions, including the MTV Video Music Awards, reality shows like Bigg Boss, and MTV Splitsvilla. Her Bollywood journey began with Pooja Bhatt’s erotic thriller Jism 2 in 2012, after which she focused on acting in mainstream cinema, starring in films such as Jackpot (2013), Ragini MMS 2 (2014), and Ek Paheli Leela (2015).

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• Full Name: Karenjit Kaur Vohra
• Stage Name: Sunny Leone
• Date of Birth: May 13, 1981
• Age: 44 years old
• Birthplace: Sarnia, Ontario, Canada
• Nationality: Indian, AmericaHeight: 1.63 meters
• Parents: Jaspal Singh Vohra, Balwant Kaur Vohra
• Siblings: Sundeep Vohra
• Spouse: Daniel Weber (married in 2011)
• Past Relationships: Russell Peters, Matt Erikson
• Children: Nisha Kaur Weber, Asher Singh Weber, Noah Singh Weber
• Profession: Actress, Television Personality
• Net Worth: USD 14 million

Sunny Leone Early Life and Education

Born to Sikh Punjabi parents in Sarnia, Canada, Sunny Leone spent her early years in Fort Gratiot, Michigan, and later relocated to Lake Forest, California at age 13. Her father, originally from Tibet and raised in Delhi, and her mother from Himachal Pradesh, emphasized safety and discipline by enrolling her in Catholic school despite their Sikh heritage. Sunny Leone, who holds Canadian citizenship since 2019, has a brother named Sundeep. She experienced her first kiss at 11, became sexually active at 16, and acknowledged her bisexuality at 18. She also earned a degree in pediatric nursing, highlighting her commitment to education.

Sunny Leone Career

Sunny Leone adopted the name “Sunny” herself, while “Leone” was suggested by Bob Guccione, founder of Penthouse magazine. She began her career as Penthouse Pet of the Month in March 2001 and featured in other publications like Hustler, AVN Online, and High Society. After signing a three-year contract with Vivid Entertainment, she entered adult films, starring in titles like Sunny, Busty Cops 2, and It’s Sunny in Brazil.

With her husband Daniel Weber, she launched her own production company, Sunlust Pictures, debuting with The Dark Side of the Sun, followed by Roleplay and Goddess. She officially retired from adult entertainment in 2013 after being named one of Maxim’s top adult film stars.

Her transition to mainstream began with a cameo in the 2004 film The Girl Next Door. She also appeared in Pirate’s Blood (2008) and The Virginity Hit (2010) before entering Bollywood with Jism 2 (2012), which performed well commercially. She followed up with appearances in Shootout at Wadala (2013), Jackpot, and the commercially successful Ragini MMS 2 (2014).

Her Telugu debut came with Current Theega, a hit romantic comedy. In 2015, she starred in Ek Paheli Leela, a reincarnation drama that also succeeded at the box office. Later that year, she appeared in Kuch Kuch Locha Hai and Singh Is Bliing—the latter doing well despite mixed reviews.

In 2016, she took on dual roles in Mastizaade and featured in One Night Stand. She co-starred with her husband in Beimaan Love and made cameo appearances in Raees, Baadshaho, and Bhoomi in 2017. She also played a lead in Tera Intezaar.

Sunny Leone Personal Life, Family Husband And Children

Sunny Leone is openly bisexual but has said she is more romantically inclined toward men. She married Daniel Weber in 2011 after past relationships with Matt Erikson and comedian Russell Peters. In 2017, the couple adopted a 21-month-old girl, Nisha Kaur Weber, from Maharashtra. The following year, they welcomed twin boys Asher and Noah through surrogacy.

Sunny Leone actively supports organizations such as the American Cancer Society and PETA. She is also a passionate painter and shares her artwork online. She is fluent in English, Hindi, and Punjabi.

Selected Filmography

• Jism 2
• Raees
• Jackpot
• Ragini MMS 2
• Kuch Kuch Locha Hai
• One Night Stand
• The Virginity Hit
• Penthouse: Pets in Paradise

Sunny Leone Notable Works and Recognition

Her Bollywood launchpad Jism 2 was a commercial success, grossing significantly more than its budget despite mixed critical reception. Similarly, Ragini MMS 2 performed exceptionally well at the box office and faced a ban in Pakistan for its provocative content.

Sunny Leone Social Media

• Instagram: @sunnyleone
• Twitter: @sunnyleone

Sunny Leone Net Worth

Sunny Leone, whose birth name is Karenjit Kaur Vohra, has an estimated net worth of \$14 million. Originally from Canada, she is an Indian actress and model who previously worked in the adult film industry. She started her career in pornography in 2001 before moving into mainstream film roles.