Sanya Malhotra's debut film Dangal not only set a new benchmark at the domestic box office but had also minted huge moolah on the foreign shores too, making Indian cinema proud at the global level.

Unlike other aspiring debutants, Sanya Malhotra (who turns a year older on Tuesday) decided to take the road less travelled by opting for a challenging subject like Aamir Khan-starrer Dangal and needless to say, her gamble did pay off and how! Sanya's tomboyish look in the movie not just surprised film buffs but also grabbed a lot of attention and appreciation.