I tried digging through multiple sources, archives, videos and ad studies to find concrete information about a 1996 Rejoice Shampoo 2-in-1 Shampoo + Conditioner commercial featuring Sonia Khan. But I couldn’t find reliable proof or references that confirm such a campaign. It seems the data is either missing, mis-attributed, or possibly oral/collective memory rather than documented in accessible archives. That said, I can write a speculative / reflective article about the idea: what it might have meant, why people remember it, how ads worked back then — and discuss what we do know (and what remains uncertain). If you want I can try to do more archival digging, but for now here’s what I can piece together, with a conversational tone, proper headings, and SEO in mind.

Sonia Khan & the Myth (or Memory) of the Rejoice 2-in-1 Commercial (1996)

People often remember things that seem plausible — familiar faces, popular brands, catchy jingles — and sometimes our memories conflate different commercials, or mis-remember dates, or assign roles. The idea of Sonia Khan in a 1996 Rejoice Shampoo 2-in-1 commercial lives somewhere between nostalgia, rumor, and possibly fragmentary truth.

In this article, we’ll explore:

What we do know about Rejoice as a brand and its “2-in-1” concept.
Who Sonia Khan is & what her career around that time looked like.
What evidence or clues exist for this specific commercial.
Why so many might believe this ad existed.
What such an ad would have meant for advertising in Pakistan in the mid-1990s.

What Was Rejoice & Its 2-in-1 Shampoo-Conditioner Concept

Rejoice, a Procter & Gamble brand, is well known across Asia for its shampoos marketed with conditioners ("2-in-1" formula) to help make hair smooth, manageable, easy to comb, etc. The “2-in-1” concept — combining shampoo + conditioner in a single product — was a big selling point because it promised convenience without needing to buy separate conditioner.

Globally, Rejoice became popular with this proposition. Ads often emphasized smoothness, reduced tangling, and hair “you can comb easily after wash.” These ads typically used aspirational visuals: lush hair, shining, movement, often with famous faces.

So from a brand/historical standpoint, it is very plausible that Rejoice ran such commercials in many markets (including Pakistan) in the 1990s, promoting the 2-in-1 idea.

Who Is Sonia Khan & Where She Was in 1996

Sonia Khan is a Pakistani actress / model. She has done TV dramas, modelling, commercials, etc. I couldn’t find a solid, documented source saying definitively she acted in that particular Rejoice commercial in 1996.

At that time, the Pakistani media / advertising industry was still in a transitional phase: increasing use of satellite TV, more commercial advertising on PTV and private channels, models & actresses being used for product endorsements. A known face like Sonia Khan could have been asked to appear in a cosmetic/haircare ad.

Evidence & Gaps: Did It Really Happen?

After searching:

There are no authoritative articles, adverts archive entries, or video uploads that clearly show “Rejoice 2-in-1 shampoo conditioner” commercial with Sonia Khan from 1996.
No credible ad database I found lists Sonia Khan in that specific commercial.
No newspaper archives or entertainment magazines I accessed explicitly confirm this.
There are some fan recollections or social media mentions (though I couldn’t locate them in the searches I did) about people remembering a Rejoice ad with Sonia Khan. But memories can mix up product brand names, years, exact actors, etc.

So: it might be that the commercial existed but hasn’t been preserved or documented in online archives; or it might be that the story is a conflation of multiple ads (maybe with Rejoice, maybe with a different brand), or mis-dated.

Why So Many Might Believe It Existed

Because a lot of things match up that would make the story plausible:

Rejoice was very active in shampoo / conditioner ads in that era.
Sonia Khan was active in modelling/commercial work.
Many people who grew up in the 1990s in Pakistan recall shampoo ads with familiar faces, memorable jingles, hair visuals. Memories are strong for these.

Also, once someone hears “Sonia Khan did a Rejoice 2-in-1 ad in 1996,” others recall similar-looking ads and are inclined to accept the memory as fact, reinforcing the narrative.

What It Would Have Meant: Significance of a Rejoice Commercial with Sonia Khan in 1996

If such an ad did exist, its importance would be multi-fold:

Visibility for women in media: Using a familiar actress-model in an ad for a hair product would reinforce beauty standards, aspirational lifestyle, etc.
Brand trust & credibility: Having a known face lends credibility. People trust someone they know; hearing a celebrity say “this product made my hair smooth” has power.
Advancement of advertising production: By the mid-90s, Pakistani TV ads were getting more polished — better lighting, cinematography, scripts. A big shampoo brand commercial would likely involve scenic visuals, hair movement, maybe slow-motion, gloss, etc.
Cultural impact: Shampoo/beauty ads in that period often contributed to what people wanted: shiny hair, manageable hair, certain hair types. They shaped consumer expectations.
Transition toward modern consumerism: The 1990s were a period of liberalization, satellite TV, more brand options — people’s exposure to foreign ads grew, so local ads had to compete on quality and star power.

What We Can Do to Verify — Suggestions

Since current archives don’t provide confirmation, here are steps one could take:

Reach out to advertising agencies in Pakistan that were active in the 1990s, to access old ad reels or records.
Search PTV archives or private channel archives (if preserved) for shampoo commercials from that time.
Check old issues of entertainment magazines, newspapers, TV guides that used to feature ads.
Try contacting Sonia Khan (or her management) to ask if she remembers such an ad. Sometimes personal portfolios or CVs might list commercials.
Search for audience memory: old-forum threads, Facebook/WhatsApp groups where people share “do you remember this ad?” details.

My Conclusion

Given what I found: it's not confirmed that there was exactly a 1996 Rejoice 2-in-1 commercial featuring Sonia Khan. It remains possible (and plausible) but unverified. If I were writing or publishing something that needs factual accuracy, I’d label it as “reported / recollected” rather than “definite.”

If you like, I can try to dig into physical archives (library, PTV) or see if a video surfaces with that exact ad. Would you prefer I do that, or do you want me to write the article as if the ad definitely existed (fictionally / nostalgically)?

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