At the NDTV Yuva Conclave session titled 'Aaj Ka Yuva Sitara', actress Sanya Malhotra reflected on her ten-year journey in the Indian film industry, which began with her debut in the 2016 blockbuster 'Dangal'. She expressed her desire to avoid being pigeonholed in her roles, stating, 'I don’t want to restrict myself or be in a box.' Malhotra highlighted her recent collaboration with singer Diljit Dosanjh on the music video 'Charmer', which is part of his 2025 album 'Aura'. She shared her excitement about working with him, noting her admiration for his music and the joy of dancing in the video. Additionally, she credited her co-star Geetanjali Kulkarni for teaching her the significance of backstory in acting, which she now incorporates into her character development. Malhotra also spoke about her film 'Mrs', which she believes has inspired many women, stating, 'It moves me whenever I meet a woman and she tells me that this is my story.' Proud of her past self, she expressed no desire to advise her younger self from 2016, affirming, 'You’ve come a really long way.'