26th February,2024, Mumbai: Sanya Malhotra, the recipient of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, is a skilled actor. What sets her apart from the current generation of actors is her desire to work in films with compelling stories and compelling characters. Sanya has taken on unusual parts that have shown her versatility, such as acting in action scenes in Jawan and as a wrestler in Dangal. Her adaptability has made her a favourite with directors; here are some of her best works with five well-known directors.
Remembering Sanya Malhotra’s Partnerships with Five Celebrated Directors
In Dangal, Sanya Malhotra (Nitesh Tiwari)
Dangal, directed by Nitesh Tiwari and starring Sanya Malhotra in her Bollywood debut, is one of the most talked-about films of 2016. The actress received a great deal of praise for her portrayal of wrestler Babita Phogat. She gained popularity among viewers as the “Dangal girl” as a result of the film’s success.
In Badhaai Ho, Sanya Malhotra (Amit Sharma)
Sanya Malhotra acted as a catalyst in Badhaai Ho, encouraging people to think positively about being pregnant. She also astounded everyone with her dancing prowess in the well-known soundtrack of the same movie, “Morni Banke.”
Ludo’s Sanya Malhotra (Anurag Basu)
Later on, Sanya Malhotra was featured in Anurag Basu’s Ludo, where she played a crucial role. Sanya played a delicate character in an over-the-top (OTT) release that featured her in a scandalous sex tape, which is another unique character. The film was an anthology of short films.
Jawan’s Sanya Malhotra (Atlee)
Sanya Malhotra had a great year in 2023 thanks to her financial success with Atlee’s Jawan and her honours from the comedy-drama “Kathal.” The actress portrayed a member of the protagonist’s entourage of female leads in Jawan. Sanya made waves on the internet with Jawan and gained recognition for her fierce rivalry with other female stars with her high-octane action sequences. The drama starring Sanya Malhotra broke multiple records and caused chaos at the box office! In the meantime, she was honoured to get the esteemed Dadasaheb Phalke Award for her Kathal performance.
Sam Bahadur’s Sanya Malhotra (Meghna Gulzar)
Following Jawan’s enormous success, Sanya starred in Meghna Gulzar’s Sam Bahadur, a biographical drama about Sam Manekshaw. The actress brilliantly portrayed the protagonist’s wife in the role she played.
In addition to the five films listed above, Sanya Malhotra starred in a number of other films that won critical praise and made her a very bankable star in the business, including Pagglait, Love Hostel, Pataakha, and Photograph.
-Sapna Meena