Biography
Sanya Malhotra is a famous Bollywood actress. Born on 25 February 1992 in Delhi, India. She is known for her roles in Bollywood films “Dangal,” “Badhaai Ho” and “Shakuntala Devi.” Sanya started her career in Bollywood with supporting roles, and made her mark by showcasing her excellent acting on screen.
Sanya has established herself in Bollywood with her skillful acting in a short time, evidence of her excellent acting has been seen in recent films like Shakuntala Devi (2020), Pagglait (2021), Love Hostel (2022), Kathal (2023), Sam Bahadur (2023), Mrs. (2024). She has received several award nominations for her acting. She has received many awards including receiving a Filmfare Critics Award nomination for her role in the film Photograph and Ludo.
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Wiki
| Full Name | Sanya Malhotra |
| Nick Name | Sanu |
| DOB (Date of Birth) | 25 February 1992 |
| Age (as of 2025) | 33 Years Old |
| Birthplace | Delhi, India |
| Gender | Female |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
| Hometown | Delhi, India |
| School | Ryan International School, Mayur Vihar, Delhi |
| College | Gargi College, University of Delhi |
| Educational Qualification | Graduate |
| Profession | Actress, Model, Dancer |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Citizenship | Indian |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Father | Sunil Malhotra |
| Mother | Renu Malhotra |
| Siblings | 1 |
| Sister | Shagun Malhotra |
| Brother | None |
| Spouse | Unmarried |
| Children’s | None |
| Son | None |
| Daughter | None |
| Famous For | Role as Babita Kumari in “Dangal” |
| Debut | Dangal (2016) |
Birthday
| Birthday | 25 February 1992 |
Physical Stats
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
Date of Birth
| Date of Birth | 25 February 1992 |
Age
| Age | 33 as of 2025 |
Height
| Height in Feet | 5 feet 2 Inches |
| Height in cm | 157 cm |
| Height in Meters | 1.57 m |
Weight
| Weight in KG | 50KG |
| Weight in Pounds | 110 lbs |
Relationship Status
Sanya Malhotra will remain unmarried until June 2025. Furthermore, she has expressed that “her work commitments leave little room for personal interests or even marriage.” In a recent interaction, when asked about marriage, she jokingly said ‘no, I don’t have time’, which shows her intense focus on her acting profession at the present time.
Over the past 12 months, Sanya has been the subject of dating rumours with sitar player Rishabh Rikhiram Sharma several times after they were spotted together at several events and their pictures went viral on several platforms. Although neither Sanya nor Rishabh has officially confirmed their relationship, Sanya has spoken positively about companionship, saying ‘I am sure it is important to have a partner… I think it makes life beautiful.
Maybe it’s love – it’s always nice to share love.’ Without answering some of these questions, she has chosen to stay out of the public eye, keeping her private life to herself, and therefore has not commented on these rumours. For now, Sanya wants to focus on her burgeoning career in films while remaining open to the idea of love and companionship.
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Husband Name | NA |
| Boyfriend Name | Rumoured: Rishab Sharma |
| Controversy | None Major |
Children
| Children | None |
| Son | NA |
| Daughter | NA |
Family
Sanya Malhotra was born on February 25, 1992, to a Punjabi Khatri Family in Delhi. She has one elder sister named Shagun Malhotra. Sanya’s father, Sunil Malhotra, works as an Engineer while her mother, Renu Malhotra, is a stay-at-home mom. As she spent most of her childhood and formative years in Delhi, Sanya found immense interest in various forms of art and developed a passion for performance and creativity, including dancing.
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| Father Name | Sunil Malhotra |
| Mother Name | Renu Malhotra |
| Sister Name | Shagun Malhotra |
| Brother Name | None |
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Educational Qualification
Sanya attended Ryan International School in Mayur Vihar, Delhi, and later went on to attend Gargi College, University of Delhi. As a graduating student, Sanya already had a keen interest in dance and acting and her time in college helped her nurture that.
After completing her graduation, Sanya shifted to Mumbai with an aim to pursue a career in the entertainment industry, and partook in the dance reality show, Dance India Dance, where she made it to the top 100 contestants.
| School Name | Ryan International School, Mayur Vihar |
| College Name | Gargi College, University of Delhi |
| Educational Qualification | Graduate |
Career
Sanya Malhotra’s journey in Hindi cinema began very well with the role of Babita Kumari in the sports drama Dangal (2016), which became one of the highest-grossing Indian films and established Sanya as a promising new talent. Following this success, she was offered diverse roles, including the fierce Genda in Vishal Bhardwaj’s Pataakha (2018) and the dependable Renee in the comedy blockbuster Badhaai Ho (2018).
Sanya continued to prove her versatility with a sensitive performance in Ritesh Batra’s Photograph (2019), which earned her a nomination for the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress. Recognising the opportunities presented by digital streaming services, she starred in acclaimed films Shakuntala Devi (2020), Ludo (2020), Pagglait (2021), Love Hostel (2022), and most recently Kathal (2023), with her role in Kathal earning her a Filmfare OTT Award.
Sanya went on to play memorable supporting roles in major hits such as Jawaan (2023) and Sam Bahadur (2023), both of which were commercial successes and further cemented her position in the industry. Her 2024 release, Mrs, which is a Hindi remake of The Great Indian Kitchen, was critically acclaimed, particularly for Sanya’s portrayal of a newlywed woman grappling with the harsh realities of patriarchal customs.
Throughout her career, Sanya has been praised for balancing her commercial roles with subtle character-driven performances. She is recognised as one of the most talented and dynamic actresses in contemporary Indian cinema.
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Social Media
| KulFiy | Sanya Malhotra |
| Tiktok | Not Active |
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| sanyamalhotra | |
| sanyamalhotra07 | |
| Youtube | Not Public |
| Snapchat | Not Public |
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| AskFm | Not Public |
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| Triller | NA |
| Onlyfans Free | NA |
| Onlyfans Paid | NA |
| Fansly | NA |
| Tumblr | NA |
| Sound Cloud | NA |
| Discord | NA |
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| Twitch | NA |
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| Phone Number | Not Public |
Hobbies and Favorites
| Favorite Female Singers | Shreya Ghoshal |
| Favorite Actors | Aamir Khan, Nawazuddin Siddiqui |
| Favorite Actress | Vidya Balan |
| Favorite Male Tiktok Stars | NA |
| Favorite Female Tiktok Stars | NA |
| Favorites Colour | Black |
| Favorites Food | Chocolate, French Fries |
| Dream Destination | Europe |
| Hobbies | Dancing, Reading, Travelling |
Movies and TV Shows
Sanya Malhotra began her acting career with the blockbuster film Dangal (2016), featuring Babita Kumari, and that catapulted her to the national level overnight.She then continued with excellence in films such as Pataakha (2018), Badhaai Ho (2018), Photograph (2019), Shakuntala Devi (2020), Ludo (2020), Pagglait (2021), Love Hostel (2022), Kathal (2023), Jawan (2023), and Sam Bahadur (2023).
Her career ranges over theatrical releases and streaming originals, and she has earned multiple award wins and nominations, including a Filmfare OTT Award for Kathal. Although Sanya has not appeared in regular TV series, appearing in web films and digital releases has rendered her a recognizable face on OTT platforms.
Movies
| Year | Movie Title | Role | Cast Name(s) |
| 2016 | Dangal | Babita Kumari | Aamir Khan, Sakshi Tanwar, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Sanya Malhotra |
| 2017 | Secret Superstar | Choreographer | Zaira Wasim, Aamir Khan, Meher Vij, Raj Arjun |
| 2018 | Pataakha | Genda / Chhutki | Sanya Malhotra, Radhika Madan, Sunil Grover, Vijay Raaz |
| 2018 | Badhaai Ho | Renee Sharma | Ayushmann Khurrana, Neena Gupta, Gajraj Rao, Sanya Malhotra |
| 2019 | Photograph | Miloni Shah | Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Sanya Malhotra |
| 2020 | Shakuntala Devi | Anupama Banerjee | Vidya Balan, Sanya Malhotra, Jisshu Sengupta, Amit Sadh |
| 2020 | Ludo | Shruti Choksi | Abhishek Bachchan, Rajkummar Rao, Aditya Roy Kapur, Sanya Malhotra, Pankaj Tripathi |
| 2021 | Pagglait | Sandhya | Sanya Malhotra, Ashutosh Rana, Shruti Sharma, Sayani Gupta |
| 2021 | Meenakshi Sundareshwar | G. Meenakshi | Sanya Malhotra, Abhimanyu Dassani |
| 2022 | Love Hostel | Jyoti Dilawar | Vikrant Massey, Sanya Malhotra, Bobby Deol |
| 2022 | HIT: The First Case | Neha Mahta | Rajkummar Rao, Sanya Malhotra |
| 2023 | Kathal | Mahima Basor | Sanya Malhotra, Anant Joshi, Vijay Raaz, Rajpal Yadav |
| 2023 | Jawan | Dr. Eeram | Shah Rukh Khan, Nayanthara, Vijay Sethupathi, Sanya Malhotra, Deepika Padukone |
| 2023 | Sam Bahadur | Silloo Manekshaw | Vicky Kaushal, Sanya Malhotra, Fatima Sana Shaikh |
| 2024 | Mrs. | Richa Sharma | Sanya Malhotra, Nishant Dahiya, Kanwaljit Singh |
| 2024 | Baby John | Satya’s prospective bride | Varun Dhawan, Keerthy Suresh, Sanya Malhotra |
| 2025 | Thug Life | Herself | Kamal Haasan, Silambarasan TR, Sanya Malhotra |
| 2025 | Housefull 5 | Herself | Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, John Abraham, Sanya Malhotra, others |
| 2025 | Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari | TBA | Varun Dhawan, Janhvi Kapoor, Sanya Malhotra, Rohit Saraf, Akshay Oberoi, others |
| 2025 | Anurag Kashyap’s untitled next | TBA | Bobby Deol, Sanya Malhotra |
TV Shows
| Year | Title | Role | Platform/Notes | Cast Names |
| 2021 | Meenakshi Sundareshwar | Meenakshi | Netflix Original | Sanya Malhotra, Abhimanyu Dassani, Shiv Kumar Subramaniam, Nivedita Bhargava |
| 2021 | Pagglait | Sandhya Giri | Netflix Original | Sanya Malhotra, Sayani Gupta, Ashutosh Rana, Sheeba Chaddha, Raghubir Yadav |
| 2022 | Love Hostel | Jyoti Dilawar | Streaming Film | Sanya Malhotra, Vikrant Massey, Bobby Deol |
| 2023 | Kathal: A Jackfruit Mystery | Mahima Basor | Streaming Film | Sanya Malhotra, Anant Joshi, Vijay Raaz, Rajpal Yadav |
| 2023 | Mrs. | Richa Sharma | Streaming Film | Sanya Malhotra, Nishant Dahiya, Kanwaljeet Singh, Aparna Ghoshal |
| 2025 | Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari | TBA | Filming, likely TV/Web | Varun Dhawan, Janhvi Kapoor, Sanya Malhotra, Rohit Saraf, Akshay Oberoi, Maniesh Paul |
Upcoming Movies
| Release Date | Movie Title | Director | Language | Notes/Cast |
| 07-Feb-25 | Mrs | Arati Kadav | Hindi | Nishant Dahiya, Kanwaljit Singh, Aparna Ghoshal; ZEE5 release; Remake of “The Great Indian Kitchen” |
| 05-Jun-25 | Thug Life | Mani Ratnam | Tamil | Kamal Haasan, Silambarasan, Trisha Krishnan, Pankaj Tripathi, others |
| 12-Sep-25 | Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari | Shashank Khaitan | Hindi | Varun Dhawan, Janhvi Kapoor, Manish Paul, Rohit Saraf; Dharma Productions |
| 01-Dec-25 | Untitled Bollywood Project | Vivek Daschaudhary | Hindi | Details TBA |
| 25-Dec-24 | Baby John | A Kaleeswaran | Hindi | Varun Dhawan, Keerthy Suresh, Wamiqa Gabbi |
| 2025 | Untitled Project | Arati Kadav | Hindi | Details TBA |
| 2025 (TBA) | Toaster | TBA | Hindi | Rajkummar Rao; Netflix film |
| TBA | Untitled Project with Anurag Kashyap | Anurag Kashyap | Hindi | Bobby Deol, Sanya Malhotra |
Awards
| Year | Award Name | Category/Film | Result |
| 2017 | Bollywood Film Journalist Awards | Best Female Debut – Dangal | Won |
| 2018 | FOI Online Awards | Best Performance by an Ensemble Cast – Badhaai Ho | Won |
| 2018 | Jackie Chan International Action Film Week | Best New Action Performer – Dangal | Won |
| 2020 | Lions Gold Awards | Best Actress – Photograph | Won |
| 2021 | Talent Track Awards | Best Actor Female (Music/Comedy) – Pagglait | Won |
| 2022 | Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival | Most Promising Actress – Pagglait | Won |
| 2022 | IWM Digital Awards | Breakthrough Performance of the Year (Female) – Pagglait | Won |
| 2023 | Bollywood Hungama OTT India Fest | Best Actor Female – Kathal: A Jackfruit Mystery | Won |
| 2023 | Filmfare OTT Awards | Best Actress – Web Original Film – Kathal | Won |
| 2023 | OTTplay Awards | Best Actress in an Original Film – Kathal | Won |
| 2023 | Grazia Millennial Awards | Breakthrough Performer of the Year – Love Hostel | Won |
| 2023 | Lokmat Stylish Awards | Most Stylish Game Changer | Won |
| 2024 | Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival | Best Comic Actress – Kathal | Won |
| 2024 | Iconic Gold Awards | Best Actress of the Year (Critics Choice) – Kathal | Won |
| 2024 | Indian Telly Streaming Awards | Best Performance by an Actress in a Comic Role – Kathal | Won |
| 2024 | International Iconic Awards | Best Actress in a Web Film (Critics) – Kathal | Won |
| 2024 | Times of India Film Awards | Acting Excellence in a Comedy Role in Web Films – Kathal | Won |
| 2024 | New York Indian Film Festival | Best Actress – Mrs | Won |
Car Collection
| Year Acquired | Car Model | Color | Estimated Price (INR) |
| 2022 | Audi Q8 | Mythos Black Metallic | ₹1.03–1.38 crore |
House
| Year | Property Type | Location | Estimated Value (INR) | Ownership Details | Notes |
| 2018 | Flat | Mumbai (exact location undisclosed) | Not disclosed | Sanya Malhotra | Her first property purchase in Mumbai |
| 2021 | Apartment (3-BHK) | Bayview Building, Juhu-Versova Link Rd, Mumbai | ₹14.3 crore | Jointly with father Sunil Malhotra | Luxurious apartment; Hrithik Roshan is a neighbor |
Net Worth
Sanya Malhotra’s net worth is estimated to grow continuously in the coming years with her film career and brand endorsements. In 2024, she is reported to possess a 3-BHK apartment in Mumbai’s Bayview building which is said to be over ₹14.3 crore. Her net worth is currently estimated between 20 to 22 crore which seems realistic considering her growing popularity in the business and the entertainment world.
| Net Worth 2021 | ₹14 Crore (approx.) |
| Net Worth 2022 | ₹16 Crore (approx.) |
| Net Worth 2023 | ₹18 Crore (approx.) |
| Net Worth 2024 | ₹20 Crore (approx.) |
| Net Worth 2025 | ₹22 Crore (approx.) |
FAQs
Who is Sanya Malhotra?
Sanya Malhotra is a famous Bollywood actress. Born on 25 February 1992 in Delhi, India. She is known for her roles in Bollywood films “Dangal,” “Badhaai Ho” and “Shakuntala Devi.”
Does Sanya Malhotra married in end of movie photograph?
No, Sanya Malhotra’s character Miloni does not marry at the end of the movie Photograph. As depicted in the film, there is an unresolved ending where Miloni and Rafi do share some bond but because of the socio-economic factors and differing realities of their lives, they are not able to be together. The director does not resolve their fate and it is up to the audience to decide what will happen.
How did Sanya Malhotra got role in dangal?
Sanya Malhotra was given the part of Babita Kumari in Dangal after her many auditions were successful. As part of her career plan, she relocated to Mumbai, and subsequently, she went to the auditions, which included many contestants, but she was chosen during the auditions by Nitesh Tiwari because of her commitment to the role. Because of her dance background and being physically active, she also suited the character which contributed to her selection as a wrestler.
Is Sanya Malhotra short in height?
Yes, Sanya Malhotra is considered short by Bollywood standards. Her height is approximately 5 feet 2 inches (157 cm), which is below the average height for leading actresses in the Indian film industry.
What is Sanya Malhotra religion?
Sanya Malhotra follows Hinduism.
What is Sanya Malhotra sister name?
Sanya Malhotra’s sister is named Shagun Malhotra.
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