Sanya Malhotra Age, Wiki and Bio

Sanya Malhotra

Quick Info

ProfessionActress, Dancer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth25/02/1992
Age32 years
BirthplaceDelhi

Bio/Wiki

Real NameSanya Malhotra

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 2"
Weight50 kg
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolRyan International School, Mayur Vihar, Delhi
College/UniversityGargi College, University of Delhi, New Delhi
Educational QualificationGraduate

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism
CasteKhatri
Food HabitNon-Vegetarian
AddressA 3-BHK apartment in Mumbai
HobbiesDancing, Travelling, Reading, Doing Yoga
TattooLeft Arm

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried
Affairs/BoyfriendsNot Known

Family

FatherSunil Malhotra (Engineer)
MotherRenu Malhotra (Homemaker)
Siblings
BrotherNone
SisterShagun Malhotra (Elder)
SpouseN/A

Career

DebutFilm: Dangal (2016)
Awards
  • 2018 - Best New Action Star at the prestigious 4th annual Jackie Chan Action Movie Week in China
  • 2023 - Critics’ Choice Award in the Best Actor (Female) category for the film ‘Kathal’ at the Filmfare OTT Awards (26 November 2023)
  • 2024 - Best Actress in a Comic Role award for ‘Kathal’ at the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards (20 February 2024)

Favourites

FoodRajma Chawal
Beverage(s)Coffee, Beetroot Juice
Actor(s)Aamir Khan, Ranbir Kapoor
ActressesKangana Ranaut, Alia Bhatt, Deepika Padukone
Film(s)Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Dil Chahta Hai, Maqbool, The Lunchbox
Director(s)Vishal Bhardwaj, Imtiaz Ali, Karan Johar
DestinationEurope
Singer/Band(s)Lana Del Rey, Coldplay

Some Lesser Known Facts

Sanya Malhotra does not smoke.
Sanya Malhotra drinks alcohol.
She was born into a middle-class Punjabi family.
In her childhood, she overcame a stammering problem.
Sanya is a trained ballet dancer with a passion for dance.
As a child, Sanya showcased her acting skills in theatre plays in Delhi.
After graduating in 2013, she tried her luck in Mumbai through Zee TV's 'Dance India Dance.'
She transitioned to acting in Mumbai after her dance aspirations didn't materialize.
Sanya gained fame for her role as Babita Kumari in 'Dangal,' the blockbuster of 2016.
She won the lead role after competing with thousands of girls in auditions.
During the filming of 'Dangal,' Sanya lived with her co-stars in Aamir Khan's old apartment.
Post 'Dangal,' she interned at Aamir Khan Productions to learn various film skills.
Sanya choreographed for Aamir Khan in 'Secret Superstar' (2017).
She loves cats and dogs.
Sanya Malhotra played 'Silloo Manekshaw' in the movie 'Sam Bahadur' (2023) and was paid Rs. 1 crore for the role.