Harshaali Malhotra

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Harshaali Malhotra
Harshaali Malhotra at the premiere of Salaam Venky (cropped).jpg
Malhotra in 2022
Born (2008-06-03) 3 June 2008 (age 16) [1]
Nationality Indian
Occupations
  • Actor
  • Model
Years active2011–present
Notable workMunni in Bajrangi Bhaijaan (2015)

Harshaali Malhotra (born 3 June 2008) is an Indian actress and model who works in Hindi films and television series. She is best known for her role as Munni in Kabir Khan's drama film Bajrangi Bhaijaan (2015) which earned her nomination for a Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut. [2] [3]

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Early life

Harshaali was born on 3 June 2008 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India [1] into a Punjabi Hindu family. [4]

Career

Malhotra made her film debut with a leading role in Kabir Khan's 2015 drama film Bajrangi Bhaijaan , alongside Salman Khan, Kareena Kapoor and Nawazuddin Siddiqui. She played the role of Shahida also known as 'Munni', a Pakistani Muslim girl. Her performance as a mute girl was critically praised and earned her the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut nomination, making her the youngest person to be nominated in the category and won the Screen Award for Best Child Artist among several other awards and nominations. She also received the Bharat Ratna Dr. Ambedkar Award in 2022 for her performance in Bajrangi Bhaijaan. [5] [6]

She has acted in serials such as Qubool Hai (2014) and Laut Aao Trisha (2014).

Filmography

Films

YearTitleRoleRef.
2015 Bajrangi Bhaijaan Shahida "Munni" Aziz
TBANastikAalia [7]

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2012 Qubool Hai Young Zoya Farooqui
Laut Aao Trisha Sania Swaika
Savdhaan India Honey
2017 Sabse Bada Kalakar HerselfGuest

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryFilmResult
2015 Big Star Entertainment Awards Most Entertaining Child Artist Bajrangi Bhaijaan Won
Most Entertaining Actor (Film) - FemaleNominated
Star Guild Awards Best Child ArtistWon
Best Debut FemaleNominated
Filmfare Awards Best Debut FemaleNominated
Stardust Awards Best Child ArtistWon
Screen Awards Best Child ArtistWon
Zee Cine Awards Best Debutant FemaleWon

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