By Admin 
At the ABP Network Ideas of India Summit 2026, an inspiring and thought-provoking conversation took place under the theme ‘The Natural: Sparkle and Spontaneity’. Adding both star power and understanding to the discussion, Sanya Malhotra shared her perspective, making the session even more interesting and memorable. He described his journey from Delhi to Mumbai as wonderful.
Sanya wants to do all types of roles
Sanya told that she wants to do all types of roles. She said that she wants to experiment with her characters. Sanya said that she feels that if she gets stuck in comfort, she will not be able to grow. He said that he never thought that anyone could typecast him. Sanya said that risks and challenges should be taken for career growth.
‘Dangal helped me prove myself’
Sanya described her first film as a milestone, which gave her an opportunity to show her talent to the world. He said, “Dangal was a film that helped me prove myself as an actor. It was an overall performance, and I felt that every moment on screen mattered.” The young actor emphasized that the audience connected closely with his character, which made his performance even more meaningful. The connection he felt with the audience further cemented his commitment to choosing roles that leave an impact.
Debut opened the doors of Bollywood
Describing her journey, Sanya told how her debut opened doors for her in Bollywood. He said, “I got most of the opportunities because my debut was Dangal. It laid the foundation for everything that came next.” His words show the importance of a strong debut and how one performance can determine the trajectory of an actor’s career in the competitive world of Indian cinema.
Which films define Sanya’s career?
During this, Sanya told which of her films define her career. He said that Jackfruit, Pagglait and Mrs. are close to his heart. Pagglait was a very risky choice for me as an actor. He said that many people had forbidden him to do Pagglait but this film gave him a lot of confidence. Sanya said that if the film is good then she needs that film. Sanya said that when she is working she does not think about validation. My aim is only to entertain the audience.
What does Sanya keep in mind while choosing films?
Sanya also told that while choosing a film, she keeps in mind the script so that it is meaningful and can entertain.