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GH News March 15, 2025 08:06 PM

Bollywood gives every aspiring actor a chance to make their name. While some achieve success some do not and some even leave the industry. Today we will talk about Salman Khans niece who made a power-packed debut only to vanish from the industry. Not only that but she also rejected a film with Salman Khan. If you are wondering who this person is then let us tell you—we are talking about Harshaali Malhotra.
Harshaali Malhotra made a superhit debut with Bajrangi Bhaijaan. She shared the screen with Salman Khan in her debut film which became a massive hit. However at that time Harshaali was hardly seven years old when she played the role of a mute girl. Her performance was so moving that fans couldnt control themselves and showered her with love.
If media reports are to be believed the budget of Bajrangi Bhaijaan was a whopping Rs 90 crore. However that was the only film in which Harshaali featured. After her debut she left the industry and is now impressing the audience with her beauty and moves on social media.
Before making a powerful debut Harshaali began her acting journey with the hit television show Qubool Hai where she played the role of young Zoya Farooqui. Later she appeared in another show named Laut Aao Trisha. Further in 2015 Harshaali made her grand debut with Bajrangi Bhaijaan.
Although Malhotra had no dialogues in the film her acting brought tears to everyones eyes. The film featuring Kareena Kapoor Khan and Nawazuddin Siddiqui in key roles became an all-time blockbuster. Directed by Kabir Khan it amassed Rs 900 crore at the box office.
Did you know that Harshaali also turned down a film with Salman? Yes you read that right. Harshaali was offered the role of young Swara Bhasker in Prem Ratan Dhan Payo. However it was her mother who refused the offer.
Speaking about rejecting the role she said We had shot for the print bit of the role for PRDP. She was supposed to play Swara’s childhood version. But then later we got a call from the makers of ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’. When things got finalized there we spoke to Salman about how unfair it would be to have a minuscule appearance in PRDP. He too agreed and that is when we told Sooraj Barjatya. He was humble and understood our point and that is how we backed out.
Meanwhile today Harshaali enjoys a massive fan following of 3.7 million on Instagram.