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.
Early life Harshaali was born on 3 June 2008 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India into a Punjabi Hindu family of Khatri caste.
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.
She has acted in serials such as Qubool Hai (2014) and Laut Aao Trisha (2014).
Filmography
Films Year Title Role Language Ref. 2015 Bajrangi Bhaijaan Shahida "Munni" Aziz Hindi Debut film 2025 Akhanda 2: Thaandavam Janani Telugu Telugu Debut Aalia Hindi TBAHansaali
Television Year Title RoleNotes2012 Qubool Hai Young Zoya Farooqui Laut Aao Trisha Sania Swaika Savdhaan India Honey 2017 Sabse Bada Kalakar HerselfGuest
Awards and nominations
Year Award Category Film Result2015 Big Star Entertainment Awards Most Entertaining Child Artist Bajrangi Bhaijaan Most Entertaining Actor (Film) - Female Star Guild Awards Best Child Artist Best Debut Female Filmfare Awards Best Debut Female Stardust Awards Best Child Artist Screen Awards Best Child Artist Zee Cine Awards Best Debutant Female
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