How Sanya Malhotra danced her way into Bollywood…

Jan 12, 2019 10:35 PM IST

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“I can totally do splits in this,” declares Sanya Malhotra, 26, as she picks out a dress for her dance-fashion shoot with HT Brunch.

Actor Sanya Malhotra is a trained ballet dancer (Stlyling by Devraj Das; make-up: Shailja Jaiswal; hair: Kanchan Zutshi; outfit, Hemant & Nandita; handcuff, Aqua Marine)(Photos shot exclusively for HT Brunch by Prabhat Shetty)

The young actor auditioned for Dance India Dance in 2013 (Jacket, Lulu & Sky; pants, Mad Glam; shoes, Aldo) (Prabhat Shetty)

“I’ve used dance as a form of expression all my life. I’ll probably be nervous talking to a group of people, but give me a huge audience when I’m on stage, and I’ll give my best performance!”

Within two months of starting ballet, Sanya found her pointe, a move that usually takes years to achieve (Top, Péro; pants, Farah Sanjana; earrings, Aqua Marine) (Prabhat Shetty)

While both acting and choreography are strong talents, Sanya doesn’t believe she can combine them (Dress, Dolly J; earrings, Mirakin) (Prabhat Shetty)

3 Things to keep in mind when learning a new dance form

Don’t worry about learning the steps on the first day

Understand the musicality first and listen to the music

Do proper warm-ups before dancing and cool downs post your class

For Delhi girl Sanya, acting is the priority (Cape and pants, Masaba; earrings; Aqua Marine) (Prabhat Shetty)

“I got into Ashley Lobo’s company to teach, but quit because I didn’t want to wear cut T-shirts and sports bras!”

Being Bollywood

Favourite Bollywood choreographer: Bosco Martis

One song you wish you’d choreographed: Muqabla

One song you grew up dancing to: Kajra Re

One actor you wish to dance with: Hrithik Roshan

One actor you wish to choreograph for: Shahid Kapoor

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