Harshaali Malhotra Height, Weight, Age, Family & More

Some Lesser Known Facts About Harshaali Malhotra

• Harshaali Malhotra, an Indian actress, gained widespread recognition for portraying the role of Munni in the movie Bajrangi Bhaijaan.

• At the tender age of 2, Harshaali embarked on her journey as a child actor.

• During an interview, Kajal, Harshaali’s mother, revealed the story behind Harshaali’s first ad shoot. According to Kajal, they stumbled upon a children’s clothing brand hosting a photo contest while visiting a mall. Intrigued by the opportunity, they decided to enter and filled out the required form. To their pleasant surprise, they received the wonderful news that Harshaali had been chosen as the winner. As a result, she was invited to take part in an enchanting photoshoot with the brand.

• Despite portraying a mute girl in the movie Bajrangi Bhaijaan, Harshaali Malhotra is actually quite chatty in real life.

• In 2014, she portrayed Anjum Khan on Zee TV’s “Qubool Hai” and Sanya on Life OK’s “Laut Aao Trisha” before transitioning to films.

• She had also appeared in the popular Sony TV series Jodha Akbar in 2015.

• After conducting auditions for approximately 1000 girls across various cities in India, Kabir Khan, the director of the film Bajrangi Bhaijaan, along with casting director Mukesh Chhabra, chose her to portray the character of Munni.

• At the last minute, she was dropped from the cast of the film Prem Ratan Dhan Payo after initially being cast.

• Additionally, she can be seen promoting various brands such as Hyundai Xcent, Pears, Haier, Fair & Lovely, Sony, Horlicks, HDFC Bank, and Apollo Tyres in their commercial advertisements.

• Harshaali’s mother manages her social media accounts, where she previously posted pictures and dance videos of Harshaali.

• In an interview, Harshaali disclosed that she is permitted to utilize her phone solely for educational purposes and socializing with friends.

• During an interview, Harshaaali’s mother revealed that they stumbled upon the role of Munni by chance. She shared the story, explaining that she had visited Mukesh Chhabra’s office after hearing about a film opportunity. Several months later, she received a call from Chhabra’s office informing her that Harshaaali had made it to the shortlist for the movie Bajrangi Bhaijaan. She had no prior knowledge that Salman Khan would be involved in the project. Harshaaali, along with three other girls, was invited to Salman’s residence for a meeting. This made her feel both anxious and curious about how her daughter would communicate and react upon seeing Salman.

• P.C. Jewellers has appointed her as their brand ambassador, and she gracefully showcased their collection at P.C. Gardens on the runway.

• She has a strong affection for dogs and frequently posts adorable pictures of her beloved pet Leo.

• When the interviewer inquired about her initial conversation with Salman Khan, she responded by mentioning that she had asked Salman uncle for his guidance in becoming a superstar, much like him.
• Additionally, due to her striking resemblance to Katrina Kaif, she was also presented with the opportunity to portray a young Katrina in the film Fitoor. However, her mother declined the offer, citing that it would not significantly contribute to her career as a child actor, especially after her notable role in Bajrangi Bhaijaan, which had not been released at that time.

• Following her role in the film Bajrangi Bhaijaan, Harshaali received offers from the Tollywood, Punjabi, and Gujrati film industries. However, she declined all of them, patiently awaiting a significant role similar to Munni.

• The last scene of the film Bajrangi Bhaijaan, where she affectionately calls out Salman Khan as “Mama”, was her absolute favorite.

• Harshaali indulged in a generous portion of chicken during the filming of the song, “Kukdoo-koo,” and managed to complete the song within 4-5 takes.

• Harshaali spoke about her time working with Salman Khan, expressing how much she enjoyed being on the film set. She mentioned that she would often play Barbie games on Salman and Kabir Khan’s cell phones. In Karjat, she had a great time playing table tennis and riding an ATV while also shooting for the film. She also mentioned being persuaded to eat a lot of biryani by someone. However, due to her fear of action scenes, Kabir uncle decided to film her scenes separately. Harshaali also mentioned that whenever Salman uncle portrayed sadness, she would feel the same emotions and become extremely distressed.

• During her conversation with ETimes, Harshaali confessed her dislike for studying History due to the burden of memorizing numerous dates and names.

• During an interview, Harshaali revealed that she was offered a starring role in Salman Khan’s upcoming movie. Recounting the incident, she mentioned how her family and she visited Salman uncle’s apartment on Diwali, where they had the honor of meeting Sooraj Barjatiya uncle. To her astonishment, Salman uncle unexpectedly asked him to consider casting her as the main character in his forthcoming film.

• Salman Khan expressed his deep affection for Harshaali, stating in an interview that collaborating with her was an utter delight. He further admired her as the most exquisitely charming child he has ever had the privilege of encountering.

• Salman Khan, in an interview after the release of Bajrangi Bhaijaan, predicted that Harshaali would become a Bollywood superstar. He praised her diva-like qualities and believed that if she gets a lead role, she would surpass her peers. Khan found it remarkable how she had already set her aspirations at a young age and expressed his hope that she would maintain her innocence amidst the growing attention.