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From auditioning for Dance India Dance and sleeping on station benches… to winning hearts as Babita Kumari in Dangal, Sanya Malhotra is a shining example of perseverance meeting talent. Born on 25 February 1992 in Delhi, Sanya overcame rejection after DID attempts before being cast in Dangal in 2016. This biography covers Sanya Malhotra age, education, career milestones, awards, personal life—including Sanya Malhotra parents, rumored relationships, her net worth, and her return to films like Pagglait and Sam Bahadur.

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Biography

Sanya Malhotra was born and raised in Delhi to a middle-class Punjabi Khatri family. Her father, Sunil, worked as an engineer, while her mother, Renu, was a homemaker. She trained in Indian classical and ballet from a young age, battling childhood stammering to emerge confident onstage.

After graduating from Gargi College (Delhi University) and not advancing beyond the top 100 in Dance India Dance (2013), Sanya moved to Mumbai, doing ads and assisting in TV production until she was selected for Nitesh Tiwari’s Dangal (2016)—beating over 10,000 applicants for the lead role of Babita Kumari. She trained physically for wrestling and stayed with co-stars at Aamir Khan’s place during shoot.

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Career

Film Debut & Breakthrough

• Dangal (2016): Bollywood debut, played Babita Kumari; global success. Won Jackie Chan Action Award (Best New Action Performer) in China.

Notable Films & Streaming Work

• Pataakha (2018): Gained weight and learned Rajasthani dialect; critically praised.

• Badhaai Ho (2018): Supporting role in box‑office hit.

• Photograph (2019), Ludo (2020): Nominated for Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress.

• Pagglait (2021): Strong performance as Sandhya, earned OTT nominations.

• Love Hostel (2022), HIT: The First Case (2022), Kathal (2023 – won Filmfare OTT Critics Best Actress).

• Jawan (2023): Small but impactful role alongside Shah Rukh Khan.

• Sam Bahadur (2023): Played Silloo Manekshaw; paid ₹1 crore for the role.

• Mrs. (2024), cameo in Tamil film Thug Life song “Jinguchaa” (2025).

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Contributions Beyond Work

Sanya promotes dance, realistic cinema, and female-centric storytelling. She gained acclaim for nuanced portrayals in films and web originals and has become a role model for young aspirants who overcome rejection to succeed.

The Legacy of Sanya Malhotra

From Delhi’s stage plays and unsuccessful dance shows to starring opposite Tamil superstars, actor Sanya Malhotra has proven talent and tenacity matter most. With a burgeoning net worth of ₹30–40 crore, range of roles across mainstream and OTT films, and widespread fan love, she continues to inspire. Which Sanya Malhotra movie did you enjoy most—Dangal, Pagglait, or Kathal? Share your favorite moment in the comments—let’s celebrate her journey!

Other Facts:

• Overcame stammering and entrenched her dance roots early.

• Turned choreographer for Aamir Khan in Secret Superstar’s song “Sexy Baliye” (2017).

• Grew close with co-stars at Aamir’s apartment during Dangal shoot with Fatima Sana Sheikh and others.

• Known among fans as “unproblematic, lovable and dedicated actress” with strong dance skills:
  “She’s a phenomenal dancer… her acting chops are so on point.”