Elle described the look as a statement of grace.
Sonam Bajwa has landed the March 2026 digital cover of Elle India, marking a defining moment in her journey between Punjabi cinema and Bollywood.
Published on March 10, 2026, the cover story written by Geetika Sachdev frames Bajwa as an actor carving out her own space in Indian cinema.
Elle positions the star as someone not simply riding the Punjabi film wave but actively shaping it while expanding her presence in mainstream Hindi cinema.
Bajwa has spent over a decade building her reputation in Punjabi cinema, delivering box office hits such as Carry On Jatta 3 and Kudi Haryane Val Di.
Now, she is preparing to broaden her reach through Bollywood projects, including Housefull 5 and the highly anticipated sequel Border 2.
Elle compares her crossover trajectory to Punjabi stars like Diljit Dosanjh and Ammy Virk, whose regional success translated into sustained visibility in Hindi cinema.
Discussing her approach to roles, Bajwa revealed she gravitates towards scripts that make her nervous because discomfort often signals creative growth.
She explained that romance remains her favourite genre as a viewer, yet she is eager to explore grey characters, emotional complexity and even action-driven roles.
Reflecting on success, Bajwa emphasised discipline and consistency, stating: “Hard work beats talent… You have to have the discipline and mindset of working and showing up.”
Fashion also plays a central role in the cover story, where Bajwa describes her style philosophy as graceful and feminine rather than overtly sensual.
She rejects frantic trend chasing and instead dresses for herself, choosing outfits that make her feel beautiful rather than following fashion cycles.
Sonam Bajwa believes simplicity can be the boldest fashion decision, saying that choosing restraint over trends has consistently worked in her favour.
The actor emphasises comfort as non-negotiable, noting that true confidence appears more powerful than spectacle in personal style.
Her wardrobe reflects this balance between tradition and modernity, shaped by a conservative upbringing and a globally mobile lifestyle.
Sonam Bajwa calls herself rooted and Desi yet modern, a dual identity that appears in both her on-screen roles and her personal fashion choices.
Elle points to her appearance at the Border 2 success party as an example, where she wore an ivory chikankari saree by Anjul Bhandari.
The hand-embroidered saree featured gemstone accents and tassels, paired with a sleeveless princess neckline blouse finished with a retro bow at the back.
Elle described the look as a statement of grace, proving that restraint can create as much impact as red carpet spectacle.
The cover production was led by Editorial Director Ainee Nizami Ahmedi with fashion editor Shaeroy Chinoy and videographer Krish Arshad among the creative team.
Assistant fashion editor Tejashree Raul, assistant art director Alekha Chugani and bookings editor Rishith Shetty also contributed to the digital cover shoot.
Makeup was handled by Sonam Chandna Sagar and hair by Daksh Nidhi, with assistance from Nandini Kapur in styling and Tapasya Sawant in bookings.
Elle India is currently spotlighting the feature on its homepage, underscoring Sonam Bajwa’s growing influence across both cinema and fashion.
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