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Have you ever heard of Banita Sandhu? If not, get ready to be amazed by the journey of this young and talented actress. From being born and raised in London to making her debut in Bollywood, Banita has come a long way. Her story is nothing short of inspiring for anyone who dreams big and works hard towards achieving their goals. In this blog post, we will take you through the incredible journey of Banita Sandhu – from her humble beginnings to becoming a rising star in one of the biggest film industries in the world. So, buckle up and join us on this exciting ride!
Banita Sandhu’s Family
Banita Sandhu is a British-born actress who made her debut in Bollywood in the 2017 film, Dangal. Born and raised in London, Banita was always interested in performing arts. At the age of 12, she won a scholarship to study at the National Youth Theatre of Great Britain. There, she performed in productions of Shakespeare’s Henry V and Macbeth. After graduating from high school, Banita moved to India to pursue an acting career.
Banita started her career by appearing in small roles in regional Indian films. In 2015, she was cast as Mahira Khan’s daughter in the biopic Dangal, which became one of the highest-grossing Indian films of all time. The success of Dangal led to Banita being cast in several other leading Bollywood roles, including titles such as Tiger Zinda Hai and Aligarh. Banita has also appeared on British television shows such as Midsomer Murders and Call The Midwife.
Today, Banita lives in Mumbai with her husband and two children. She continues to work regularly in Bollywood films, most recently appearing alongside Aamir Khan in Secret Superstar (2018).
Banita Sandhu’s Career
Banita Sandhu was born in London to Punjabi parents who migrated to England in the 70s. She started her career as a model and then moved on to acting, appearing in various British television shows and films before making her debut in Bollywood with the film “Lootera” (2013). Since then, she has starred in several more films including “Dilwale” (2015), “Sultan” (2017) and “Padmaavat” (2018). In 2019, she was cast in the Netflix series “Sacrificed”.
Banita Sandhu’s Journey to Bollywood
Banita Sandhu, who hails from London, is set to make her Bollywood debut with a starring role in the upcoming film ‘Peepli Live’. Banita says her journey to Bollywood started when she moved to Mumbai to pursue an acting career. She shares, “I was living in Mumbai for about two years and I just got really sick of it. I was working as a waitress and I realised that I could do better if I had more opportunities so I decided to move back home.”
Banita credits her parents for supporting her during her journey to Bollywood. She says, “My mum is always there for me and my dad is such an amazing support. He’s actually been instrumental in getting me this opportunity because he knows how much I want to be a star.”
Banita is now preparing for her big screen debut and has said that she enjoys filming in India. Banita says, “Filming in India is amazing – the people are so friendly and the atmosphere is electric. There’s also a lot of creativity involved in filmmaking here which is really inspiring.”
Banita looks forward to sharing her story with audiences around the world and believes that anyone can achieve their dreams if they work hard enough.
Banita Sandhu’s Debut Film October
Banita Sandhu’s journey to make her Bollywood debut began in London. After completing a degree in biomedical sciences, the aspiring actress moved to Mumbai and started looking for work. She enrolled in acting classes and found an agent, but it wasn’t long before she realized that the industry was far different than what she was used to in Britain.
“In London, I had been working as a researcher and doing some freelance work. I had always wanted to act, but when I came to Mumbai, I found out that there were no opportunities,” Banita recalls. “I did my research and found that there are only a few Bollywood films being shot each year. And even then, most of the roles are for young girls.”
Banita set about finding work in film production instead. She landed a role in a web series called ‘Bigg Boss 7,’ which gave her some valuable experience on-screen. It was also through this series that she met director Mohit Suri, who offered her the lead role in his upcoming film ‘October.’
‘October’ is based on the real-life story of two young women who fall victim to human trafficking in India. The film tells their story from both perspectives – that of the traffickers who exploit them, and that of the girls themselves, who fight against all odds to survive. Banita plays one of these girls – Rani – who is fighting not only for herself but also for her friends and family back