Personal details
- Birth Date: 1992-02-25
- Height: 5′ (1.52 m)
- Birth Location: Delhi, India
- Parents: Sunil Malhotra
- Professions: Actress, Additional Crew
Sanya Malhotra, born Feb 25, 1992, in Delhi, isn’t your average Bollywood face. This woman can act, sure, but have you seen her dance? She trained in ballet and contemporary before Bollywood came calling. Her big break? Playing Babita Kumari in 'Dangal' (2016) alongside Aamir Khan and Fatima Sana Shaikh. That movie wasn't just a hit; it bulldozed its way to become one of the highest-grossing Indian films ever. Oh, and while everyone was busy watching her wrestle on screen, not many people know she actually choreographed Aamir Khan’s moves in ‘Sexy Baliye’ from 'Secret Superstar' (2017). Multitalented, much? Then came 'Pataakha' (2018), and Sanya basically set the screen on fire in Vishal Bhardwaj’s wild, gritty drama. Critics couldn’t stop raving. She didn’t slow down either—jumped straight into 'Badhaai Ho' (2018), which, honestly, was hilarious and heartfelt at the same time. 'Photograph' (2019) showed a different, quieter side of her, more subtle, but still powerful. 2020 was a weird year for everyone, but Sanya kept busy, popping up in 'Shakuntala Devi' and 'Ludo'—both straight to streaming, both worth a watch. Then 'Pagglait' (2021) dropped on Netflix, and suddenly everyone’s talking about her again. She nails this offbeat, quirky role, and people noticed—fans, critics, even folks in the industry. Coming up, she’s got 'Meenakshi Sundareshwar' (2021) with Abhimanyu Dasani and 'Love Hostel' (2022) with Vikrant Massey and Bobby Deol on deck. Safe to say, Sanya’s not going anywhere.
Sanya actually tried her luck on Dance India Dance back in 2013, but the wild part? She didn’t make it through—not because she couldn’t dance, but because her backstory apparently wasn’t dramatic enough for the judges. Like, seriously? Talk about reality TV loving a good sob story. She had the moves, just not the “tragic past” they wanted for those emotional montages. So, she got kicked off before she even had a chance to show what she could do. Funny how sometimes it’s less about talent and more about how much drama you can bring to the table. That whole experience must’ve stung, but honestly, it says a lot about how these shows work. Sanya didn’t let it get to her, though—she just kept grinding until Bollywood finally noticed her. Goes to show, rejection isn’t always the end, sometimes it’s just a weird detour on the road to making it big.
February 25, 1992
5′ (1.52 m)
Konidela Ram Charan
Delhi, India
Sunil Malhotra and Surekha
33 years old