Fans question why Bollywood isn't giving Sanya Malhotra lead roles
What's the story
Sanya Malhotra, who stole hearts with her performance in the critically acclaimed Mrs., is now being flooded with concern over her dearth of lead roles in Bollywood.
Despite her standout performance as Richa, an aspiring dancer in a patriarchal family, fans are questioning why she isn't getting more prominent roles.
One Instagram user wrote, "Malhotra is arguably the best Hindi actress to debut in the last decade, yet the industry barely gave her two lead theatrical films in 9 years."
Fan reactions
'Why is she second lead to Janhvi Kapoor?'
The Instagram post triggered a storm of comments from fans upset that Malhotra is taking a backseat to Janhvi Kapoor in an upcoming Dharma Productions rom-com.
"Why is she second lead to Janhvi Kapoor? It's like Bollywood has no regard for what the audience wants!" asked one user.
"Yeah she is such a great actor and a refreshing personality and much better than Jahnvi Kapoor," said another fan.
Industry insight
Fans believe Malhotra deserves lead roles in big movies
Fans also emphasized Malhotra's acting and dancing skills, hinting she's the "next big thing" directors should be looking for.
"Sanya Malhotra is the best actress in the industry right now... but sadly, she is not getting her due," one fan wrote.
Another user highlighted how outsiders struggle to get good scripts and lead roles, with so many star kids joining Bollywood together.
Career overview
Malhotra's career and upcoming projects
Malhotra has displayed her acting prowess in Dangal, Pagglait, Jawan, Ludo, The Photograph, Badhaai Ho, Sam Bahadur, and Kathal - A Jackfruit Mystery.
Her latest film Mrs., directed by Arati Kadav and streaming on ZEE5, is based on the popular Malayalam film The Great Indian Kitchen.
Her next appearance will be in Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari with Kapoor and Varun Dhawan, among others.