Harshaali Malhotra Biography

The adorable little girl from Bajrangi Bhaijaan has blossomed into a young woman and has recently been honored with a prestigious award by the Maharashtra Government. Harshaali Malhotra, known for her memorable role, was bestowed with the esteemed Bharat Ratna Dr. Ambedkar award by the Governor of Maharashtra, Bhagat Singh Koshyari. This recognition was given to her by the government to acknowledge her significant contribution to Hindi cinema.

Harshaali Malhotra Height, Weight, Age, Family & More

Born on June 3, 2008, in Mumbai, India, Harshaali Malhotra is an actress who embarked on her career as a child artist, gaining immense popularity for her portrayal of “Munni” or “Shahida” in the critically acclaimed film “Bajrangi Bhaijaan.” Among the 5,000 girls who auditioned for the role, she stood out and was chosen to play the memorable character of Munni. Her exceptional performance in the film earned her the prestigious Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut. Her age is 15 years old.

Family

Harshaali Malhotra hails from a Maharashtrian family. Her father, Vipul Malhotra, and her mother, Kajal Malhotra, who is an interior designer, are her parents. Harshaali also has an elder brother named Hardik Malhotra.

Vipul Malhotra Harshaali Malhotra Father

Kajal Malhotra Harshaali Malhotra Mother

Hardik Malhotra Harshaali Malhotra Brother

Harshaali Malhotra Childhood Pics

Early Life

Harshaali Malhotra, born on June 03, 2008, in Mumbai, India, is the daughter of Kajal Malhotra and Vipul Malhotra. She attends Seven Square Academy in Mumbai, where she continues her studies. Contrary to her on-screen character, in real life, Harshaali is known to be a very talkative girl. Additionally, she is also described as an emotional individual.

 Education

According to a report on Pinkvilla.com, there have been claims that Salman Khan is financially supporting Harshaali Malhotra’s education. The report suggests that Salman Khan has allegedly paid Rs 1.5 crore to Harshaali’s family for this purpose. However, it is also mentioned that Harshaali’s mother, Kajal, has denied these rumors. The report quotes Kajal as stating that she cannot comment on the matter as she has not been informed about any such news.

Career

Harshaali Malhotra made her debut in the film industry with a prominent role in Kabir Khan’s 2015 drama film “Bajrangi Bhaijaan.” She starred alongside Salman Khan, Kareena Kapoor, and Nawazuddin Siddiqui in the movie. In the film, she portrayed the character of Shahida, also known as ‘Munni,’ a young Pakistani Muslim girl.

Her portrayal of a mute girl garnered critical acclaim, and she received a nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut, becoming the youngest nominee in that category. She won the Screen Award for Best Child Artist and received numerous other awards and nominations for her performance.

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Awards and Nominations

Net Worth

She has an estimated net worth of $11 million.

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