Sonal Sehgal is an Indian actress who debuted on the silver screen with the critically acclaimed 'Aashayein', directed by the national award winning director Nagesh Kuknoor. She is cast opposite John Abraham in this movie with cancer being the central theme. She plays the pillar of strength and the only ray of hope in the dying protagonist s (played by John Abraham) life.Thereafter, Sonal went on to star in lead roles in films such as 'Radio', 'Damadamm" and 'Future to bright hai ji'.