As the year 2023 draws to a close, Bollywood actress Sanjana Sanghi finds herself in an exuberant mood, celebrating the success of her recent performances. Sanghi, who began her cinematic journey with a poignant role in “Rockstar,” has continued to captivate audiences with her compelling on-screen presence. Most recently, her portrayal of Manjari in “Dhak Dhak” and Sakshi in “Kadak Singh” has won her widespread acclaim, culminating in her penning a poignant note of thanks on Instagram, which has since resonated with fans and followers alike.
The actress, whose heartfelt post included an evocative photograph set against the poster of “Kadak Singh,” detailed a nostalgic account of her dreams and aspirations since her arrival in Mumbai in 2018. With exhilaration in her words, she reflected on how she would pass by a specific billboard in Juhu each day, harboring aspirations that she harbored too closely to her chest, too fearful even to acknowledge them to herself. The sight of her latest film on that same billboard filled her with elation and pride—an affirmation of her dreams and hard work.
In her post, she wrote, “Circa 2018. When I first moved to Mumbai to pursue acting full time after graduating from LSR College in New Delhi, this specific billboard in Juhu was one I’d cross every day with the Mumbai breeze rustling against the auto-rickshaw. I’d always be looking up at it, with a glee of hope and dreams in my heart that I was mostly too scared to even acknowledge to myself. As I drove past that very billboard last night, seeing Kadak Singh up there made my heart shine & smile. Smile with joy as an ode to the power of believing. To dreaming. To learning. To be hardworking. To be non-fearing. 2024, I’m so excited about you being a wholesome melting pot of all these beautiful feelings and more. #HeadDownEyesForward”
“Kadak Singh,” directed by acclaimed filmmaker Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury, chronicles the perplexing journey of AK Shrivastav, portrayed by the versatile Pankaj Tripathi, who suffers from retrograde amnesia. The film’s narrative weaves through a labyrinth of his fragmented memories, with Shrivastav striving to solve the puzzle of his past while attempting to expose a significant financial crime. Sanjana Sanghi shares screen space with an illustrious cast, including Jaya Ahsan, Parvathy Thiruvothu, Dilip Shankar, Paresh Pahuja, and Varun Buddhadev. The gripping drama made its debut on the streaming platform ZEE5 on December 8, 2023.
While the anticipation builds for Sanghi’s return as Manjari in the sequel to “Dhak Dhak,” her fans are equally excited to witness her future endeavors on the big screen. “Dhak Dhak,” which arrived on Netflix on October 13, 2023, chronicles an empowering journey of self-discovery for four women, played by Ratna Pathak Shah, Dia Mirza, Fatima Sana Shaikh, and Sanghi, who undertake a bicycle trip with life-changing implications.
Closing out a year that has seen her reach new professional heights, Sanjana Sanghi looks forward to stepping into 2024 with new goals, aspirations, and a sense of gratitude. She continues to connect with her audience, not just through her cinematic roles but also through her transparent and heartfelt communication off-camera—a true testament to her journey and growth as an artist. The affections she’s garnered for her role of Sakshi in “Kadak Singh” affirm her place in the hearts of cinema lovers and mark yet another chapter in Sanjana Sanghi’s burgeoning career. Indeed, this is an actress whose story, like the billboard in Juhu, reflects the promise of being an inspirational icon for many more dreamers.
