Sanya Malhotra (born 25 February 1992) is an Indian actress who works primarily in Hindi-language films. She made her screen debut with a supporting role in the sports biopic Dangal (2016) and has since built a body of work that spans theatrical releases and streaming productions, earning critical recognition for several of her leading performances.
| Born | 25 February 1992 |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Industry | Hindi cinema |
| Debut | Dangal (2016) |
| Notable awards | Two Filmfare OTT Awards |
Malhotra entered Hindi cinema with Dangal (2016), a sports film that ranks among the highest-grossing Indian films. She followed this with a supporting role in the family comedy Badhaai Ho (2018), which was a major commercial success.
She played the leading roles in the drama Photograph (2019) and the ensemble black comedy Ludo (2020), receiving nominations for the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress for both performances.
Malhotra has been associated with a number of streaming releases, including the biopic Shakuntala Devi (2020), the dramedy Pagglait (2021), the thriller Love Hostel (2022), the satirical Kathal (2023) and Mrs. (2024). Her performances in Kathal and Mrs. won her two Filmfare OTT Awards.
In 2023, she appeared in two commercially successful theatrical films: the action film Jawan, which is among the highest-grossing Indian films, and the war biopic Sam Bahadur.
| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Dangal | Sports film; supporting role |
| 2018 | Badhaai Ho | Comedy; commercial success |
| 2019 | Photograph | Filmfare Critics Award (Best Actress) nomination |
| 2020 | Ludo | Filmfare Critics Award (Best Actress) nomination |
| 2020 | Shakuntala Devi | Biopic; streaming release |
| 2021 | Pagglait | Streaming release |
| 2022 | Love Hostel | Streaming release |
| 2023 | Kathal | Filmfare OTT Award winner |
| 2023 | Jawan | Action film; supporting role |
| 2023 | Sam Bahadur | Biopic |
| 2024 | Mrs. | Filmfare OTT Award winner |
Malhotra's career illustrates a trajectory increasingly common among contemporary Hindi-film actors, combining roles in large-scale theatrical releases such as Dangal and Jawan with leading parts in mid-budget and streaming-first productions. Her recognition at the Filmfare Critics Awards and the Filmfare OTT Awards reflects engagement with both traditional cinema and the expanding digital film space in India.
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