Happy Birthday Roshni Walia: Lesser-known facts about the Son of Sardaar 2 actress
Roshni has been a part of the entertainment industry since she was 7 years old. She made her TV debut with Main Lakshmi Tere Aangan Ki on Life OK. In 2013, Walia played Maitri in the horror TV show Khauff Begins. Now, as a 24-year-old, she has marked her debut in Bollywood with Son of Sardaar 2. Roshni celebrates her birthday today, and here's everything to know about her professional and personal life.
Early life Actress Roshni Walia was born on September 20, 2001 in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. Her parents got divorced, and her mother, Sweety Walia, raised Roshni and her older sister, Noor, alone in Mumbai.
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Family life Her family moved to Mumbai against all odds. Roshni has publicly praised her mother for her resilience, noting that her mother moved to Mumbai with two children despite facing skepticism from others.
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Career Roshni earned her first paycheck at age seven. Roshni's career began when she was just a child, and her first salary was Rs 7,000 for acting in a commercial.
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Audition Her acting journey began with a family vacation. She gave her first audition while on a family trip to an agency called Masti. She nailed her audition despite feeling intimidated by the other experienced child actors there.
TV and movie debut Roshni made her television debut in 2012 with Life OK series Main Lakshmi Tere Aangan Ki. She played the role of Jiyana. In the same year, she appeared in the film My Friend Ganesha 4 as Lucky. She later rose to fame with Balika Vadhu as Ganga.
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Dealing with work pressure Recalling her time on the set of Maharana Pratap, Roshni described a disciplined atmosphere where she and other child actors sometimes fainted due to work pressure. She has since reflected that this experience prepared her for the industry's realities.
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Disciplined life She considers the set of Maharana Pratap her school. She learned much from her time portraying young Maharani Ajabde Punwar in the show and also mentioned in her earlier interview with the Times of India that the serial’s set was her school, where the producer was her principal and the director was her teacher.
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Awards and recognition She was nominated for a major television award as a child. Her role in Bharat Ka Veer Putra – Maharana Pratap earned her a nomination for Best Child Actor (Female) at a popular award function.
Role as an influencer She has a significant following as a social media influencer. In addition to acting, Roshni has a prominent online presence with millions of followers on Instagram.
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Personal insight She has a mature view on romantic heartbreak. Despite growing up in the public eye, Roshni has stated that she has not experienced the typical teenage version of romantic heartbreak. She has emphasised the importance of respect and self-awareness in relationships.
