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Sanya Malhotra: 10 Years of Bold Roles & No Regrets
25 Apr
Summary
- Malhotra marks a decade in films, embracing diverse and experimental roles.
- She values backstory and scent for character immersion.
- Malhotra feels proud of her journey and doesn't advise her past self.

Actor Sanya Malhotra marked her 10th anniversary in the film industry this year, reflecting on her diverse roles and evolving journey. She expressed a desire to continuously experiment with scripts and characters, avoiding creative confinement.
Malhotra noted that her debut in 'Dangal' might have conditioned her towards experimentation. She feels fortunate to receive compelling scripts that are difficult to refuse.
Regarding audience expectations, Malhotra stated she feels no pressure and is unafraid of taking risks in her career choices.
She recalled her collaboration with Diljit Dosanjh for the 2025 music video 'Charmer,' a project she enthusiastically accepted due to her admiration for his music and dancing.
Malhotra credits her 'Photograph' co-star Geetanjali Kulkarni for teaching her the crucial role of character backstories, a technique she now applies to all her roles.
She also shared that the 2024 film 'Mrs.' significantly boosted her confidence, making her feel that her career was developing.
When asked for advice to her 2016 self, Malhotra declined, expressing pride in her past experiences and valuing the learning opportunities they provided.