Who Is Sara Arjun? Ranveer Singh's 20-Year-Old Dhurandhar Co-Star Was Once India's Highest-Paid Child Actor
She Started Acting Before She Turned Two
Sara Arjun was born on June 18, 2005, in Mumbai and entered showbiz before she could even form full sentences. She began her career in advertisements as a toddler, appearing in over 100 TV commercials by the time she was five. From big brands like McDonald's and Maggi to detergent and chocolate ads, Sara was a familiar face in Indian households long before she became a movie star.
Her First Movie Turned Heads Across the Country
Sara became a household name with her debut film Deiva Thirumagal (2011), a Tamil drama where she starred alongside actor Vikram. At just six years old, her portrayal of Nila — the daughter of a man with special needs — moved audiences and critics alike.
She Works in Multiple Languages
After winning hearts in Tamil cinema, Sara quickly branched out into Hindi, Malayalam, and Telugu films. She was seen in Ek Thi Daayan, 404, Jazbaa, and The Song of Scorpions in Hindi, and also played pivotal roles in Tamil hits like Saivam, Sillu Karupatti, and Mani Ratnam's epic duology Ponniyin Selvan: I & II, where she played a younger version of Aishwarya Rai's character. She's known for picking emotionally challenging roles across different languages.
Also see: Ranveer Singh Unleashes Wrath In Dhurandhar First Look: 'Bigaadne Ka Waqt Aa Gaya Hai'
The Big Leap: Her First Adult Lead Role
Now 19, Sara is making headlines once again—this time for her reported role opposite Ranveer Singh in Dhurandhar, an action-spy film directed by Aditya Dhar. This will be her first major role as a leading lady in a Bollywood blockbuster, marking a significant leap from child actor to mainstream heroine. The film, expected to release in 2025, could be a game-changer for her career.
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