Bollywood: The rise of ‘Pagglait’ actress Sanya Malhotra

This is what you need to know about the dynamic star of the new Netflix movie

Published: March 30, 2021 17:45 Nilanjana G. Javed, Editorial Liaison Manager

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Sanya Malhotra hasn’t come from a film dynasty like many of her compatriots, but she has made a name for herself as an actor to contend with. With seven movies under her belt, Malhotra has firmly got a foothold on the ladder of fame. This is what you need to know about the ‘Pagglait’ star. Image Credit: Insta/ sanyamalhotra

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Malhotra began her trip into stardom with a role in ‘Dangal’, a biographical sports drama. She played Babita Kumari in the film about two women wrestlers. Image Credit: Insta/sanyamalhotra_

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Then came ‘Pataakha’. Playing the feisty Chuttki Kumari proved to critics and audiences alike that Malhotra was one to watch out for. The movie may have not done too well at the box office, but as a star, the spark was well lit. Image Credit: Insta/sanyamalhotra_

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She next went for another star-filled film, ‘Badhaai Ho’. The movie showcased the likes of veteran actors Gajraj Rao, Neena Gupta and Surekha Sikri. But even when pitted against the talented Ayushmann Khurrana, Malhotra managed to make her presence felt. Image Credit:

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Arguably Malhotra's most impressive work is ‘Photograph’, in which she plays a shy Gujarati girl who is all about studies. This is until she comes across a photographer – played by Nawazuddin Siddiqui. Her performance steals the show. Image Credit: Insta/sanyamalhotra_

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Malhotra was also seen in 'Shakuntala Devi'. In the biopic, she held her own even while in a frame with multi-award-winning actress Vidya Balan. Image Credit: Insta/sanyamalhotra_

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She made a mark with her performance in Ludo and her chemistry with Aditya Roy Kapur has been well received. Akash (played by Aditya Roy Kapur) is a misunderstood ventriloquist who is dumped by his girlfriend Shruti (portrayed by Sanya Malhotra) for being ‘unambitious’. Image Credit: Insta/sanyamalhotra_

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She worked towards her next film, ‘Pagglait’, which is out now in Netflix. Image Credit: Insta/sanyamalhotra_

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The plot turns convention on its head as it follows a recently widowed character Sandhya Giri’s (Malhotra’s) trajectory of grief even as society expects a very, very different expression of sadness. Image Credit: Insta/sanyamalhotra_

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