Milind Soman turns 57

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Roselin Ravikrishnan

Today marks Milind Soman’s 57th birthday, making him one of the most well-known figures in the Indian film industry. The supermodel, who is also a well-known name in the entertainment business, has drawn attention for his unusual film tastes and standout performances. Fitness enthusiasts can find a lot of inspiration from Milind Soman. He is highly recognized for his Instagram fitness videos. The supermodel is also a competitive swimmer on the world stage and has received numerous awards for it.

 

Milind Soman’s dad was a scientist, for the uninitiated. On the other hand, his mother was a biochemist by trade.

Milind Soman was born in Glasglow, Scotland, on November 4, 1965, into a Maharashtrian family. He stayed in England for more than 7 years. Later, in 1973, the supermodel and his parents returned to India and lived in Mumbai and he began his modeling career.

In the 1992 hit movie Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar, Deepak Tijori’s role was originally offered to Milind Soman. However, the actor ultimately decided to leave the production for unspecified reasons. Later, Milind Soman appeared in an Alisha Chinai music video he made his acting debut in the A Mouthful of Sky television series.

Milind Soman stirred up a lot of controversy in 1995 when he posed naked for a well-known print advertisement. Together with his then-girlfriend Madhu Sapre, he posed for the advertisement.

Milind Soman used to smoke at least 30 cigarettes a day before he turned into a fitness freak.

The supermodel, who is also an athlete, took home the “Ironman” title at a triathlon with almost 2000 competitors from across the globe. 3.8 km of swimming, 180.2 km of cycling, and 42.2 km of running were all part of the competition.

It’s interesting to note that Usha Soman, the 83-year-old mother of the actor is also a fitness fanatic and frequently runs marathons along with her athlete son.