Banita Sandhu: 'Bridgerton' will open different avenues for me in Bollywood

In a recent interview with Hindustan Times, Banita Sandhu shared her thoughts on her international debut in the highly popular series.

Banita Sandhu, known for her role in the film 'October', has recently become the talk of the town after her appearance in Netflix’s 'Bridgerton' Season 3. Playing the role of Miss Malhotra, Sandhu has brought a fresh dynamic to the show, intriguing both eligible bachelors and viewers alike. Her presence in the season has garnered significant attention and sparked conversations among netizens.

In a recent interview with Hindustan Times, Banita Sandhu shared her thoughts on her international debut in the highly popular series. She expressed that this opportunity is a stepping stone not just for more international roles but also for her career in Bollywood.

Sandhu elaborated, “Of course, it will open different avenues for me in Bollywood. In India, I haven’t had that glamorous role yet. I have had great opportunities in India irrespective of what I do in the West.” She emphasiSed her pride in her work in Indian cinema, particularly her performance in 'October'. She hopes that her work in India will pave the way for more opportunities in Western cinema, saying, “The West is finally opening the eyes to international cinema. My work in India should open to opportunities in the West too.”

Banita is not content with sticking to one genre or type of role. She expressed a keen interest in exploring the comedic space, inspired by her admiration for the film 'Crew', which stars Kareena Kapoor Khan, Kriti Sanon, and Tabu. Many have told her that she possesses a natural comedic presence, and she is eager to bring that to the screen. She shared, “I recently watched 'Crew' and I loved it, so I think something of that sort would be really cool to do for me next.”

'Bridgerton' Season 3 focuses on the evolving love story between Penelope Featherington (played by Nicola Coughlan) and Colin Bridgerton (played by Luke Newton). The season explores their journey from friends to lovers over the course of eight episodes. Currently, the first four episodes are available for streaming on Netflix, with t2he second part set to release on June 13, 2024.