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Who is Sara Arjun? The Dhurandhar actress once played young Aishwarya Rai in Mani Ratnam’s Ponniyin Selvan

Sara Arjun, the 20-year-old rising star, caught everyone’s eye in the Dhurandhar trailer, starring opposite Ranveer Singh. Born in Mumbai, she has been in front of the camera since early childhood, featuring in popular TV adverts for brands like Maggi and McDonald’s.

November 18, 2025 / 16:17 IST
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Who is Sara Arjun?
Who is Sara Arjun?

When the trailer for Dhurandhar dropped earlier today (November 18), it wasn’t just Ranveer Singh’s fiery return to action that grabbed attention.

It was also the presence of a much younger face, Sara Arjun, the 20-year-old actress who plays the female lead opposite the Bollywood powerhouse.

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Born on 18 June 2005 in Mumbai, Sara has practically grown up in front of the camera. Before she could even form full sentences, she was already starring in TV adverts for household names such as Maggi, McDonald’s, and other major brands.

By the age of five, she had appeared in over a hundred commercials — her expressive eyes and endearing smile making her one of the most recognisable child faces on Indian television.