| Harshaali Malhotra | |
| Birth Date: | 2008 6, df=yes[1] |
| Birth Place: | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Nationality: | Indian |
| Years Active: | 2011–present |
| Notable Works: | Munni 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]
Harshaali was born on 3 June 2008 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India into a Punjabi Hindu family.[4]
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).
| Year | Title | Role | Ref. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Bajrangi Bhaijaan | Shahida "Munni" Aziz | ||
| TBA | Nastik | Aalia | [7] |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Qubool Hai | Young Zoya Farooqui | ||
| Laut Aao Trisha | Sania Swaika | |||
| Savdhaan India | Honey | |||
| 2017 | Sabse Bada Kalakar | Herself | Guest |
| Year | Award | Category | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Most Entertaining Child Artist | Bajrangi Bhaijaan | ||
| Most Entertaining Actor (Film) - Female | ||||
| Star Guild Awards | Best Child Artist | |||
| Best Debut Female | ||||
| Best Debut Female | ||||
| Best Child Artist | ||||
| Best Child Artist | ||||
| Best Debutant Female |