Sanya Malhotra says Kathal is not far away from the reality and absurdity of contemporary news

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By Bollyy
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Sanya Malhotra’s latest movie, Kathal, co-produced by Guneet Monga Kapoor’s Sikhya Entertainment and Ekta Kapoor’s Balaji Telefilms, is one of the very few movies with an intentionally absurd storyline. It is a satirical comedy about a local politician whose prized jackfruits go missing and a young police officer who is adamant to solve this bizarre case to prove herself. The story is inspired by similar real-life incidents that have happened in the past, like an official almost draining an entire dam to retrieve a phone accidentally dropped by the owner while trying to take a selfie, or an IAS Officer that cut practice sessions at a Delhi stadium short so that he could walk his dog. As absurd as the story might sound to many, the cast and crew vouch that Kathal is not very far from reality.

Sanya Malhotra says, "I’ve been overwhelmed with the love and response to ‘Kathal’. Every day on social media I’m tagged for such bizarre stories happening around us. This is such a fitting social commentary and it’s fascinating to see our fiction being reflected so relevantly in times now. It’s so absurd, and every time someone says, ‘This should have been a movie’, now it is! Kathal is on Netflix. Made by some really special people."

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Director Yashowardhan Mishra says, "Kathal is a colourful bouquet of the bizarre that we see all around us nowadays. We wanted to make a sharp Social Satire which gently nudges the audiences towards critical thinking about the world we live in. It’s been really rewarding seeing the response and love for this quirky film of ours, and it’s been an honour being able to tell this peculiar story based on true-ish events alongside Sikhya Entertainment, Balaji Telefilms and a stellar cast including Sanya Malhotra, Anant V Joshi, Rajpal Yadav, Raghubir Yadav, Vijay Raaz and more."

Producer Guneet Monga Kapoor said, "When Yashowardhan Mishra and Ashok Mishra approached us with the idea of ‘Kathal’, Achin and I instantly knew this was a project Sikhya Entertainment could voice and lead. We made ‘Kathal’ with the hope of speaking about the absurdity of our reality, and with the headlines we're seeing now, it’s all the more validating that sometimes reality is stranger than fiction."
The movie also stars Anant V Joshi, Vijay Raaz, Rajpal Yadav, Raghubir Yadav, Brijendra Kala, and Neha Saraf, in prominent roles. Sanya plays the role of Inspector Mahima Basor, who is assigned the task of finding the culprit of the stolen jackfruits. Kathal - A Jackfruit Mystery is now streaming on Netflix.

Sanya Malhotra has become one of the most promising young actresses of Bollywood with a bright future ahead of her. She has gained a huge number of fans due to her acting skills, dancing and charming personality, making her a beloved star in the industry. Sanya Malhotra is a well-known Bollywood actress and dancer as well as a very confident person who has charmed the audience with her acting skills and charming expressions. Born in Delhi on February 25, 1992, Sanya Malhotra studied at Delhi's Gargi College and then moved to Mumbai to pursue a career in acting.

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Her journey in Bollywood started with the film Dangal, in which he played the role of a wrestler. Her performance was widely appreciated, and she received a lot of praise from critics and audiences alike. This debut performance earned her several awards including Best Female Debut at the Filmfare Awards.

After the success of Dangal, Sanya Malhotra worked in films like Badhaai Ho, Pataakha, Ludo, Paglat, Meenakshi Sundareshwar, Love Hostel, and Shakuntala Devi. Her versatility as an actress is well known, and she has proved that she can pull off any role with ease. In Badhaai Ho, she played a modern young woman battling societal pressures and family expectations. In Pataakha, she played the character of a feisty girl who is always ready for a fight.

Apart from acting, Sanya Malhotra is a trained dancer, and has showcased her skills in several songs in her films. Her dance moves are elegant and graceful, and she always leaves the audience spellbound with her performances. After Kathal, her upcoming films are 'Jawaan' opposite Shahrukh Khan and 'Sam Bahadur' opposite Vicky Kaushal.

The film also stars Ananth V Joshi, Vijay Raaz, Rajpal Yadav, Raghubir Yadav, Brijendra Kala and Neha Saraf in key roles. Sanya plays the role of Inspector Mahima Basor, who is assigned the task of finding the culprit of the stolen jackfruit. Kathal - A Jackfruit Mystery is now streaming on Netflix.

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