Sanya Malhotra Age, Height, Parents, Relationships, Net Worth, Biography

Sanya Malhotra is an Indian actress who appears in Hindi films. She is known for her roles in hit movies like “Dangal” and “Jawan,” among the highest-grossing Indian films. She also starred in successful films like “Badhaai Ho” and “Sam Bahadur.” Sanya received nominations for the Filmfare Critics Award for her performances in “Photograph” and “Ludo.” She has also been praised for her roles in films like “Shakuntala Devi,” “Pagglait,” “Love Hostel,” and “Kathal,” with “Kathal” earning her a Filmfare OTT Award.

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Sanya Malhotra Wiki & Height

Sanya was born on 24 February 1993 in Delhi, India, and her age is 31 years old as of 2024. She is a follower of both Punjabi and Hindu religion and holds the Indian nationality. Her birth sign is Pisces and she is an actress by profession.

Her height (in feet) is 5 feet (1. 52 m). ¹

Sanya Malhotra’s Educational Journey

Sanya has a background in dance, specializing in contemporary and ballet styles. After completing her education at Gargi College, Sanya ventured into the entertainment industry. She initially gained recognition by participating in the dance reality show Dance India Dance, where she reached the top 100 contestants.

Alongside, she gained experience by assisting camerapersons for television commercials. Eventually, Sanya’s talent got noticed by Mukesh Chhabra, which marked the beginning of her journey into cinema. ²

Sanya Malhotra’s Parents & Family

Sanya Malhotra comes from a middle-class family with Hindu-Punjabi roots. Her father Sunil Malhotra, is an engineer, while her mother Renu Malhotra, takes care of the home. She has an older sister named Shagun.

When Sanya was younger, she wasn’t too fond of her sister. They stick to Hindu customs and belong to the Khatri caste. Sanya loves traveling, dancing, doing yoga, and reading. ³

Sanya Malhotra Relationship

Sanya is unmarried in marital status and also not involved in any controversy regarding her relationship with any actor or celebrity.

Sanya Malhotra’s Career Journey

Sanya is also a skilled contemporary and ballet dancer. She gained fame for her role as Babita Kumari in the hit movie “Dangal” (2016), alongside Aamir Khan and Fatima Sana Shaikh, which became one of the highest-grossing Indian films. A lesser-known fact is that she also choreographed Aamir Khan in the song “Sexy Baliye” from “Secret Superstar” (2017).

Sanya’s acting in films like “Pataakha” (2018), “Photograph” (2019), and “Badhaai Ho” (2018) received widespread acclaim. She also appeared in OTT releases like “Shakuntala Devi” and “Ludo” in 2020. Her performance in the Netflix film “Pagglait” (2021) earned her praise from both the industry and audiences.

Currently, Sanya is working on upcoming projects, including the Netflix original “Meenakshi Sundareshwar” (2021) opposite Abhimanyu Dasani, and “Love Hostel” (2022) alongside Vikrant Massey and Bobby Deol. ⁴

2016: Played Babita Kumari in “Dangal.”
2017: Served as a choreographer for the song “Sexy Baliye” in “Secret Superstar.”
2018: Portrayed Genda/Chhutki in “Pataakha” and Renee Sharma in “Badhaai Ho.”
2019: Acted as Miloni Shah in “Photograph.”
2020: Appeared as Anupama Banerjee in “Shakuntala Devi” and Shruti Choksi in “Ludo.”
2021: Starred as Sandhya in “Pagglait” and Meenakshi in “Meenakshi Sundareshwar.”
2022: Played Jyoti Dilawar in “Love Hostel” and Neha Mahta in “HIT: The First Case.”
2023: Acted as Mahima Basor in “Kathal” and Dr. Eeram in “Jawan.” Also portrayed Silloo Manekshaw in “Sam Bahadur.”
2024: Completed the film “Mrs.” as Richa and is currently filming “Baby John.”
2025: Currently filming “Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari.”

Sanya Malhotra Net Worth

Sanya earned an impressive amount from her career and also through some brand endorsements which is around 5 million dollars. ⁵

Sanya Malhotra Awards & Recognitions

2018: Won the Jackie Chan Action Movie Award for Best New Action Performer in “Dangal.”
2019: Nominated for Best Actress (Critics) at the Screen Awards for “Pataakha.”
2020: Nominated for Best Actress (Critics) at the Filmfare Awards for “Photograph” and for “Ludo.” Also nominated for Best Actress in a Web Original Film at the Filmfare OTT Awards for “Pagglait.”
2022: Nominated for Best Actress at the International Indian Film Academy Awards. Also nominated for Best Actor in a Web Original Film (Female) at the Filmfare OTT Awards for “Meenakshi Sundareshwar” and “Love Hostel.”
2023: Won Best Actress of the Year – Critics Choice at the Iconic Gold Awards. Also won Best Actress in a Film: Critics at the 2023 Filmfare OTT Awards for “Kathal” and was nominated for Best Actress (Web Original Film). ⁶