Harshaali Malhotra
Indian child actress (born 2008)
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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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- Actress
- Model
Harshaali Malhotra | |
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Harshaali in 2022 | |
| Born | 3 June 2008[1] |
| Education | Seven Square Academy, Mumbai |
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| Years active | 2012-Present |
| Notable work | Bajrangi Bhaijaan (2015) |
Early life
Harshaali was born on 3 June 2008 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India[1] into a Punjabi Hindu family of Khatri caste.[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
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Language | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Bajrangi Bhaijaan | Shahida "Munni" Aziz | Hindi | Debut film |
| 2025 | Akhanda 2: Thaandavam | Janani | Telugu | Telugu Debut |
| TBA | Nastik † | Aalia | Hindi | [7] |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Qubool Hai | Young Zoya Farooqui | |
| Laut Aao Trisha | Sania Swaika | ||
| Savdhaan India | Honey | ||
| 2017 | Sabse Bada Kalakar | Herself | Guest |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Big Star Entertainment Awards | Most Entertaining Child Artist | Bajrangi Bhaijaan | Won |
| Most Entertaining Actor (Film) - Female | Nominated | |||
| Star Guild Awards | Best Child Artist | Won | ||
| Best Debut Female | Nominated | |||
| Filmfare Awards | Best Debut Female | Nominated | ||
| Stardust Awards | Best Child Artist | Won | ||
| Screen Awards | Best Child Artist | Won | ||
| Zee Cine Awards | Best Debutant Female | Won |
