Pagglait Teaser: The perfect birthday gift for Sanya Malhotra

Sanya Malhotra

On Thursday, Sanya Malhotra turned 29 and celebrated her big day with her folks in New Delhi. The best birthday gift she received was the announcement that her next, Pagglait, drops on Netflix on March 26. Umesh Bist's directorial venture sees the Dangal (2014) girl essay as the lead role in the comedy-drama. Malhotra plays Sandhya, who is struggling to mourn the death of her husband. As she embarks on a path of self-discovery, attempting to find her identity and purpose in life, the oddballs in her family have lots to tell her.

Pagglait will see a digital release soon. This will be Sanya's third release on OTT after Ludo and Shakuntala Devi. The film was announced in November 2019 and the shoot was wrapped up in two months. The film has been directed by Umesh Bist and produced by Ekta Kapoor's Balaji Telefilms and Guneet Monga's Sikhya Entertainment.

"So thrilled to announce this film which is very close to my heart on my special day. I essay the role of Sandhya, a character very different from what I have previously portrayed on-screen," Sanya said.

"My Pagglait journey was Pagglait indeed- and I can't wait for the world to witness this unique story very soon," she added. Malhotra delivered a massive success in the form of Badhaai Ho in 2018 that made people sit up and notice the performer that she is. In the same year, she had Vishal Bhardwaj's Pataakha.

Badhaai Ho was one of the most successful movies of 2018 and also won the National Award for the Best Film in 2019 for its unconventional storyline and impactful yet convincing performances. Touted to be a thorough entertainer, the movie rightfully justified every character's emotions. Sanya and Ayushmann's refreshing chemistry won the audiences hearts.

With inputs from IANS