Name: Harshaali Malhotra
Date of Birth: June 3, 2008 (Age 16 years)

Personal Life:

• Education: Seven Square Academy
• Religion: Hinduism
• Nationality: Indian
• Profession: Child Actress
• Place: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
• Social Media: Active

Physical Appearance:

• Height: 5 feet 5 inches
• Weight: Around 50 kg
• Eye Color: Dark Brown
• Hair Color: Dark Brown

Family Background:

• Parents:
  • Father: Vipul Malhotra
  • Mother: Kajal Malhotra (Interior Designer)
• Marital Status: Single
• Siblings:
  • Brother: Hardik Malhotra

Favorites:

• Food: Chocolates and Chicken
• Actress: Katrina Kaif, Kareena Kapoor, Deepika Padukone
• Actor: Salman Khan, Ranveer Singh, Akshay Kumar

Biography:

Born on June 3, 2008, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, Harshaali Malhotra hails from a Punjabi Hindu family. Her father, Vipul Malhotra, and her mother, Kajal Malhotra, raised her along with her elder brother, Hardik Malhotra. She is currently enrolled at Seven Square Academy in Mumbai.

Career Highlights:

Harshaali debuted in the film industry with a lead role in the 2015 drama Bajrangi Bhaijaan, directed by Kabir Khan. Starring alongside Salman Khan, Kareena Kapoor, and Nawazuddin Siddiqui, she portrayed Shahida, affectionately known as 'Munni,' a mute Pakistani girl. Her portrayal was highly praised, earning her a nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut—the youngest to be nominated in the category. Additionally, she won several awards, including the Screen Award for Best Child Artist. In 2022, Harshaali was honored with the Bharat Ratna Dr. Ambedkar Award for her outstanding performance in Bajrangi Bhaijaan.

Before her film debut, she appeared in TV shows such as Qubool Hai (2014) and Laut Aao Trisha (2014).

Controversies:

• Katrina Kaif Controversy:
  Harshaali Malhotra sparked controversy after calling Katrina Kaif "auntie" in a birthday message posted on Facebook. The post, managed by her mother Kajal, drew criticism from some fans who found the term disrespectful.

Awards:

• 2015: Most Entertaining Child Artist, Big Star Entertainment Awards
• 2015: Best Child Artist, Star Guild Awards
• 2015: Best Child Artist, Stardust Awards
• 2015: Best Child Artist, Screen Awards
• 2015: Best Child Artist, Zee Cine Awards

Interesting Facts:

• Harshaali Malhotra gained fame for her role as Munni in Bajrangi Bhaijaan.
• She started her career in the entertainment industry at the age of two.
• Though she played a mute character in Bajrangi Bhaijaan, Harshaali is very outgoing in real life.
• She appeared in popular TV shows such as Qubool Hai and Laut Aao Trisha before making her film debut.
• Harshaali was selected for the role of Munni after a rigorous audition process involving over 1000 girls from across India, conducted by director Kabir Khan and casting director Mukesh Chhabra.
• She was initially cast in Prem Ratan Dhan Payo but was dropped from the project.
• Harshaali has been featured in advertisements for brands such as Hyundai Xcent, Pears, Haier, Fair & Lovely, Sony, Horlicks, HDFC Bank, and Apollo Tyres.
• Her social media is managed by her mother, who shares photos and videos of Harshaali.
• She is allowed to use her phone only for schoolwork and to stay in touch with friends.
• Harshaali is the brand ambassador for P.C. Jewellers and has walked the ramp for P.C. Gardens.
• She loves dogs and often shares pictures of her pet, Leo.
• Harshaali was offered a role as a young Katrina Kaif in Fitoor, but her mother declined, believing it wasn’t significant enough after her success in Bajrangi Bhaijaan.
• After Bajrangi Bhaijaan, Harshaali received several film offers from regional industries, but she declined, waiting for another substantial role.
• Her favorite scene in Bajrangi Bhaijaan is the climax, where her character calls out "Mama" to Salman Khan’s character.
• Harshaali enjoyed filming the song "Kukdoo-koo" because she got to eat a lot of chicken, though it took several takes to complete.